Light + Truth God Never Stops Doing Good
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Mar 17, 2026 
John Piper, Reformed pastor and theologian known for biblical expository preaching, delivers an exegetical sermon. He reads Jeremiah 32:39–41 and frames it as good news. He traces the promise into the new covenant, explains how Gentiles are brought into covenant blessings through Christ, and engages Paul’s teaching on Gentiles, Israel, and future restoration.
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Editor Crying Over Epilogue Illustration
- Piper recounts an editor at Moody Monthly who cried reading his epilogue called Almost Too Good to Be True.
- The anecdote illustrates how deeply moving and unexpectedly joyful these covenant promises felt to readers.
God's Everlasting Covenant Guarantees His Goodness
- Jeremiah 32:39–41 promises God will make an everlasting covenant and never turn away from doing good to his people.
- John Piper links that to the new covenant which writes God's law on hearts and guarantees God’s delight in blessing believers.
New Covenant Benefits Extend Through Christ's Blood
- The benefits of the new covenant extend wherever the blood of Jesus reaches, bringing people into 'new covenant territory.'
- Piper argues Jesus instituted the new covenant at the Last Supper and Paul’s ministry brings Gentiles into its promises.
