Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 19:9

This 16-day devotional (with two catch-up days) was written for couples in ministry roles by couples in ministry roles. At Leading and Loving It, we believe that ministries will not be healthy unless marriages are healthy first. You and your spouse will discuss a variety of topics including communication, finances and sexual intimacy!

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Matthew’s Gospel opens the New Testament by brilliantly introducing the culmination of the entire Old Testament story. After thousands of years and dozens of generations, Jesus had come “to save his people from their sins” (Mathew 1:21). Matthew focuses on Jesus as King of Kings, who had come to reign on the throne of David forever.

Exploring Scripture can align ourselves with truth and help us grow in our relationship with God. The devotionals in this plan are not designed to unpack the meaning of passages for you, but to help guide exploring Scripture personally. We will be journeying through the Bible with Jesus by taking 30 days to follow this Scripture reading plan.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Wisdom.”

“The Sermon on the Mount” is the title often given to chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew. It is a summary of the teaching of Jesus. Although the other Gospels present some similar passages in other contexts, it is likely that Jesus actually delivered this speech on only one occasion, but then repeated the same concepts several times on other occasions as well. Matthew Henry, the great Bible commentator, says that the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount is “not to fill our heads with notions, but to guide and regulate our practice”.

NASB 2020 a faithful rendition in music. Instructions: If you go to the NASB 2020 translation and switch the audio narrator to Music Bible the entire Bible audio will switch to the Music Bible Audio. Experience the life, teachings, miracles, and love of Jesus in The Gospels in just 30 days through word-for-word Scripture songs. Each day, listen to passages from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that bring the story of Christ to life—brought to life through music. Whether you’re working, traveling, or resting, let the melodies help these powerful truths settle deeply in your heart.

Life rarely goes as planned. Between where you started and where you hoped to be, there's a messy middle - a season of waiting, struggle, and uncertainty. This 30-day plan invites you to meet Jesus in the middle by reading through all 4 Gospels. Discover what Jesus is like, how He meets you where you are, and how your messy middle might be exactly where God is working most powerfully.

Marriage is an amazing gift from God, but it is also hard. Many marriages struggle--partners either don’t know how to treat each other or they know and don't want to change. These devotions are for married people, for those who hope to be married, and for all of you who used to be married. Relisten to God's words about this sacred institution and rededicate your ways to be more like his ways.

There’s one Person you can count on in life.  Jesus is there for you in everything.  We want to belong, be loved and know we’re not alone in what we face.  The worst part of life isn’t having problems – it’s being alone in the problem.  You’re never alone.  Jesus is with you always.