Ask Pastor John How Do I Pray from the Misery of My Sin?
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Nov 16, 2022 Explore the emotional journey of approaching God amidst personal sin and brokenness. Discover how to seek divine forgiveness and guidance, even when feeling undeserving. Learn about the nature of God through Old Testament stories, which offer hope during suffering. Emphasize the importance of approaching God with reverence and humility, reflecting on His identity as the Creator. This conversation offers comfort and understanding for anyone grappling with spiritual distress.
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Deserved Distress Still Receives Mercy
- John Piper emphasizes that the people are in a deserved distress caused by their sin and by God's judgment.
- He insists this status does not disqualify them from receiving God's good news and mercy.
Don’t Reject God’s Good News
- Do not tell God you are beyond His good news because you sinned your way into misery.
- Accept that the cross, mercy, and blood of Christ still apply to you despite your guilt.
Retelling Scripture To Test God’s Character
- The Levites respond by retelling the whole story of God's dealings in the Old Testament back to God.
- They use sacred history to test whether God is the kind of God who can be enjoyed in their distress.
