How to Find Gold in God’s Word: Reading the Bible with Supernatural Help

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[@ok_big_ben_ok1315]

I'm 40 years old. I graduated from a local private Christian high school, and later I graduated from a local mega church bible school and its 2nd year internship, and in that church I sat in nearly 3 sermons a week for nearly 10 years straight. But only now, after leaving mega church #1 & then mega church #2 behind, only after being told of Pastor John and the vast resources at Desiring God by a colleague and now dear friend of mine, I've spent 22 months listening to Pastor John's preaching and teachings online, only now am I learning to read my Bible correctly. And oh! what a miracle it is to know and fellowship with the Risen Christ, even and especially in my current pain & sufferings and in much affliction. Because the steadfast love of GOD is better than life, my lips will praise you. 'And all the things of this world grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace.' 💯❤️✝️

[@hanneloretepper6445]

check out Paul Washer also and sermonindex...great teachers

[@nextlevelmartialarts]

That’s awesome Ben! Praise God for that brother

[@scottcarter1689]

The immensity of such quickening ... is joy unspeakable and full of Glory! The earnestness in the orchestration of your words displays the movement of the Holy Spirit... It is that certain significance that is a thread among all who are indwelled; indeed, it is a Stream... for even more than simply a tie that binds, it actually moves in and through each and every... who has been breathed upon through the Gospel and as with the rest of The Word, is a peculiar Glory that is theopneustos of which Piper is a conduit. Yours was quite an enjoyable narrative. Soli deo Gloria

[@erikponce2766]

wow man. God bless you

[@twaambomoyo8908]

Praise God!!

[@rashawnparks]

GOD PLEASE GIVE ME AN UNMATCHED LOVE, PASSION & DESIRE FOR YOUR WORD!! LET EVERYTHING ELSE PALE IN COMPARISON TO YOUR WORD!! Please pray for me brothers & sisters

[@BNSFGuy4723]

God bless you brother 🙏🏻 Amen!

[@pedror5387]

AMEM

[@escajedac2740]

Jesus pray for me Thank you Jesus Amen In Jesus name I pray Amen

[@pedror5387]

AMEM

[@amara8039]

May it be according to your prayer Amen....God will surely answer those your sincere and inspiring prayer ...am so touched too

[@sumaiacosta136]

I got rescued from a cult after reading Ephesians 2 : 8 and 9. The Word of God is freedom.

[@jonhowerton2537]

Sumaia Costa mormon?

[@Kinkyfatter1]

WoW

[@onechristianboi__6295]

@@jonhowerton2537 ??

[@HeckinnD]

Were you tricked into believing we are under the law and need to keep the 10 commandments to be saved? I honestly never fully believed that and I think it might be a curse to believe we are saved only if we believe in jesus and then also keep the 10 commandments believing if we don't keep them continually Jesus will tell us to depart from him I think its a great idea to try to follow 10 commandments best you can but I'm a little confused if anyone wants to tell me what they believe you need to do to be saved

[@charlesrhoades8639]

@@HeckinnD In order to be saved all we must do is repent (Luk. 13:1-5), which is to recognize our evil works and utter depravity. Recognize the punishment for that sin and evil, (Rom. 2:5-11, Rom. 6:23, 2 Thes. 1:8-10, Heb. 10:28-30) which is everlasting destruction apart from God under His wrath. Atop this believing that Christ has taken upon Himself all of this wrath, this judgement, this separation from God, even though He did not deserve this. Christ came and lived a perfect life experiencing our pain and temptations, yet remained sinless (Heb. 4:15-16). He was then rejected, abandoned, denied, spat upon, beaten, betrayed, hung on a cross, and for three hours experienced the wrath we all deserve (Mat. 26-27). He then died, Almighty Ruler and King, dead, that now we may be free from sin if we believe (John. 8:36, Rom. 6:1-14, Col. 1:13-23). And if we believe we are free from the wrath we were once under for He is the sacrifice for sins, offering His perfect blood the Spotless Lamb which is necessary for forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-8). He then, after three days rose from the dead, conquering death, that now we may be alive to Christ, to live by the Spirit, (Rom. 6:1-14, 1 Cor. 15), He was then glorified, He reigns on high having all power and dominion, all authority having been given to Him (Mat. 28:18, Phil. 2:5-11). If you believe these things, that Jesus has died for your sins, for you are evil and broken and wretched, that by believing you shall receive eternity with Him, forgiveness of sins, rather than the eternity in hell we deserve. Then you shall be saved, and despite your evil shall be made blameless and perfect before Him, (Eph. 2, 1 Tim. 1, 1 Cor. 15:3). Now, as a christian, in response to all He has done, offer your members a living sacrifice, live worthy of the calling with which you're called, and lay. down your life, (Eph 4, Rom. 12:1, Mat. 16, Mat. 10, Luke. 14).

