Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 25:36

The Bible has a lot to say about the poor. In fact, Jesus has clear instructions for Christians as He reminds us that the poor will always be among us. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on the poor, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on John 13 and Jesus's prediction of Judas's betrayal, Peter's denial, and Jesus's new commandment to his disciples. It is part of an ongoing series through John.

When you serve more, you take less. When you give more, you need less. When you thank more, you want less. When there’s more of God, you’re selfless. If you’re ready for more of God, start this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Selfless. 

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 24 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus closes out His discussion on what will He is looking for when He returns. He looks for wise and faithful, listening, gracious followers. Will that be us?

In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus identifies with those who are hungry, thirsty, in need of clothing and shelter, sick or in prison. During this reading plan, you’re invited to do the same. Each day, there is a challenge and a devotional designed to cultivate empathy. Empathy is not about pity or guilt. It’s about seeing life from another’s perspective to build connection and be moved to action.

There’s someone strong, wild, and full of courage inside ready to get up and fight for what matters. This Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, The Warrior, will call you to find purpose, defy hesitation, heal from wounds, fight addiction, and rise up a champion.

In recent years, the number of refugees around the world has risen to 25.9 million and continues to grow daily. This is a daunting number representing millions of souls looking for respite and relief from situations many of us can hardly imagine. Among these refugees, many have never had the opportunity to hear the gospel. How do we, as Christians, respond to this global crisis?

Throughout the Bible—in both the Old Testament and the New—we can see that God has a special place in His heart for orphans and vulnerable children. These short devotions will give you insights from Scripture, along with suggestions for prayer. Our hope is that this will serve as a helpful resource as you support the movement of seeing children in the care of safe, loving families.

Night is a special time of day. Not it's active part, but the time when we move from all our meetings, conversations, and business – to sleep. There were some special nights in the lives of Jesus' disciples. A few nights before Christ’s Resurrection. Let’s take a look at them.

Feeling like your life is stuck on autopilot? It’s time to recenter on the things that matter most. In this 6-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, True Virtue, we’ll discover how to move beyond empty virtue signaling into real living that honors God and inspires others.