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Piper: “lips of knowledge” are a vast and largely untapped resource in the local church.

September 4, 2026

Today in our Bible reading plan we read Proverbs 20:1-15. Here is John Piper’s message, “The Lips of Knowledge Are a Precious Jewel” on Proverbs 20:15. Now finally, “the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel” because while having knowledge opens the door to eternal life and the joy of holiness, speaking knowledge gives you … More Piper: “lips of knowledge” are a vast and largely untapped resource in the local church.

The Promised Child

September 4, 2026

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.— Isaiah 9:6. (We read Isaiah 9-10 today in our Bible reading plan) In a first of its kind painting, The … More The Promised Child

September 4 Hebrews 2:10-18

September 4, 2026

September 4 Hebrews 2:10-18 (ESV) 10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. [1] That is why he is not ashamed … More September 4 Hebrews 2:10-18

September 4 Luke 21:20-28

September 4, 2026

September 4 Luke 21:20-28 (ESV) Jesus Foretells Destruction of Jerusalem 20 “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the … More September 4 Luke 21:20-28

September 4 Proverbs 20:1-15

September 4, 2026

September 4 Proverbs 20:1-15 (ESV) 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. [1] 2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. 3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, … More September 4 Proverbs 20:1-15

September 4 Isaiah 9-10

September 4, 2026

September 4 Isaiah 9-10 (ESV) For to Us a Child Is Born 9:1 [1] But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the … More September 4 Isaiah 9-10

What do you listen to?

September 3, 2026

Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. —Hebrews 2:1 (read verses 1-9 in our Bible reading plan today) John Piper, in “The Danger of Drifting from the Word” But in chapter 2 the first thing is a command or a duty—something we must do. … More What do you listen to?

How would we handle persecution?

September 3, 2026

You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death. —Luke 21:16 In America, generally, Christians have not had to face the kind of risk and persecution that is common in other parts of the world. We need to pray for our … More How would we handle persecution?

His purposes always win

September 3, 2026

Proverbs 19:21 is in our reading through the Bible for today, September 3: Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. This reminds me of Proverbs 16:9 that we read last month: The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord … More His purposes always win

Glimpses of God in Isaiah

September 3, 2026

Today we come to Isaiah 6-8 in our Bible reading plan. This post on Isaiah 6 is longer than usual, but the text is incredible. John Piper, in a sermon on Isaiah 6, “Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord of Hosts” gives us 7 glimpses of God that we see in this passage. (the sermon … More Glimpses of God in Isaiah

Knowing God through His Word … Day by Day

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Piper: “lips of knowledge” are a vast and largely untapped resource in the local church.

The Promised Child

September 4 Hebrews 2:10-18

September 4 Luke 21:20-28

September 4 Proverbs 20:1-15

September 4 Isaiah 9-10

What do you listen to?

How would we handle persecution?

His purposes always win

Glimpses of God in Isaiah