Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:16

Life is full of battles, but God has called you to prevail. This 6-day plan, grounded in Matthew 16:16–19, will guide you through the keys God has given His children to walk in victory. To “prevail” means to prove more powerful than opposing forces, to triumph, and to overcome. Jesus declared that the gates of hell will not prevail against His church. That promise is for you too. Our prayer is that as you journey through this plan, the Holy Spirit will reveal truth, strengthen you, and empower you to live The Prevailing Life.

Purpose isn’t something you rush into—it’s something God grows in you. Purpose in Progress is a 6-day journey to help you rediscover identity, obedience, and becoming. Through Scripture and Peter’s story, you’ll see how God reveals purpose over time, even through failure. Stay close to Jesus, walk in obedience, and trust God to lead you from glory to glory.

One man’s life changed the course of history for billions across the globe. Who is this man and what difference does it make? This seven-day devotional explores the life of Jesus Christ and explains why understanding his identity is central to understanding yours. This discipleship tool will enable you to better understand and articulate your faith in Jesus and equip you to walk non-believers through a clear gospel message. 

Is there anything sacred about the place we worship? Is the church really God's House? What is my part in the church? These and many more questions are answered in this study of God's House from the pages of Scripture. Not only are we called to gather in God's House, but we are also called to help build it.

Most people don't even realize what an influence the Bible had on art. This plan shows some well known pictures and their connection to the Bible.

Much of the New Testament was written so that we might know Jesus Christ, the salvation He secured through His death on the cross, and the promise of His resurrection. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he reflects on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, the gift of eternal life secured on your behalf, and the depth of the Father’s great love.

In today’s fast-paced, unstable, constantly-changing world it’s easy to feel like things are spinning out of control and nothing ever stays the same. But in the midst of life’s chaos, there is one thing that never changes, and that is God’s love for you and His covenant with you. These seven devotionals can help establish you on the Rock and give you a firm foundation of peace in Christ.

This devotional was created by the Shofar Stellenbosch team to help the students and families to remain in the Word of God during the holiday season. This 7-day devotional, "Who is Jesus?" focuses on the very question of who Jesus is and help us get to know Him through Scripture even better.

If Jesus existed, how did His influence and followers impact the world? And does His existence invite a personal response? A respected journalist set out to find answers—not from opinion but from history itself. The evidence led to an unexpected conclusion—one that answers questions of our purpose and significance. Together, we are introduced to an investigative reporter’s objective inquiry for truth that led to a transformational life decision.

We are creatures of habit, and our habits are powerful forces. Habits like confessing, praying, studying the Word of God, and fasting are not just items on a checklist. These habits have the power to change us. In this seven-day reading plan come explore the habit of confession and celebrate the hope that it can bring to our lives!