[@GraceSpunge]

God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in His Word. The Word will do the work.

[@jrose1904]

"The problem here is not a lack of lights but a love of the darkness"

[@00bean00]

More on that in chapter 2 of "The Holy Spirit and Reality" by W. N. There is a free sample online

[@shubhamkujur9544]

@@00bean00 I eiu o uriIeeijeiieejiowue

[@christiechu2999]

L be cccc c hv vg

[@nickmitchell3095]

So so very true!!!! Thats is so perfectly put!

[@TheMLMGold]

Supernatural seeing is what unlocks the word in our hearts. This is one of the most important sermons.

[@stevenlim7305]

❤

[@Tmcgivern74]

“For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” ‭‭Hosea‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬ ‭

[@CammyGuidedbyElohim]

I have never heard a sermon like this before. This spoke to my soul. I pray for an increased desire for Gods words. I pray for supernatual seeing 🙌🏾 May the holy Spirit, lead me to all truth about my Lord and savior Jesus Christ. 🙏🏽

[@Dodohulahoop757]

Open the eyes of my heart lord. I want to see you ❤️

[@Keanzter]

I don’t understand how 57 people even disliked this... This is absolute GOLD.

[@Horustheoriginalgod]

I can tell you why

[@cherylsmith6538]

He seems very angry

[@Keanzter]

@@cherylsmith6538 He's passionate.

[@aloevera5226]

It's not surprising...in this world we have more evil than good people. You will understand if you would speak God's way...word..even if in a company of just 3 people... Then,2 out of three will be against you, while the remaining one will just hear and forget.

[@Horustheoriginalgod]

@@aloevera5226 the vast majority of people are good. Where do you live?

[@hopejesus3372]

Heavenly Father, please grant us your Supernatural grace and mercy to see, believe, and taste your goodness and glory. Help us understand your scriptures and open our hearts and minds to your Word. May we continue to seek you and set ablaze the Holy Spirit in our hearts so that we may follow your righteous paths and will in our lives. May we glorify you in all our days. We love you Lord for you first loved us. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

[@kylestaack38]

Amen. 🙏 and hallelujah 🙌

[@craigbennett5181]

I really need to step it up. I was definitely a Pharisee who could read the word, quote some of it, remembered a lot of it, but it wasn't my heart to obey it all. I loved my sin more than God. That has changed but I need to reach a much higher level of obedience to the word of God.

[@damianwhite504]

go pastor piper GO you are the dude, man you rock bro

[@madladiesscientists6894]

I fear I don't have love for others in my heart but rather what I can have. I try hard to love, but sometimes things that relieve me in mind I tend to love more. People stress me out, and unfortunately sometimes that makes it hard for me to love them correctly . Please pray God gets ahold of my heart to love. I want to love, but not worldly love, but hopefully Godly love I pray, in Jesus name amen!

[@itstoasty7089]

Abide in Jesus daily by digging into His Word daily to produce fruit, as Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. To produce fruit, we must abide in Him, and Him in us. We know love is a characteristic of the Spirit of God. Exercise in the Word of God as you would at the gym, and the strength of the Spirit will increase in your life. :)

[@auntiemsplace]

Around 47 minutes in, he gives the greatest example I've ever had the privilege to hear on this point.

[@HelpmeLordJesus]

I feel I am the most needy for Gods help. Thank you Jesus for your words of encouragement how you put your hope in our hearts when we go through trials of many kinds. You are glorious and ever loving and ever lasting. Help me Lord to remember your grace is new everyday and I am desperately in need of your grace and mercy.

[@servantofjesus7050]

He is sooooo full of the Holy Spirit even in His teaching. Pastor John teaching has changed my life and the way I should love Jesus. Thank you, Father God, for Pastor John

[@dannyboy8625]

Same to me. I'd heard about him but I never paid attention to his sermons. Now, for me, he has become a goldmine in my spiritual life. Thank you Jesus for the gifts you have given to the church as the pastor John Piper!!! God bless you dear

[@jacobjohn3552]

Yes and AMEN to all God's WORD through Christ Jesus. Praise God Almighty for His dedicated servant Pastor JOHN PIPER.

