Partnering With the King: Study the Gospel of Matthew and Become a Disciple of Jesus

There’s a course in discipleship right there in the Gospel of Matthew. Partnering with the King presents thirty-one readings in Matthew to be read by individuals daily for a month or by groups weekly from fall to spring - especially appropriate in the liturgical Year of Matthew. For newcomers to faith, the book can serve as an introduction to the Christian life. For more seasoned Christians, it will be a source of renewal and vision. ＂Partnering with the King is a straightforward and compelling call for us to follow Jesus as his disciple today. It quarries fundamental insights from the gospel message of Matthew believing it to be a trustworthy guide for us in our daily discipleship. Get this book. Read this book. Study this book. You will be glad you did.＂ -Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline and Sanctuary of the Soul ＂Partnering with the King is a wonderful devotional resource for someone hoping to encounter Jesus for the first time or the umpteenth time. Hiigel combines biblical scholarship, clear teaching, and a pastor’s heart. There are many good things to chew on. Savor every morsel of this literary meal.＂ -Steven Stuckey, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship ＂John Hiigel has a heart for hearing the call of scripture and the gift of bringing it to bear on everyday life. Those interested in discipleship, in a vibrant Christianity lived out in the world, will find this book richly rewarding.＂ -Donald A. Hagner, George Eldon Ladd Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary

John L. Hiigel earned his PhD from Fuller Seminary and is Professor of Biblical Studies at the University of Sioux Falls. Previously, he served over two decades as a pastor and musician in Los Angeles. He is the author of Leadership in First Corinthians.