Light + Truth

Why is it good news that Jesus himself has become our new meeting place with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to John 2:12–22 for an answer to that thought-provoking question.

How has Christ loved the church? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to see the lengths the Son has gone to have his bride.

What happens when the glory of Jesus is revealed through the preaching of the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 2:1–11 to unfold how God works through the good news.

In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 11:36 to put the glory of God on display for our satisfaction.

How does God become our treasure when we could never deserve him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 11:33–36 for a deeper look at the gospel.

What should happen in us when we are confronted with the depths of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper expounds Romans 11:33–36 to explore how unfathomably great our God is.

How much are you currently relying on the nourishing milk of the word? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 5:11–14 to help us understand just how much we need the Bible in order to grow to maturity.

Why is the eternality of Christ’s priesthood so important? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at Hebrews 5:4–10 to examine the significance of Christ’s never-ending ministry on our behalf.

What gives us confidence, in the face of all our sin, that Christ is our source of eternal salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 5:4–10 to strengthen our assurance.

What does it mean for us to have a great high priest in the presence of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 4:14–5:3 to encourage us with the superior ministry of Jesus.

Why must we understand who Jesus is and what he’s done for us on the Bible’s terms? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to Hebrews 4:14–5:3 for the categories Scripture provides for knowing Christ.

Why must we be diligent with the word of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 4:12–13 to show us how the Scriptures help us battle an unbelieving heart.

What is the future rest that God has promised his people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper considers that coming day in Hebrews 4:1–11.

What makes our security in salvation eternal? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles the question of eternal security from Hebrews 3:12–19.

What makes our union with Christ so utterly important? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 3:7–19 to show just how dependent on him we really are.

Why does it matter that Jesus is called both the apostle and high priest of our confession? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 3:1–6 to show how these two titles meet our two greatest needs.

Why do we desperately need to hear God’s word of mercy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 4:4–6 to answer that question.

Why did Jesus come into the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers the most important question in the world from Malachi 4:1–3.

How do we trust the promises in the Bible when we’re worried they won’t come true? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 3:13–18 for a look at our infinitely gracious and trustworthy God.

How does our relationship to money change when we experience the infinite generosity of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that ever-relevant question from Malachi 3:7–12.

What does it mean to trust in the purifying mercy of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Malachi 2:17–3:6 to encourage us to trust God’s power to transform our lives.

What enables us to keep the covenants we make? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 2:10–16 for a look at how God’s faithfulness transforms and sustains our faithfulness.

What are the essential qualities of successful pastoral ministry? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi 2:1–9 to highlight the characteristics of a faithful shepherd.

What happens when pastors fail in the ministry of the word? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Malachi 2:1–9 for a needed word of warning.

Genuine worship treasures God above all things and fuels God-centered passion in people. What if our worship doesn’t look or feel like that? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses this still relevant question from Malachi 1:6–14.