Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 1:18

Do life’s greatest joys take root in great pleasures, or is there something deeper going on? In this compelling 7-day plan, discover a surprising truth within the Christmas story. Emmanuel, God with us, enables true joy to grow in the soil of our pain.

Stevie Wonder wrote a popular song for Christmas called "That’s What Christmas Means to Me.” In it, he talks about all these things (and more!) that represent Christmas to him. What about you? Have you ever asked yourself what Christmas means to YOU? The world will tell us all sorts of things about Christmas but what do WE believe about Christmas?

Be blessed through the Gospel of Matthew and seven insightful devotionals inspired by it. Each day offers a unique perspective on key passages, guiding you to delve deeper into the profound teachings found within Matthew's Gospel. From the revelation of Jesus as Savior to His compassionate ministry and the promise of His kingdom, these devotionals invite reflection, contemplation, and a deeper understanding of the profound message of hope and salvation.

Do you struggle with fear? We all do! God wants us to live in freedom from fear! Are you ready to live a life free from fear today?

Welcome to this seven-day Christmas devotional, a journey through the story of Jesus' birth that invites you to reflect on the incredible gift God gave to the world. Each day, you'll delve into a different part of the Christmas narrative, exploring the significance of these events through Scripture, engaging activities, and thoughtful discussions. As we remember the birth of our Savior, may this devotional inspire you to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Miracles invites you to experience the true miracle of Christmas through daily reflections. Each devotion focuses on the themes of faith, obedience, and worship, encouraging you to embrace God's miraculous plan for your life. From celebrating God's invitation to the shepherds, to Mary's courageous "yes," and the wise men's devotion, this series will remind you that YOU are a miracle, called to participate in God's divine story.

In a world that often feels cold, chaotic, and distant, this study brings us back to what our hearts long for most—a Savior who draws near. From the cradle to the cross to the promise of His return, Jesus has always come close. Not to condemn but to rescue. Not to remain distant but to dwell with us. In this Bible study, you’ll journey through key passages of Scripture that reveal the nearness of Christ at His birth, in His mission to save sinners, through His sacrifice on the cross, and in the hope of His glorious return.

Lighting an Advent candle is a beautiful tradition: an act of faith declaring that darkness doesn’t win because the Light of Christ overcomes it. This Plan will help your family to gather and reflect on the hope, peace, love, joy and wonder Jesus brings to our hearts. Drawn from Gather for Advent, the new Advent book of poems and stories by Andrew Kooman, the plan will bring hope to your heart and home as you prepare for Christmas.

Christmas is more than just a story about a child born in a manger. It’s also a story about a man who, in silence, trusted God even though everything around him was screaming that it was impossible. Joseph, a simple carpenter from Nazareth, became a man to whom God entrusted the most precious – His Son.

This week, men will spend time reading the accounts of the Nativity in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. But we don't want to read them thinking we already know the story. We want to explore them as we let our hearts sit in the chaos of the story with Joseph and Mary, and see how God wants men to trust that He has everything under control. Written by Brad Klassen.