[@Yesica1993]

I am so glad he is still speaking/teaching! When I heard he was retiring from pastoring, I thought we'd never see him again, except maybe every few years at a conference or other special event!

[@heidismith7301]

How true and refreshing

[@cillasamuel5078]

Powerful, Dunamis, Dynamite Teaching. Thank you Jesus for your son that speaks and explains your word as you have wanted us to understand. I cannot get enough 🕊️🙏✝️🔥

[@Dibdib35]

This is a phenomenal message. I cannot tell you how much listening to Pastor John is transforming my life in Christ. He is opening my eyes to God in ways I never thought possible, drawing me closer and deeper into Him. It is a long slow process and I pray the Lord continues to transform me into who He wants me to be, so His name is glorified!! Thank you JP for being committed to God and His glory. God is most satisfied in us, when we are most glorified in Him!

[@claraglatthaar998]

John Piper is the greatest theologian of our times. I thank God for him and his ministry.

[@luissalazar2021]

This is one faithful pastor

[@3rubberboats]

God is the only name needed. God created all things for his pleasure. Understanding what God has for your life, you need to read the bible. Each of us is an individual and God has his purposes for your life.

[@PMQB]

All Hail Emmanuel GOD with us. Utube KJV There is NONE EQUAL FATHER SON HOLYGHOST He's the ONE I Most JkUSA ❤

[@PMQB]

With out HIM. NO one gets through the BEAUTIFUL Pearly Gates. JkUSA

[@honestmike6976]

Definitely going to listen to this again, God willing! The Holy Spirit truly teaches us all things. There are things I know and understand that could have only come from GOD. I noticed most of the time when I’m given new understanding it comes in the morning when I wake up and GOD is on my mind first. Even this morning God gave me a powerful understanding about faith!

[@joelhamilton6720]

Praise God God is Spirit

[@Rastabilities]

Watching John Piper imitate a baby is a treasure in itself. Great sermon, also!

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Matthew 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

[@1PlainOne]

Now that was of the fire of the word. Oh that He would be for me today!

[@user-jy5ff3zo3u]

Your sermons are so rigorous I need a nap afterward🥰 such passion! 🌹

[@dereklords9688]

Wow?! This man is on fire

[@ThucNguyen-by3db]

Thank you Lord for pastor Piper. Thank you for teaching me your words and how to read the bible. For years I could not understand a thing by reading the bible. It was a closed book to me, Now I know why.

[@mary-janechambers3596]

Wow! What passion! To have God’s word supernaturally lift off the page into loving communion with the Lord 🙏🤗

[@thabilemahlake-nqaba4573]

Praise the Lord!!! Thank you Pasto John Piper

[@ssebhatu3001]

I have to say that this is the best sermon I've heard about reading God's Word. Thank you so much and God bless you! Thank you LORD for opening my eyes and getting me to taste the honey of the Gospel. ❤️

[@kacysing]

Love to listen to all his sermon videos. Thank God for finding this channel.

[@MrBobrguitar]

Pastor Piper, I have been up chronic pain patient for the last 30 years. Started with my head with something called occipital neuralgia and continued on with my whole body when I I was fortunate enough to get fibromyalgia( of course, I don't feel all that fortunate. LOL) I love the Lord and I can taste him however this has been very difficult for me and my family we're battle-scarred. One of my biggest issues is my inability to read the word, pray, stay awake for a sermon in church because of pain in my head and because fibromyalgia cause great tightness in your neck and shoulders it just causes my head to be headache and unclear. In addition the very that cake since I take to deal with my issues also cause sleepiness and lack of clarity. I am so grateful that the Lord has seen fit to allow so many great sermons and so many great teachers like yourself on the internet. I listen to sermons quite often everyday and Hope oh, very much, this will feel my need. My pastor, who understands my issues very well, doesn't feel that my inability to experience the three methods of race will inhibit my inability to know and love the Lord. And frankly, I'm holding on to that tightly. Now I have to be honest, I am able to read small sections but get frustrated when I have to stop so, I guess I avoid it. I would appreciate your thoughts on this. thank you very much

[@paulaporco8106]

Thank you, Pastor John! You have taught me, directed my intellect and force into observing, embracing Christ as TREASURE, such an amazing Pearl, Discovery. My Bread of Life. Thank you for guiding me into this tremendous understanding and Joy. God bless you, Pastor.

