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

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.' 💯❤️✝️

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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. 🙏🏽

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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