July Seeker Bible Reading Plan | 365 Days to Know Jesus · Jesus' Miracles & Teachings · Sermon on the Mount

July | Who Is Jesus, and What Did He Teach Us About Life?

365-Day Bible Reading Plan for Seekers

365 Days to Explore God, Faith, and Life

🌱 Welcome to July | What If Jesus' Words Could Change the Way We Live?

We're all looking for ways to build a better life.

We want health, peace, security, and meaningful relationships. We want to feel understood, accepted, and loved.

Yet life keeps bringing us questions that aren't easy to answer.

How can we find peace when we're afraid of losing something important? Why should we forgive someone who has hurt us? When money, success, and everyday pressures fill our minds, how do we know what truly matters?

We've probably heard plenty of advice about how to live well.

But two thousand years ago, Jesus described a very different way of life.

He taught people to love their enemies, do good without seeking attention, refuse to let money become their master, and not allow worry to take control of their lives.

Why were Jesus' teachings so different from what people usually believed? And what did He mean by the kingdom of God?

In June, we began exploring who Jesus is.

We read about His birth, baptism, and victory over temptation. We also saw Him heal the sick, forgive sins, and even command a storm to be still.

In July, we'll continue looking at His miracles and the remarkable things He said about Himself.

Jesus called Himself the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Good Shepherd, and the Resurrection and the Life.

His disciples repeatedly faced an important question:

Who is this Jesus, really?

Then, in the second half of July, we'll move from His identity to His teachings—and discover how His words challenge us to rethink what makes a life truly good.

🔎 What Will We Explore This Month?

Why did Jesus call Himself the Bread of Life and the Light of the World?

He didn't simply provide food or help people in need. He claimed to offer something deeper. What did He mean?

Did Jesus really have authority over death?

From raising Jairus' daughter to calling Lazarus out of the tomb, why do the Gospels place such importance on Jesus' power over life and death?

Who was Jesus, really?

Why did He say that He and the Father are one? Why did He accept worship? And why did Thomas eventually call Him "My Lord and my God"?

What is the kingdom of God, and who is truly blessed?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke about those who are poor in spirit, merciful, pure in heart, and peacemakers. How is His understanding of a blessed life different from the happiness we usually pursue?

How can Jesus' teachings change our everyday lives?

From dealing with anger and loving our enemies to prayer, money, and worry, what can Jesus teach us about our priorities and relationships?

📖 Just a Few Minutes Each Day

In July, we'll continue exploring the four Gospels, getting to know more about Jesus' words, actions, and teachings.

The daily passages are short, and you don't need to be a Christian to begin.

Think of this reading journey as an opportunity to discover who Jesus is. Start by observing what He said and did, then consider whether His words have something to say about your own life.

Each day's reading includes:

• A question from everyday life — connecting the day's topic with familiar experiences.

• A short Bible introduction — helpful background about the people, places, and events in the Gospels.

• Today's Bible reading — a carefully selected Scripture passage.

• A verse to remember — one meaningful thought to carry with you.

• Personal reflection — exploring how Jesus' words and actions connect with everyday life.

• A question and small action step — something to think about or try.

• A worship song and closing prayer — optional ways to reflect further.

You don't have to agree with every conclusion immediately or understand every teaching at once.

Read a little each day, get to know Jesus, and take time to reconsider some of the assumptions we often make about life.

🗓️ July Daily Bible Reading Plan

From Jesus feeding the five thousand, walking on water, and healing a man born blind to calling Lazarus out of the tomb—and then to His teachings about love, prayer, money, and worry in the Sermon on the Mount—this month's 31 Bible passages invite us to explore four important questions: Who is Jesus? Why is He called the Son of God? What is the kingdom of God? And how might our lives change if we took His teachings seriously?

Theme #7 | Who Is Jesus?

Jesus, the Source of Life | Can He Meet Our Deepest Needs?

• 7/1 | Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe | Mark 5:35–43

• 7/2 | The Feeding of the Five Thousand | John 6:5–13

• 7/3 | I Am the Bread of Life | John 6:32–35

• 7/4 | Jesus Walks on Water | Matthew 14:22–33

• 7/5 | I Am the Light of the World | John 8:12

• 7/6 | Before Abraham Was Born, I AM | John 8:52–59

• 7/7 | A Man Born Blind Receives His Sight | John 9:1–7

The Good Shepherd and the Resurrection | What Authority Does Jesus Have?