[@julietrae8665]

42 people thumbed this down??? my 47 years on this planet, i'd never had would have thought the tears those 42 thumb downs, would hurt me! Back in my old flesh, i'd have been mad! But glory to GOD am I thankful for this man...5***** sermon

[@claraglatthaar998]

I agree ❤️

[@BonnitaKEverett]

He’s a bit animated and some people don’t like the extreme passionate gestures. It’s ok, not everyone receives the Word the same. The message enlighten me well as reading the comments. here. It looks like the majority of responses were thumbs up and there are many inspiring comments so overall it’s a win. I’ll listen to Desiring God again but his delivery style may not be for everyone. God bless us all!

[@StephJ-sj9ib]

Wisdom is understanding and understanding comes from the gift given by our lord Jesus and heavenliest God to become commanding in his ofsaught word

[@nicolecarrillophotos]

“...and maybe, supernaturally, he asks you what is the hope that is in you, and you can tell him what you read...” incredible. Impacting. Motivating. Praise the Lord. I long to feast. Thank you for sharing this.

[@pyrsartur3675]

I love this guy because he helps me love Jesus more and more. He and Timothy Keller have brought me back to God. I don’t think I ever truly loved God the Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit (one God), before. I just read the Bible and knew about them. My love grows each time I hear Piper and Keller preach.

[@pierrespoint]

Glory be to the holy Lord our God!

[@mmac4005]

Praise the Lord!!!!!! What a message!!!!!!

[@stevehahn472]

Praise God for you john piper...may great grace be your portion and repose...and may God grace us with yet more time under your spiritually gifted preaching

[@swazilandgospelmusic9350]

Blessed be the name of the LORD

[@augustine.c8204]

I wish I had such spiritual capacity for joy, what an excitement John Piper conveys. Thanks for the message

[@asunoimnice]

I love John because he wants to get it correct and not hold on to what he thought was right!! He just wants Gods truth

[@fandanovak3178]

Although I am Catholic and go to church on Sundays, the only way how to find God and follow him is through the permanent prayers. Silent prayers when I go to work, at work, at home or go to sleep. When I started this model I went through the hard times, failed on my knees many times, but I was always able to get up and go on. The Holly Spirit will lead you. He never leaves you alone. Never.

[@carljones8334]

Jesus said, "You must be born again." He never said to find Him through prayer, if that is what you believe, you will end up in hell.

[@Horustheoriginalgod]

@@carljones8334 Jesus also said 32 times" I am the son of God's and Jesus NEVER ONCE said "I am God"

[@mmac4005]

Brilliant message!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!!!!

[@dylanmcphee8454]

47:37 SO GOOD!

[@kirkdawg2583]

I love dr.piper straight up expository preacher

[@DCFNETWORKS]

Thank you praise Jesus

[@koalalou68]

I...needed...THIS! What an exhortation! Definitely will be going over this message this week - bit by bit. Thank you, Bro John!

[@wolframschneider4307]

Your words spoken out, what my heart s desire is! God bless you for this enlightening and desiring service!❤❤❤

[@siegghynss5742]

Hebrews 3:4, 6 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

[@ninawilliams8563]

Thank you Pastor John.

[@escajedac2740]

I just need to say I love you my love Bless you In Jesus name I pray Amen 💞

[@JC-kg2uf]

Amen Thanks a lot! From Australia

[@escajedac2740]

God help me ! Help me ! Help me now in Jesus name I pray Amen

[@mhba9047]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-rz6nt5yj1c]

This was really helpful thanks brother John Piper. Bless God.

[@LearnEnglishESL]

An excellent theme... Thank you... "always, when the word of God is manifested, the eyes of the spiritually blind are opened, the ears that were deaf to the Voice of the Holy Spirit, are at last unsealed; those who were crippled in the powers of their soul, become strong; the lame man leaps as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing the praises of God." ~Bahá’í Prayers

[@arnelaligarbes8731]

ptr. John always preaches a " Christ centered preaching"and this is the very need of all local churches today,he is excellent and faithful to the Word of GOD while he is preaching,this is not an entertainment preaching ,this is the powerful preaching through the Word of GOD. Since I have listening to him I am blessed!thank GOD,that he continue use him to proclaim JESUS in the world.Arnel (Reformed Baptist in the Philippines)

[@claraglatthaar998]

Agree 100%!

