This is 1 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. How does the journey start? It brings in the stories of many people – you might even see yourself in these people. Each played an important part in the birth of Jesus.

This is 2 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Hearing God speak or doing what God requires is more difficult that we realise – because life can be complicated. Watch how they people do it.

This is 3 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. We begin the ministry of Jesus and then we listen to Him explain the initial rules of the Kingdom of God.

This is 4 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus describes His Kingdom rules. Some we know well—and may have memorised a few. These Kingdom rules are wonderful, challenging, and at times impossible. Let them reveal God’s heart to us.

This is 5 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus describes His Kingdom rules. Jesus compares their understanding of Moses’ Law with true kingdom rules. Let them reveal God’s heart to us.

This is 6 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.

This is 7 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus talks about the “do’s and don’ts” of His kingdom. How to sum up the Kingdom: see others like God sees them, and treat them like God treats them.

This is 8 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. The final kingdom teaching spells out the dangers and pitfalls that we must avoid. We then start to see Kingdom living in action.

This is 9 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus has come to bring healing and freedom. He recites the Messianic promises – and then does them! Come watch a Man keep His promises.

This is 10 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus shows His disciples how to reach out to a broken world – their world. Then He sends them out to touch it with the Kingdom truths they have learned. 

This is 11 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus does not leave us unprepared as we release the Good News. He shows us how to release it and how to prepare for situations when we/the gospel are rejected.

This is 12 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus has a message for needy people—from John the Baptist, to people not aware of their needs and to hurting people. His message is “Come, I will give you rest."

This is 13 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus talks to the spiritual leaders of the day. He exposes their hypocrisy, their shallow faith, their words and their weak walk. Let’s model our walk after His.

This is 14 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus begins His teaching on the Kingdom of God through parables. These stories open our understanding to the Kingdom, our hearts and our world.

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.

This is 16 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. This portion talks about faith, and in many different ways. Watch how faith gets challenged, stretched, refined and exposed – then ask whether our faith matches theirs!

This is 17 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. There are many aspects to revelation. Here in this Bible plan we look at some of them. Sometimes they are simple. Other times they are profound and life-changing.

This is 18 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus now works through a series of issues over the next few chapters. This week Jesus comes down from the mount of Transfiguration – and faces many different issues.

This is 19 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus shows how we must forgive and God’s perspective on marriage and the family.

This is 20 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus prepares His disciples and followers for the challenges facing them in Jerusalem. It starts with the King cleaning His own house!

This is 21 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus comes into the Temple—and deals with challenges to His authority and attempts to trick Him into saying something wrong. They fail!

This is 22 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, on Day 2 of Holy Week, Jesus answers questions from the religious leaders – and then rebukes their unbelief. What do our questions reveal?

This is 23 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus rejects His house and promises that He will come again to His house. Next time He comes, it will be as King of Kings! Be ready.

This is 24 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus closes out His discussion on what will He is looking for when He returns. He looks for wise and faithful, listening, gracious followers. Will that be us?

This is 25 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus faces the first of the challenges of the day on the cross. Betrayal by a friend, abandoned by disciples and a rigged trial – because He prayed first.

This is 26 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus is condemned by Pilate and crucified. It is brutal, shameful and it exposes the hearts of mankind. It exposes us too.

This is 27 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus is Risen - Hallelujah! Jesus gives us our marching orders – to be disciplemakers.