Ministry Like a Nursing Mother: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 6
The apostle Paul could be gentle like a nursing mother and firm like an exhorting father. Does our ministry share that balance?
Jul 05, 2022
Look at the Book
Look at the Book is John Piper's ongoing series of 8-12 minute videos to help you learn to read the Bible for yourself.
Episodes
Loving Praise Versus Lifting Burdens: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 5
The fear of man can become a subtle and relentless craving for praise. How much do you do to be seen by others?
Jul 02, 2022
Don’t Make Ministry a Pretext for Greed: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 4
Ministers should not only keep their lives free from the love of money, but from the appearance that they love money.
Jun 30, 2022
Are Silvanus and Timothy Apostles? 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 3
Scripture uses the word “apostle” in two ways, a special way and a common one. Do you know what they are?
Jun 28, 2022
A Christ-Exalting Renunciation of Power: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 2
An apostle has more authority than an earthly king, so why did Paul make it a point to lay down his power so often?
Jun 25, 2022
Sex, Money, Praise, Power — No! 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 1
Pastors, we must not minister for popularity, for greed, for sex, for power. Shepherd from a love for people, for God, and for his glory.
Jun 23, 2022
Gospel Authenticity, Proven and Pure: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 2
How do you know if your boldness in your faith is from yourself or from God?
Jun 21, 2022
Boldness in Conflict Comes from God: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 1
Is the Spirit ever more evident than when a man keeps sharing the gospel despite all it has cost him?
Jun 18, 2022
Jesus Delivers Us from the Wrath to Come: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 4
No suffering is like eternal suffering under the righteous wrath of Christ. Flee to him for refuge from that coming disaster.
Jun 16, 2022
Christian Life as Waiting and Serving: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 3
Jesus does not leave us to wait in passivity and inactivity. As he leaves, he says, “Engage in my business until I come.”
Jun 14, 2022
Dead Idols Don’t Give Living Joy: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 2
False gods clamor for our embrace and affection, but only our God can deliver what he promises: life and joy everlasting.
Jun 11, 2022
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Human Example: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 1
Each of us has an opportunity to become an example for someone in a way that strengthens them to live for Christ.
Jun 09, 2022
What Kind of Conduct Validates the Gospel? 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 5
Can preachers today say to their people, “You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake”?
Jun 07, 2022
Joy in Affliction Validates Election: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 4
A great way to know that you are a genuine Christian: you receive the word of God with joy, even when afflictions and setbacks come.
Jun 04, 2022
Invincible Joy Confirms Our Election: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 3
Joy in Christ that withers when tribulation comes had no real root to begin with. Real joy perseveres even through real trials.
Jun 02, 2022
Do Not Diminish God’s Love for You: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 2
Can we diminish God’s love for us? If so, it’s critical to know how we do.
May 31, 2022
Hope Will Put You to Work: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 1
The apostle Paul often gives thanks to God for what other Christians do. Why does he do that?
May 28, 2022
What Does It Mean to Be in God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Part 2
What does it mean to be in God or in Christ? It means at least three great things.
May 26, 2022
The Setting of 1 Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Part 1
Join Pastor John for this first episode in his new teaching series through the book of 1 Thessalonians.
May 24, 2022
How Would You Summarize Ephesians? Ephesians 1–6
How would you go about summarizing the whole book of Ephesians? Join Pastor John as he attempts to do just that.
May 21, 2022
Grace from Start to Finish: Ephesians 6:23–24, Part 2
When you love the Lord Jesus, you are showing that your life got its start in grace, and that you will experience more grace forever and ever.
May 19, 2022
A Closing Cry for Peace and Love: Ephesians 6:23–24, Part 1
At the close of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he calls on God to give to the church two things: the peace and love which come from faith.
May 17, 2022
What Do the Lives of Teachers Tell Us? Ephesians 6:21–22
Pastors, your people need to see your lives so that they might pray for you, imitate you, and be encouraged by you.
May 14, 2022
The Camaraderie of Spiritual Conflict: Ephesians 6:16–20
The armor of God is not just meant for us in our individual walk. It is meant to help us fight the good fight together.
May 12, 2022
The Helmet, the Sword, and the Seriousness of the War: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 8
Those who are eternally secure still need a helmet, a sword, and a shield. They still need to put on armor and fight the war.
May 10, 2022
How the Shield of Faith Blocks Satanic Arrows: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 7
If you are a Christian, you have a supernatural enemy who every day aims his arrows at you. Do you know how to use your shield?
May 07, 2022
What Kind of Spiritual Armor Are Shoes? Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 6
The apostle Paul commands us to wear the readiness of the gospel of peace on our feet. What is the readiness of the gospel and why our feet?
May 05, 2022
Run the Devil Out with Righteousness: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 5
The apostle Paul calls us to put on the breastplate of righteousness. What exactly is that and how do we put it on?
May 03, 2022
O Christians! Be People of Truth: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 4
Christians are people of the truth. We speak the truth, believe the truth, love the truth.
Apr 30, 2022
New Identity and Armor Against the Devil: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 3
You do not put on the armor of God with your hands. You put it on with your mind and your heart and your reason and your will.
Apr 28, 2022