[@nelsonnguyen3422]

Thank you for a Word of Knowledge and a Word of Wisdom, Pastor Piper. Logos, Rhema, Rhema, Logos is the Word of God. May we all come to know that His Word is better than Life! Agapé.

[@kathrynnicolestandfield274]

Wow this is so goooooood!!!

[@velondabe6868]

WOW, you JESUS for your WORD!!!

[@crystaljenkins2112]

This so blessed me. Thank you Jesus. I know I am his.

[@benhur2938]

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1Ti 6:12

[@user-jy5ff3zo3u]

How I love you brother. 💕🌹

[@kofibonsu8466]

Glory be to God.

[@kennyhall8289]

There shall be no idols just God

[@nmm5214]

The letter of the law vs the heart of the law. One of the most dangerous doctrines in the church today is follow the letter of the law to such an extent that the heart is ignored. Without the law there would be anarchy. But when over emphasized there is hurt and discouragement and a lack of mercy which turn people away from God.

[@ao4514]

The bible could sometimes be described as a collection of various theological account and teachings but it only becomes the word of God when the holy spirit breathes on it leading to reavealings and unveilings of revelation knowledge!

[@kennyhall8289]

Spreads like fire

[@brijj16]

Thank you very much teacher.

[@prabhakararaorajarapu429]

AMEN MY LOVE LORD JESUS

[@Kinkyfatter1]

im stocked in JW cult, indoktrination.. had many experience whit the lord in the summer i had a great relation ship, spiritual super natural, not reborn. New im trying to find back to jesus,

[@Clairsmith123]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE John Piper!! !!!! :0 :O :O

[@Zamella1]

THANK YOU!

[@christipaz8081]

1 JOHN 5:1 Everyone Who Believes that JESUS is the CHRIST has been Born of GOD, and Everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been Born of HIM. AMEN Hallelujah, Hallelujah

[@Grace17893]

Great minister

[@kennyhall8289]

Help is here!❤🤟

[@baburaokanapala]

Thank you! John.

[@suelizmungai8863]

Give me you everything else can wait!!

[@fullsunoo]

good word!

[@ihavetubes]

Great video

[@kcmuanpuia]

To understand what God means when He says a thing is a matter of revelation. Not to say that there is something hidden in the Word contrary to what's plainly narrated. But the matter is, it's the reader's view/vision of God and His character that decides your understanding of His Word. The FEAR of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom.... True wisdom here meaning understanding of God's word as He intends it to be understood. This is within easy access of every believer. You don't need seminary degrees or..whatever it is that people boast about.... Simple men and women of God have had deep understanding of His word because they know Him. These are unknown to most while here on earth... But of the well known too, God has given us many luminaries like AW Tozer, Spurgeon, Leonard Ravenhill...etc.

[@alieslami2321]

Masterpiece

[@christophersedlak1147]

God bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@InChrist777]

How dare anyone say anything about who what where when or why nobody knows just be happy rejoice and be glad.

[@user-rz6nt5yj1c]

One thing is that Jesus does is always points to the Bible .. That's his method.

[@love1another989]

Yes!!! Yes! EVERYDAY.

[@eugenaionesca]

Piper is a preacher for preachers.

[@abdulshahidalajev115]

This is me please pray for me, a pharisee

[@BloodCovenant]

Amen!

[@carljones8334]

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Psalm 119:18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Paul counted everything he had learned from man, and his position in life, as dung (shit) Only the things of God were of any worth. Psalm 119:127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. Men will travel half way across the world to get gold out of the dirt, and leave it all behind when he dies. We can just open God's Word to get gold we can take with us to heaven. The Word of God endures for ever. Study to show yourself approved unto God. Hang on to every Word of God, it is the only thing we can actually do, that lasts.

[@MBVXONIDE]

John csn we pray for John MacArrhur and for you abd csn we pray that God Bless God because we love Him i ask this in Jesus Christ in humility … lord can you bless yourself because your majesty explodes all love sbd all words snd all concepts of men we love you and I just feel compelled to shout out to John MacArthur … you will know them by the love they have(show) to one another other - Check this … I foubd a powerful tool against sin - it’s through the power of love - we do nothing it’s his love tgat we have through Him for him that gives us the strength to do what he asks of us it’s so not us .. I have been beating myself for years and finally I think he showed me as if I weee a dumb but good hearted dog and I’m a cat person !

[@j.y.ly3696]

AMEN! @23:43

[@dominiquegordon-hockett3455]

I received

[@kennyhall8289]

Amen

[@3rubberboats]

YES YES YES.