Advent for Everyone: A Journey Through Matthew

by Tom Wright

Join Tom Wright on a journey into the heart of Matthew, as he explores the Gospel themes of watching, repenting, healing and loving.

Within each of these themes, Wright offers daily readings and meditations for a week, beginning with the Sunday reading in the Revised Common Lectionary, and ending with stimulating questions for personal reflection or group discussion.

Distilled from selected passages in his popular For Everyone commentaries, these sparkling reflections take you on a journey of spiritual enlightenment, guiding you towards the wonder and joy of Christmas.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Christianity, Religion, Spirituality

138 pages, Paperback

Published August 18, 2016

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

He also publishes under N.T. Wright.

Reviews

[Steph De Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a thoughtfully-curated set of daily readings for the advent period, with additional commentary. I particularly like Wright's inclusion of a brief reflection at the end of each section. Nonetheless, this book wasn't quite as engaging as I'd hoped, not least because some of the readings and accompanying text felt slightly disjointed. I'll be on the hunt for an alternative read next advent season.

[Bethany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading through a second time. Still enjoyed it and I like the history, background and intention shared about the book of Mathew. However, I think the questions at the end of each day’s reading were not deep enough to lead to much reflection. They were a lot of ‘what is your interpretation’ and ‘what does this mean for you’ which seems to be a very Western mindset and one that (ironically) wasn’t helpful to me in interpreting the scriptures.

[Glenn Crouch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Based on Tom Wright’s successful NT for Everyone books, this book takes the reader through Matthew Readings for Advent. The Scripture readings are included and are Wright’s translations, which I do appreciate. The comments seem to be based (as in very similar to, and sometimes identical) to those in his two Matthew for Everyone books, with a little “for reflection” added to each day.

I did enjoy using this book during Advent this year - however I would’ve appreciated more of the comments to be Advent oriented.

[Amy Jacobsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do enjoy this series and the devotional format. The themes of each week held a lot of potential for Advent preparation though I did not find the writings each day to connect very well with the theme. Week one and watching theme was most obvious. I will read more from this author and series though I was a bit disappointed with this particular book.

[Justin & Danette Edgar · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for Advent and Christmastime. Wright takes us through the book of Matthew, and the themes of watching, repenting, healing & loving. This is vintage Wright, focusing on the king and kingship of Jesus, the Christ. It was very good, and well worth a read next Advent.

[John Garlington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Preparation for Christmas

In the lead up to Christmas and Easter I always prepare with daily readings from Tom Wright’s books of Gospel meditation. They are educational and thought provoking.

[Amy Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

NT Wright is generally great, but the advent book was just ok.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read. Blessed my wife and I over advent. Recommend

[Jenni Osborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very thought provoking look at the season of Advent through the eyes of Matthew (and Tom Wright). I did this as part of #AdventBookClub and enjoyed both the reading of the book and of other people's reflections...

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful book to guide you through the Advent period, reflecting on the whole of Jesus' ministry (as told by Matthew) rather than just the Christmas story. Tom Wright's commentary is accessible yet challenging.

[David Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent as usual

As a Baptist I appreciate Tom's desire to understand scripture and be drawn closer to God through love and knowledge of Christ. This book helped to frame my Advent sermons with a deeper sense of how God is working in the world to bring all things together in Christ.

[Dayo Adewoye · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a valuable collection of reflections on the life, sayings, and ministry of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Tom Wright brings his profound scholarship as well as a warm and lively pastoral heart to distill what those passages mean for us today. It really was a good read!