Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:44

We talk a lot in our churches about “saving grace” but very little about God’s “common grace.” But as you’ll see in this 5-day series, the doctrine of common grace is supremely relevant to the work you do Monday through Friday!

In recent years, partisan politics have divided churches and friends and families like never before. This division suggests that as Christians, our allegiance to the state is sometimes, in practice, stronger than our allegiance to Christ. This week’s devotional brings us back to what it looks like to live out the beautiful, subversive, upside-down “politics” of the Gospel.

Explore the transformative power of God's love through these devotionals. Learn about loving your enemies, the unbreakable bond of God's love, and the command to love one another. Each devotional, grounded in Scripture, guides you to a deeper understanding and practical application of Christ-like love in everyday life

Reading Red: The Gospel According to Jesus is a generational gift to the Body of Christ with an aim to return the Church back to the actual teachings of Jesus Himself. As we revisit the gospel, according to Jesus, we’ll be better suited to re-present Him more accurately to the current generation. This plan is based on "Reading Red," a book and workbook by Shawn Echols.

Perhaps the most famous speech ever given, this relatively small collection has shaped the lives of billions, and in many ways created the world we see around us today. Together we'll look at how Jesus' Sermon can be used as a blueprint for us to live our lives to its absolute fullest.

The Bible has a lot to say about litigation. Believers and unbelievers alike often end up in court, seeking money and justice. But the Bible encourages gentleness when settling our differences. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on litigation, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER and Kingdom Story Company have created this reading plan to help individuals and groups explore the biblical themes of compassion, community, and Christmas in the new film from the creators of Jesus Revolution. In this five-day Bible reading plan, you’ll see clips from THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, a video from Dallas Jenkins, and find reflection questions to help you study what the Bible says about the role of the church.

In this 3-part series, we uncover the three key guidewords to help you live your faith as a Kingdom Builder. Using our second guideword, “BLESS,” we uncover biblical principles behind each letter “B-L-E-S-S” to show the actions you can take to help build God’s Kingdom here on earth today. Transforming your faith into action as a Kingdom Builder has never been so clear and easy to do – at work, at home, or just around town.

Mercy Culture Church exists to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. Each year we pray and ask God for His heart and His mind over that next year. This year, we heard the Lord say 2025 will be a year of Radical Love! Join us over the next 5 days to learn what it means to radically love God with everything you have.

Forgiveness is not easy, and many of us struggle with it. How do we get better at forgiving? This plan unpacks Jesus' most famous teaching on forgiveness and four key attitudes He builds in us as we accept His forgiveness ourselves. If you're not good at forgiveness, this is the plan for you!