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Matthew
Seeking the Kingdom and Pursuing Righteousness: A Fifty-Day Devotional
Series: Daily Devotions with Jesus
Imprint: Wipf and Stock
Dive deep into the first book of the New Testament: the Gospel of Matthew. This Gospel is a spiritual bridge between the Old and New Testaments, capturing the essence of Jesus Christ's life, teachings, and profound impact on humanity. This Gospel is often called the "teaching Gospel," rich in parables and events that guide us spiritually. From the Sermon on the Mount to the Great Commission, Matthew lays a foundational framework for living a deeply spiritual life. This devotional is rooted in rigorous biblical and theological scholarship and encourages a fuller understanding of Matthew and its relevance in today's world.
This devotional is the second book in a series of devotional books and podcast episodes designed to guide you through the entire Bible, nourishing your soul, renewing your purpose, and deepening your theology, contemplation, and action. In the Daily Devotions with Jesus series, Rev. Dr. Graham Joseph Hill guides you through the entire Bible, moving chapter by chapter from Genesis to Revelation. This is a groundbreaking Bible podcast and devotional book series. See how each book of the Bible deepens your faith and inspires you to follow Jesus in life-changing ways! See the podcast here: grahamjosephhill.com/devotions.
Graham Joseph Hill serves with the Uniting Church in Australia as Mission Catalyst—New and Renewing Communities. Previously, he was the principal and associate professor of world Christianity at Stirling College (University of Divinity) and vice principal of Morling College. Hill is a research associate at the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the author of thirteen books, including Healing Our Broken Humanity (co-authored with Grace Ji-Sun Kim). His author website is GrahamJosephHill.com.
“Our churches desperately need to move beyond the spiritual infancy of merely wading in the shallows and begin to plunge with determined dedication into spiritual ocean depths. Spiritual formation has emerged as a great need of the hour, but biblically grounded, Christ-focused spiritual formation is paramount. Graham Joseph Hill has expertly crafted such a resource to assist in meeting this great need. May it be warmly embraced and bear much fruit.”
—Paul Quicke, lead pastor, Morley Baptist Church
“I always walked into Graham Joseph Hill’s seminary classes with a heart full of expectation. Now, opening his books evokes that same excitement. This new devotion is a deep river of spiritual insight. Dive in and be refreshed.”
—Tim Kay, senior pastor, Thornleigh Community Baptist Church
“It is with great joy that I offer my wholehearted endorsement for this daily devotional. Graham Joseph Hill’s deeply insightful reflections take the profound truths of Scripture and present them in a wonderfully helpful, accessible form. This inspiring devotional work is a blessing, and I look forward to the subsequent volumes.”
—Nick Scott, senior pastor, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
“This devotional is for you if you want a concise, thoughtful engagement with the Bible. Graham Joseph Hill’s deep theological reflections challenge the reader to consider how this book of the Bible impacts us today. I have found this to be an excellent yet challenging companion in my daily reflection time.”
—Sally Pim, intercultural team member, Mozambique, Baptist Mission Australia
“Graham Joseph Hill’s book of devotionals is a refreshing well of rediscovery into the Bible. No topic is overlooked here; from the depth of sin to the absurdity of God’s grace freely given, serious treatment has been given to the overarching themes of the Christian faith. This is a stellar contribution to what will no doubt be a series of devotionals that will impact a generation of believers with the awe, hope, and promise of God and his word.”
—Ed Divine, team leader, Quinns Baptist Church
“In a world of potential distractions, Graham Joseph Hill skillfully and sensitively encourages us to draw near to God so that we too might hear the heartbeat of the living God speaking through Scripture in the context of God’s redemptive story. Hill’s devotions are profoundly beautiful to read, deeply encouraging, and sufficiently challenging in application and as a teaching resource for a broad spectrum of people, whether they be an inquirer or a seasoned disciple.”
—Ann Clews, follower of Jesus Christ