Pastor John Piper joins the podcast to share a hopeful vision for the second coming of Jesus. Hear how anticipating the return of Christ can help people who are suffering with hardship and disability today, plus the importance of cultivating a deep love for the Savior as we await his return.

John Piper serves as founder and teacher at Desiring God and is chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. For 33 years, Piper served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He has authored more than 50 books, and more than 30 years of his preaching and writing are available at DesiringGod.org.


KEY QUESTIONS:

What will happen when Christ returns?How can anticipation of Christ’s return provide help and hope when you’re suffering?How can you cultivate a deeper affection for the Lord while longing for his return?

 

 

KEY SCRIPTURES:

1 Thessalonians 41 Corinthians 15Matthew 13:43Luke 12:372 Timothy 4:8Galatians 2:20

 

 

Read more in Pastor John Piper's book Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ.

As you listen, send the podcast team a message with your comments and questions. 

 

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