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Oct 16, 2025 Join John Piper, a renowned Reformed pastor and theologian, as he delves into the provocative questions surrounding why Christ dines with sinners. He tackles our struggles with loving the outcast, the dangers of craving status, and the spiritual complacency that hinders compassion. Piper reflects on personal acts of kindness and outlines Jesus' radical call for costly discipleship. Listeners are challenged to consider the implications of truly welcoming the needy while remaining steadfast in their faith.
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Barriers To Loving Outcasts
- Love of status, unbelief in resurrection reward, and delight in comfort all block compassion for outcasts.
- Resurrection hope and anti-glory motives enable costly, self-giving hospitality.
God Wants A Full House
- God intends heaven to be full and will actively work to fill every seat at his table.
- The banquet image shows God's aggressive, welcoming heart toward sinners and outcasts.
Rescuing Mary By The Hedge
- John Piper recounts rescuing a drunk, lame woman from an assault near his home and praying with her.
- He reflects on his hesitancy to bring her into his house and sees it as part of his sanctification.