• 7/8 | I Am the Good Shepherd | John 10:11–18

• 7/9 | I and the Father Are One | John 10:27–33

• 7/10 | Lazarus Has Died | John 11:17–27

• 7/11 | Lazarus, Come Out! | John 11:38–44

Who Do You Say I Am? | Discovering Jesus' True Identity

• 7/12 | Who Do You Say I Am? | Matthew 16:13–17

• 7/13 | Jesus Is Transfigured on the Mountain | Matthew 17:1–8

• 7/14 | The Son of Man Came to Serve | Mark 10:42–45

• 7/15 | The King Who Comes in the Lord's Name | Luke 19:35–40

• 7/16 | Whoever Has Seen Me Has Seen the Father | John 14:6–11

• 7/17 | Jesus Receives Worship | John 9:35–38

• 7/18 | Thomas Says, "My Lord and My God!" | John 20:24–29

• 7/19 | Why Do Christians Believe Jesus Is God? | Colossians 1:15–20

July Theme #8 | What Did Jesus Teach?

• The Kingdom of God and True Blessing | Who Is Truly Blessed?

• 7/20 | Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is Near | Matthew 4:17

• 7/21 | Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit | Matthew 5:1–6

• 7/22 | Blessed Are the Merciful | Matthew 5:7–12

• 7/23 | You Are the Salt and Light of the World | Matthew 5:13–16

Beyond Outward Actions | What Does It Really Mean to Love?

• 7/24 | Sin Is More Than Outward Actions | Matthew 5:21–24

• 7/25 | Purity Begins in the Heart | Matthew 5:27–30

• 7/26 | Love Your Enemies | Matthew 5:43–48

• 7/27 | Do Good Without Seeking Attention | Matthew 6:1–4

Prayer, Money, and Worry | What Matters Most in Life?

• 7/28 | This Is How You Should Pray | Matthew 6:7–13

• 7/29 | Do Not Store Up Treasures on Earth | Matthew 6:19–24

• 7/30 | Do Not Worry | Matthew 6:25–34

• 7/31 | Seek First God's Kingdom | Matthew 6:31–34

💭 Three Things to Remember as You Read

It's okay to ask questions. Why did Jesus say He and the Father are one? Did He really have power over death? Why do Christians believe He is God? These are important questions worth exploring carefully.

It's okay to take your time. July includes both Jesus' miracles and His teachings about life. You don't have to remember everything at once. Each day, choose one story or one statement that stands out to you and spend a little time thinking about it.

It's okay to have doubts. Jesus taught people to love their enemies, not to worry, and not to store up treasures on earth. These teachings may seem difficult, unrealistic, or even contrary to how you see the world. Take time to consider why Jesus taught these things and whether they challenge your understanding of happiness, success, and love.

🌿 July's Journey | Discovering Jesus and What Truly Matters

This month, we continued getting to know Jesus.

We saw Him feed a hungry crowd with five loaves and two fish, walk on water, heal a man who had been blind since birth, and call Lazarus out of the tomb.

He called Himself the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Good Shepherd, and the Resurrection and the Life.

These remarkable claims bring us back to one important question:

Who is Jesus, really?

Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Thomas, after seeing the risen Jesus, called Him "My Lord and my God!"

These accounts show that the Jesus presented in the Gospels was not simply a teacher who encouraged people to do good.

He made claims about Himself that went far beyond those of an ordinary religious teacher.

But in the second half of July, we discovered another side of Jesus.

This Jesus, who spoke and acted with extraordinary authority, did not teach people to pursue power, wealth, or the approval of others.

He said the poor in spirit are blessed, the merciful are blessed, and peacemakers are blessed.

He taught people to love their enemies, examine the true motives of their hearts, do good without seeking recognition, and refuse to let money and worry control their lives.

His teachings invite us to consider something important:

Perhaps what matters most in life isn't how much we own or how much praise we receive, but who we are becoming—and what truly holds our hearts.

So why did Jesus describe such a different way of living?

Was the kingdom of God simply a distant future reality, or does it also have something to do with the choices, relationships, and priorities of our lives today?

In August, we'll continue exploring Jesus' teachings and parables, discovering what He taught about God's love, forgiveness, and the values of His kingdom.

As you read this month, may you discover not only more about who Jesus is, but also why His words continue to matter in our everyday lives.

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