Tag: Dr. John Piper

God put us within sight of the Himalayas, and we have chosen to pull down the blinds of our chalet and show slides of Buck Hill.

March 24, 2026

We see the glorious truth of the resurrection of Jesus in today’s reading from Matthew 28:1-10.  John Piper exults in our living Savior in a sermon, “Worship the Risen Christ” (Note: Buck Hill is a Minneapolis-area ski area. In case you are not familiar with Minnesota, we do not have mountains!) The great tragedy of … More God put us within sight of the Himalayas, and we have chosen to pull down the blinds of our chalet and show slides of Buck Hill.

Delight in our great God!

March 24, 2026

Psalm 70 is our read-through-the-Bible passage for today. John Piper uses this Scripture in a Taste and See article: God commands us to delight in him. Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” … More Delight in our great God!

How’s your appetite?

March 23, 2026

In our Bible passage in Romans today we read: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. —Romans 15:4 John Piper says that there are three three truths from Romans 15:4 All the Scriptures are for our instruction. All … More How’s your appetite?

Did Jesus really say he would destroy the temple and build it again in three days?

March 21, 2026

And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” —Matthew 27:39-40, in our reading plan for today. Did Jesus really say he would destroy the temple … More Did Jesus really say he would destroy the temple and build it again in three days?

Piper: Do lots. Feel lots.

March 20, 2026

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. —Romans 12:11, in our reading plan for today John Piper, in a sermon “Boiling for Christ” Each of these two statements clarifies and protects the other from misunderstanding. “Do not be slothful in zeal”—do not be lazy in zeal—could be taken to … More Piper: Do lots. Feel lots.

Piper: Three Stages of Knowing and Doing the Revealed Will of God

March 19, 2026

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. —Romans 12:2 , in our reading plan for today. John Piper’s conclusion to a sermon on Romans 12:1-2, What is … More Piper: Three Stages of Knowing and Doing the Revealed Will of God