Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 3:14

In this 7-day devotional, we will explore some of the most important ways for fathers to mentor their children on the path of life, pointing them toward Jesus and strengthening them into mature and godly adults. Written by Kirk Giles of Forward Church in Cambridge, ON.

Water Baptism is a significant step in the Christian life, symbolizing our identification with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection. Over seven days, we will explore key questions about water baptism, guiding you toward a deeper understanding of its meaning and importance as a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ.

Within our deep longing for joy lies an invitation to discover the goodness and beauty woven throughout life. In this reading plan, Alastair Sterne explores how this yearning awakens us to the wonder that surrounds us in both ordinary and sacred moments. Learn to live closer to the threshold of joy by embracing a life shaped by God’s joy, where his beauty and goodness are always within reach.

God’s Spirit dwells within you—filling you with His power to live out God’s purpose! He is like the very breath of life in your lungs, leading you to live a fruitful life. Join Andrew and Wendy for this 7-day series and begin to experience a thriving life with the Holy Spirit.

Baptism is not just a one-time event but a way of life. This six-day plan invites you to see baptism as an ongoing story of God’s presence—God entering our chaos to create something new. Baptism is not the end, but the beginning: a call to live with intention, love deeply, restore what is broken, and build communities shaped by God’s Kingdom. To be baptized is to live immersed in Christ, in community, and in the world every day.

This is a plan to read if you’re thinking about being baptized. Baptism is an incredible step to take in following Christ and a powerful way God will work in you. This 8-day plan will walk you through what the Bible says about baptism, challenge some misconceptions, walk you through some differences that churches have, and help you prepare for this amazing step of faith.

This plan was inspired by a song entitled ‘The Dove’. It considers Scriptures from across the Bible, touching on Eden, Noah, Jesus and Pentecost. As we spend some days together considering the dove thematically, this plan gives some theology around the Trinity, especially considering the Creative work of the Holy Spirit, and wrestles with themes of Judgement, New Creation, sin, and grace. As we consider Pentecost, this plan gives a more robust understanding around the power and wonder of the creative work of the Spirit. If you're up for some meat, let's go.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

As a new believer in Jesus, you’ve been told you should start reading the Bible, but where do you start? This 10-Day plan was designed with you in mind. Based on the Gospel of John, it will help you understand ten essential truths every believer should know, challenge you to apply them to your life, and help you develop a Bible-reading habit.

This study invites you to prepare your heart for the long-awaited Savior. During the season of Advent, which means “arrival,” we prepare for the birth of Christ and acknowledge His fulfillment of God’s promises. In this devotion, you’ll explore ten prophecies that foretold Jesus’ birth, each one providing a glimpse of God’s master plan in action. Each prophecy highlights God’s faithful character and reminds us that His plans for us are always full of hope. We hope these reflections help you reconnect with the wonder of Jesus, “God with us,” Emmanuel.

Jesus begins his earthly ministry when he is about thirty years old (Luke 3:23). We call this phase “Ministry Foundations.” It lasts about a year and a half. During this time, Jesus will issue two calls. To unbelievers, he says, “Come and see.” To believers, he says, “Follow me” (John 1:39-40).

God's love plays a major role in the history of humanity as a whole and in the life of believers individually. Without His love, the world would look very different. Your life would also look very different. This reading plan shows you various aspects of the transforming power of God's love.

Child Dedication is a sacred moment where parents acknowledge that children belong to God and are entrusted to their care. It’s not baptism or salvation, but a commitment to raise children in the love and truth of Jesus. As you journey through this plan, may you seek God’s wisdom, strength, and guidance for your child’s life, trusting His plans and walking in His grace as you lead your family to know and follow Him each day.

In this devotional we will be walking through the Gospels to see the humanity of Jesus, the heart of Christ, and the weight of His love on the way to the cross.

Explore the character trait of integrity using examples of women in the Bible. Integrity means living a life that reflects Godliness in private and public for God's glory. This study will examine ten traits that build a life of integrity. This study was written by Alexandria McCraney who lives in Arkansas with her husband and three kids and serves with FCA at the University of Arkansas.

A meditation to help you with the issues you may face at work including dealing with stress, coping with failure, identity, and understanding ambition. No matter your position, or the unique challenges of your workplace, God is interested in what you do and how you do it. Be inspired to transform your workstation into your worship station, to draw nearer to God as you work and live each day with purpose.

You receive new life when you decide to say ‘yes’ to Jesus. This marks the beginning of a relationship with God and becoming a part of His family, the church. To help you understand more about your new life in Jesus, we’ve put together this introductory 12 Day Reading Plan. Look up each of the scriptures and read the notes. Then ask yourself the questions outlined in the plan.

This plan is a guide to discover God’s story as it unfolds in the Bible - from Genesis through Revelation. Over 12 days, each devotional will introduce one part of that story. Each will list the Scripture passages covering that period, and dates, highlight its main points and briefly summarize the part it plays within the context of God’s redemptive plan. The Bible reading each day should take about 30 minutes.

When we confess Jesus as Lord, our lives are changed forever — but how do we sustain our faith? From the early Church onward, believers have always held to vital spiritual practices and essential truths. In this study, you’ll follow 13 key Bible passages that offer a primer on life as a follower of Jesus. Discover the bedrock of the Christian faith in the teachings of Christ and the first apostles.

Some people discover great spiritual truths accidentally and some people spend a lifetime searching for them. Perhaps you stumbled across someone or something that piqued your interest in exploring spirituality. Or maybe you’ve been searching for a long time for something that is truly life-changing. This reading plan is a simple invitation to consider the life Jesus wants to offer you.

This reading plan explores the first Gospel. This Gospel explains that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.

This plan will guide young readers through the Bible daily. New understanding will be revealed through the concise and child-friendly devotional. Children will understand that every part of the Bible is meaningful and relevant to their lives. Ultimately, this devotional will guide them to live daily in God's way.

In Revelation, we see Jesus as the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” and the “Lamb who was slain.” So much of God’s kingdom embodies paradox; even Jesus Himself was sovereign AND He submitted to authority. He’s the beginning AND the end. He isn’t relegated to one or the other. Join us for this 14-day study as we learn about how God’s kingdom and character may surprise us.

Each day of this very personal Bible plan brings you once again to the altar in your soul—just you and Jesus. Over the course of fourteen days you will have God-opportunities to redirect your life, cast your burdens on the One who cares for you, and be filled anew—a different experience each day. Come be gloriously changed, receive peace, and walk free!

In this Plan, we are going to grow closer to Jesus by exploring what it looks like to internalize truth. We’ll let God’s Word transform us from the inside out, because there’s no better place to start than with the core of who we are.