Matthew: Seeking the Kingdom and Pursuing Righteousness: A Fifty-Day Devotional

by Graham Joseph Hill

Dive deep into the first book of the New 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 grahamjosephhill.com/devotions.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2024

About the author

Graham Joseph Hill (PhD, Flinders University) is an adjunct research fellow and associate professor at Charles Sturt University. In 2024, he received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to theological education. Hill is one of Australia’s most prolific and awarded Christian authors. He’s written more than 30 books, including Salt, Light, and a City, which won the 2012 Jesus Creed Book of the Year (church category); Healing Our Broken Humanity (with Grace Ji-Sun Kim), named Outreach Magazine’s 2019 Book of the Year (culture category); and World Christianity, shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Christian Book of the Year. He lives in Sydney with his wife, Shyn.

"Following the Jesus Way – theology and spirituality for the whole of life."