Light + Truth
Desiring God
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 27min
God’s Purpose in Suffering
What has God revealed about his purposes in our suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to Job 32:1–37:24 to protect us from interpreting our trials in unhelpful ways.
Jun 24, 2024 • 26min
Clinging to Faith
Explore Job's unwavering faith during suffering and response to misguided friends. Discover his belief in future life reversal and trust in God's sovereignty and justice.
Jun 21, 2024 • 24min
Heaven’s Perspective on Suffering
Imagine how much strength might come if we could see behind the scenes when we suffer. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Job 1:1 and 2:10 to provide a glimpse into heaven.
Jun 20, 2024 • 21min
How a Will Embraces God
Exploring the connection between God's providence and believers' pursuit of knowing and enjoying Him, the New Covenant's implications on decision making, the compatibility between human will and divine influence, perspectives on authenticity in relationships with God, and the transformative power of God's grace on individuals.
Jun 19, 2024 • 24min
Does Providence Eliminate My Will?
What’s the relationship between God’s providence and the human will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Philippians 2:12–13 to show how God’s sovereignty enables our willing.
Jun 18, 2024 • 24min
God Decides the Future
Exploring God's active role in shaping the future through divine intervention and prophecy. Discussing how God's providence helped in rebuilding the temple and showcasing the interplay between God's sovereignty and human will. Delving into the influence of prophecies on kings and the construction efforts of the elders of the Jews.
Jun 17, 2024 • 26min
God Rules Babylon
What do we learn about God’s providence from the reign of Nebuchadnezzar? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Daniel 4 to reveal the depth of God’s rule over all rulers.
Jun 14, 2024 • 18min
Seemingly Insignificant Providence
God’s providence means he is always at work in our lives, even when he doesn’t seem to be. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Matthew 2:23 to encourage us with God’s unseen care.
Jun 13, 2024 • 22min
The God Who Commands Calamity
Why couldn’t Jeremiah say that God took a vacation when judgment came upon his people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper considers God’s involvement in calamity.
Jun 12, 2024 • 22min
Nothing Frustrates God
What does it mean for God to rule absolutely over all? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to the book of Ezekiel to stress the sheer God-ness of God.
