Matthew

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by showing what it means to be blessed in the kingdom of God.  In this 9-day devotional from Skye Jethani, he looks with fresh eyes and illustrations to understand what it would mean if we took Jesus' words seriously.  This plan is based on Skye's new book "What if Jesus Was Serious?"

Who Is Really Blessed? A 9-Day Devotional from Skye Jethani

Who gets blessed in God’s upside-down Kingdom? Pray through the beatitudes, Jesus’ transformative teaching about God’s goodness for the most unexpected people, and reflect on how you can live in a radically different way.

The Blessing: Living the Beatitudes Today

Let's embark on a weeklong journey through the Lord’s Prayer with this reflective reading plan. Each day, we'll delve into the words taught by Jesus, exploring their profound implications for our daily walk with God. You'll be invited to deepen your communion with the Father, understand His Kingdom purposes, and embrace the spiritual discipline of prayer in a manner that aligns with the word.

The Lord's Prayer

Matthew is all about Jesus! This 22-day plan will walk you through the book of Matthew by reading only 1-2 chapters a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

Jesus In All Of Matthew - A Video Devotional

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to being Disciple Makers.  This is the 6th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes the three disciplines of His Kingdom rules.  The three disciplines of Giving, Praying and Fasting are laid out for us.  We also begin the “Do’s and Don’ts” of Kingdom living. 

Disciplines Of The Kingdom - Disciple Makers Series #6

Jesus came to set up a kingdom that never ends, and it will be like no other empire or movement the world has ever seen. But that’s because it will be led by someone who has no equal. Matthew introduces us to Jesus, and we will be as shocked as Matthew was when Jesus invited him, “come, follow me”.

Matthew Explained Part 1 | Jesus Begins

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 15 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus finishes the section on the parables—lots of key Kingdom truths. Then we see Jesus' response to being misunderstood and to having spiritual strength in such times. 

Kingdom Strengths—Disciple Makers Series #15

Discover the profound connection between the Last Supper and Galilean wedding customs as it deepens our understanding of Jesus' Final Meal and its significance for Communion today. The Last Supper is rich with meaning when viewed through the lens of Galilean wedding traditions. Jesus was not just sharing a meal; He was setting up a new, lasting relationship with His followers, preparing a place for them, and pointing towards a future celebration. Understanding these connections helps us appreciate Communion as a representation of this deep, joyful, and eternal covenant with Christ.

Understanding the Last Supper: The Connection Between Galilean Weddings and the Role of Communion

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. December focuses on Matthew. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.  