Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:16

The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. This is a one week reading plan taken from the One Year Pray for the Family Bible.

In this devotional, we will look at Jesus' most famous sermon: The Sermon on the Mount! We will see what Jesus has to say about: - Living life as a Christian - Reaching others for Jesus - Calling to higher standards and convictions - Prayer & Fasting - Anxiety & trust in God - Faith - And more!

With the rise in popularity of intermittent fasting, has the practice of fasting essentially become a worldly endeavor focused on improved health? In an attempt to answer this question, we will look closer at what Scripture has to say about fasting, what circumstances led God's people into a time of fasting, and what these examples might mean for you and me today in our pursuit of becoming more like Jesus.

Matthew’s Gospel is structured around five discourses, the first being the Sermon on the Mount. More than ethical instruction, the Sermon on the Mount invites us into a new way of being human. This new way of life represents a reversal of typical societal values, encouraging humans to live at the overlap of heaven and earth, organizing their lives around trust in God’s authority and service for the vulnerable.

Lots of people don't eat or give up something and call it a fast. The Bible offers insight into why Christians should fast and how. This seven-day devotional is designed to give you insight into fasting, whether you're fasting as you read it or interested in expanding your understanding of The New Fast.

Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual disciplines. Even though the Bible regularly mentions this practice, many never even consider it. In this reading plan, you will look at biblical examples to discover several ways that fasting can be a powerful discipline in the Christian life. By the end of the week, you will know how and why to fast, even if you don’t have any experience.

In this devotional for men, we will look at how to find God's will, undo some of the myths and misconceptions about discernment, and learn how to lean into Him and His plan for us—written by Dean Brenton of Impactus.

There is only one way to God and it's through Jesus, but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. One way you can connect with God is through fasting. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that calls us to deny the desires of our flesh and fill ourselves up with God, His Word, and His presence. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that you would walk away understanding the importance of fasting and be equipped with the tools to connect with God through fasting.

The Spiritual Disciplines are one of the greatest paths to Christlikeness that God has given us. In this 8 day devotional, our goal is to refocus our minds on the Spiritual Disciplines, ultimately reorienting our hearts toward our God.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount resounds in history as the most compact teaching, full of wisdom and truth for our daily lives. Christ’s teachings aren’t just practical; they’re a radical call to love others and follow him. Far from pithy advice, Jesus’ sermon represents a heavy demand for those who want to become his disciple. Sit at the feet of Jesus with this companion to the Sermon on the Mount.