Bible Reading Resources

This Reading Plan provides a guide for reading the book of Matthew in the month of April. You’re welcome to read and study at your own pace, this is simply a suggested guide.

• April 1 – Matthew 1 (Genealogy & Birth of Jesus)
• April 2 – Matthew 2 (Wise Men & Flight to Egypt)
• April 3 – Matthew 3 (John the Baptist & Jesus' Baptism)
• April 4 – Matthew 4 (Temptation & Calling of the Disciples)
• April 5 – Matthew 5 (Sermon on the Mount: Beatitudes & Law)
• April 6 – Matthew 6 (Sermon on the Mount: Prayer & Trusting God)
• April 7 – Matthew 7 (Sermon on the Mount: Wise & Foolish Builders)

• April 8 – Matthew 8 (Healings & Calming the Storm)
• April 9 – Matthew 9 (Jesus Calls Matthew & More Miracles)
• April 10 – Matthew 10 (Sending Out the Twelve Disciples)
• April 11 – Matthew 11 (John the Baptist & Jesus' Invitation)
• April 12 – Matthew 12 (Lord of the Sabbath & Blasphemy Against the Spirit)
• April 13 – Matthew 13 (Parables: Sower, Weeds, Mustard Seed)
• April 14 – Matthew 14 (Feeding the 5,000 & Walking on Water)

• April 15 – Matthew 15 (Faith of a Canaanite Woman & Healings)
• April 16 – Matthew 16 (Peter’s Confession & Jesus Predicts His Death)
• April 17 – Matthew 17 (Transfiguration & Healing of a Demon-Possessed Boy)
• April 18 – Matthew 18 (Parable of the Lost Sheep & Forgiveness)
• April 19 – Matthew 19 (Teachings on Marriage & Rich Young Ruler)
• April 20 – Matthew 20 (Parables of the Vineyard & Blind Men Healed)
• April 21 – Matthew 21 (Triumphal Entry & Temple Cleansing)

• April 29 – Read and Reflect on Matthew 5-7 (Sermon on the Mount)
• April 30 – Read and Reflect on Matthew 26–28 (Jesus’ Death & Resurrection)

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• Bible Gateway
• eSword (downloadable for your computer)

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