Toward Need, Not Comfort: The Blood-Bought Path of the Good Samaritan

Toward Need, Not Comfort: The Blood-Bought Path of the Good Samaritan

Author: Desiring God August 7, 2024 Duration: 43:59
John Piper | You don’t have to be Christian to love the story of the Good Samaritan. But applauding Luke’s parable apart from his Gospel contradicts his purpose.

You'll find a steady stream of biblical teaching and spiritual nourishment within the Messages by Desiring God (Video) podcast. This collection presents the full, thoughtful sermons and talks from the Desiring God teaching team, grounded in a deep commitment to the Christian scriptures. Each episode is more than just a lecture; it's an invitation to see God's character and purposes with greater clarity and to find lasting joy in him. The discussions naturally span theology, everyday Christian living, and the profound truths that shape a resilient faith. By tuning in, you engage with careful explanations of the Bible that aim to strengthen both the mind and the heart. This podcast serves as a reliable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of God's word, offering video content that brings the speakers' passion and conviction directly to you. It’s a space for reflection and growth, where complex ideas are made accessible and the ancient text speaks into modern life. The consistent focus is on how a right view of God transforms every aspect of our existence, fostering a faith that is both thoughtful and deeply felt.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Messages by Desiring God (Video)
Podcast Episodes
The Unusually Human Joy of Jesus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:18
David Mathis | Did Jesus endure the cross for his joy or despite it? The answer takes us to the heart of Jesus’s unusually human joy, and ours.
Providence: The Purposeful Sovereignty of God [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
John Piper | It’s one thing to know God is sovereign; it’s another to know just how far his sovereignty extends and the purposes for which he wields it.
How Doubting Thomas Finds Faith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
John Piper | The story of Jesus and Thomas assures us that Jesus really rose bodily, that his patience surpasses our indwelling sin, and that we need not see to believe.
Be Still and Know: A Crisis-Ready Vision of God [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:42
David Mathis | Where do we turn when the ground beneath our feet seems to buckle and shift? Psalm 46 offers a vision of God to keep us through any crisis.
Where Does Radical Love Come From? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:35
John Piper | How can we be set free from selfishness so that, at any earthly cost to ourselves, we will love other people in a way that makes Christ look great?
Authentic Preaching in the Age of AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:41
Tony Reinke | In the age of artificial intelligence, do we still need preachers? Answering that question well takes us to the heart of God-glorifying preaching.
Take Care How You Hear a Sermon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:04
John Piper | There is a way to see truth without seeing it — to hear without hearing. For all who listen to sermons, the words of Jesus stand: Take care how you hear.
The Privilege of Preaching [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:23
John Piper | Though fraught with challenges and temptations to lose heart, preaching the word of God is a glorious privilege. John Piper gives ten reasons why.