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

[@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

[@moyocreates]

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

[@1stSavage-i9x]

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 ??

[@heckdylan]

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]

@@heckdylan 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.

[@Tmcgivern74]

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

[@TheMLMGold]

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

[@stevenlim7305]

❤

[@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!

[@BlueSunBeam]

23:36 I’m 100 percent sure that you are correct about that, Pastor Piper. I am so thankful for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, as I have always read the Bible. I am grateful for his wisdom as a teacher, to help me in my own learning process, as well as my understanding of how to apply the scripture to my daily life. Thank you as always for such a wonderful sermon. 🙏🏻

[@auntiemsplace]

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

[@Purrl1775]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@sailor2uall]

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.

[@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 🙌

[@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. :)

[@wisdomhighways]

You can't give what you lack. Draw closer God's in deep meditation to receive his unconditional love. Jesus demonstrated that with his disciples and it shows. If He could live a thief like Judas Iscariot. He could condone the excesses of peter. You know James and John, those selfish guys, Jesus live successfully with them. Infact as anointed and holy as he was, he still needed to be betrayed, why? He was just like them. Loving them unconditionally. So see His love, accept His love and give it away lavishly. May the hand of God rest upon you right now in Jesus mighty name! Shalom

[@f1dget]

Was this prayer answered?

[@nanaforson4215]

Only the Holy Spirit can help you. One of the fruits of the Spirit is love. Fast, pray and continually ask for help. You will get there.

[@alleylynn]

Amen ❤🙏🏼

[@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

[@jacobjohn3552]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@ruchirajackson4947]

Thank you Pastor John. The way you bring out the word has indeed transformed my life.

[@RL-tg6ds]

John Piper is a gift to the church. ❤

[@damianwhite504]

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

[@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. ❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@kacysing]

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

[@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

[@ֆքǟռ-m5g]

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

[@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.

[@luissalazar2021]

This is one faithful pastor

[@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.

[@asmitashaw5602]

Thank you for your word on how to supernaturally read the word of God and Glorify God through it.

[@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

[@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. 🙏🏽

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

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

[@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 🕊️🙏✝️🔥

[@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

[@dereklords9688]

Wow?! This man is on fire

[@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

[@ErigaObiri]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏 Open my heart oh Lord I want to listen from you and see you God 🙏🙏🙏 Am really blessed with this scriptures

[@1PlainOne]

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

[@wolframschneider4307]

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

[@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

[@augustine.c8204]

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

[@mmac4005]

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

[@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.

[@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%!

[@mmac4005]

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

[@crystaljenkins2112]

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

[@koalalou68]

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

[@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!

[@Rastabilities]

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

[@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"

[@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

[@joelhamilton6720]

Praise God God is Spirit

[@pierrespoint]

Glory be to the holy Lord our God!

[@x9102-k2t]

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

[@kirkdawg2583]

I love dr.piper straight up expository preacher

[@swazilandgospelmusic9350]

Blessed be the name of the LORD

[@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!

[@escajedac2740]

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

[@mhba9047]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@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.

[@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

[@escajedac2740]

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

[@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.

[@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,

[@ninawilliams8563]

Thank you Pastor John.

[@JC-kg2uf]

Amen Thanks a lot! From Australia

[@kennyhall8289]

There shall be no idols just God

[@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.

[@velondabe6868]

WOW, you JESUS for your WORD!!!

[@InChrist777]

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

[@kofibonsu8466]

Glory be to God.

[@DCFNETWORKS]

Thank you praise Jesus

[@x9102-k2t]

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

[@MrJosh066717]

John is like a mad scientist of the bible

[@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

[@brijj16]

Thank you very much teacher.

[@kathrynnicolestandfield274]

Wow this is so goooooood!!!

[@eugenaionesca]

Piper is a preacher for preachers.

[@kennyhall8289]

Help is here!❤🤟

[@kennyhall8289]

Spreads like fire

[@dylanmcphee8454]

47:37 SO GOOD!

[@ֆքǟռ-m5g]

How I love you brother. 💕🌹

[@Grace17893]

Great minister

[@Clairsmith123]

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

[@christianmatteussen98]

This is me please pray for me, a pharisee

[@prabhakararaorajarapu429]

AMEN MY LOVE LORD JESUS

[@patriciabrower5527]

The author of scripture is both the human author and the Divine. So I don't understand why we are trying to limit the understanding of the meaning to the human author.

[@unc1589]

“Reading the Bible and thinking your own thoughts is wrong”*. I’ve been saying this for years! The gospel is not YOURS it’s God’s! We are either right or wrong about what it means

[@suelizmungai8863]

Give me you everything else can wait!!

[@baburaokanapala]

Thank you! John.

[@love1another989]

Yes!!! Yes! EVERYDAY.

[@emmanueldavid6313]

The holy ghost has been urging me recently to study systematically the thought of each writer of the Bible

[@alieslami2321]

Masterpiece

[@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.

[@Ayleen._.]

Mr. John I sent you some Facebook messenger texts... maybe read them with this sermon in mind. God bless you.

[@damutae612]

Heavenly Father thank you for everything...in Jesus name... amen

[@Zamella1]

THANK YOU!

[@fullsunoo]

good word!