Yesterday morning, I cradled my two-week-old son and read again the words of Pharaoh in Exodus 1:22: “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the…
Category: Desiring God
Kindness That Makes Us New – John Piper
What changed when God’s kindness appeared? John Piper shows from Titus 3:1–8 how Christ’s coming brings the mercy that makes sinners new. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
1 Corinthians 1:13–17, Part 2: Why God Kept Paul from Baptizing – John Piper
When Paul looked back on his work of establishing the Corinthian church, he thanked God for keeping him from baptizing too many believers. Why? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Read, Be Read, and Read Again – Betsy Howard
ABSTRACT: Reading classic fiction is an exercise both in reading and in being read. Great works of literature — commonly identified as classics because of their enduring longevity, distinct quality,…
God’s Call Creates Life – John Piper
What makes the gospel come alive? John Piper opens 1 Peter 1:13–25 to show that God calls dead sinners into living faith. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Does God Owe You? – John Piper
What’s the relationship between our good deeds and God’s reward? When he empowers us to obey him, he loves to celebrate the beauty of his grace. Listen Now Read More…
Have Babies and Don’t Kill Them – Marshall Segal
Have babies and don’t kill them. That’s a decent summary of the direct commands we have from God before the law is handed down in Exodus. The first and most…
Fear That Sings and Dances – David Mathis
The hostile army ignored God as long as they could, but when he looked down at them, they panicked. Then his people’s newfound fear of him erupted in song and…
Don’t Set Your Hope on Tomorrow – Matt Reagan
“How’s your 401(k) looking?” “What’s your five-year plan?” “We’re heading out West this summer.” “Everybody’s working for the weekend . . .” We hear each of these phrases in our daily dialogue (or…
1 Corinthians 1:13–17, Part 1: Antidote to Disharmony: Christ’s Unity, Christ’s Death, Christ’s Name – John Piper
In the face of church factions, Paul exhorts members of Christ’s body to focus on the unique work Jesus has done through his death and resurrection. Watch Now Read More…