Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 9:13

In this three-day Bible reading plan based on Luke chapter 15, pastor Mondy Cano shows us how the relentless love of God goes out for the obvious sinner, as for the well behaved. It is a moment in history when Jesus uses three stories of lost things and people, to forever redefine us, God, sin, and salvation. We will discover the sweet surprise that God is beyond our human expectations.

Matthew, the former tax collector turned devoted disciple, and James the Less, the brother of Matthew, are both chosen as apostles by Jesus Christ. Matthew's story reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of Christ's transformative grace. His swift response to Jesus' call is an inspiration for us to follow Christ immediately when He calls us to a higher purpose.

Many people are smiling, but hurting inside. I have discovered that God is doing something in everyone's life, and he's doing something in mine too! I'm loving/praying for strangers like never before. And they are grateful. These personal stories in my life are to help you help others move one step closer to God.

The late Brennan Manning wrote his classic The Ragamuffin Gospel for the “bedraggled, beat-up, and burnt-out,” for “anyone who has grown weary and discouraged along the Way.” If that includes you, take a journey toward the grace-filled life with these five daily devotionals.

Pastor and writer Rich Wilkerson Jr. shines a spotlight on every Christian’s calling to reach the world, seek the lost, and save sinners with Jesus’ scandalous message of the gospel of grace. The Bible calls Jesus a friend of sinners. What does that mean? In  Friend of Sinners , Rich Wilkerson Jr. shows readers the profound implications of the reality that Jesus calls us friends not because of who we are or what we have done, but because of who he is. While he was on earth, he knew that people needed to belong before they would want to behave. He understood that the power within him was greater than the darkness around him, so he loved fearlessly.

A 5-Day Plan to Choose Love Over Fear at Halloween. Though this is a Halloween plan, this devotional can be used any time of year when you need encouragement to love those outside of your door

From biblical to medieval times, the sword was an offensive weapon with the shield used for defense. As modern metaphors for Christian men, the sword represents spiritual growth—transformation into Christ’s image—and the shield, moral protection—stopping the Enemy’s attacks. Derived from The Sword & Shield Men’s Devotional, iDisciple Publishing’s latest release from author Robert Noland, this 5-day study challenges and inspires men to be intentional in their faith.

From a tax collector to a physician, the four Gospel writers enrich our understanding of our Messiah. In this Abide guide we meditate on the life of Jesus and his ministry and teachings.

This five-day journey through scripture outlines our responsibility as believers in bringing about justice and racial reconciliation.

Watch this video devotional to see how you can be a good neighbor to others the way God called you to be, despite the unrest and uncertainty in our world.