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

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[ok_big_ben_ok]

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.'
💯❤️✝️

[sumaiacosta]

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

[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

[jrose]

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

[GraceSpunge]

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

[Tmcgivern]

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

[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. 🙏🏻

[TheMLMGold]

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

[Purrl]

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.

[Dibdib]

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!

[sailoruall]

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.

[hopejesus]

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.

[servantofjesus]

He is 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

[Yesica]

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!

[ssebhatu]

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. ❤️

[jacobjohn]

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

[damianwhite]

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

[auntiemsplace]

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

[honestmike]

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!