Light + Truth When God Is Glad
Oct 20, 2025
Explore the joyful nature of God as John Piper delves into Luke 15, revealing how the Father eagerly welcomes repentant sinners. Learn about the Pharisees' criticisms of Jesus and His mission to seek the lost. Discover the profound joy in heaven over repentance through compelling parables. Piper emphasizes the relevance of this message today, urging compassion towards those who are spiritually lost. Personal reflections on love and the struggles tied to genuine relationships further enrich this enlightening discussion.
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Jesus Actively Pursues Sinners
- Jesus eagerly seeks sinners rather than passively waiting for them to come.
- This reception mirrors heaven's joy when the lost repent and are found.
Lostness, Pursuit, And Heavenly Joy
- The three parables link lostness, pursuit, and heavenly celebration.
- Repentance is the 'found' moment that triggers joy in heaven.
Unidentified Bodies And True Lostness
- Piper recounts 68 unidentified bodies buried near Chicago to illustrate social lostness.
- He contrasts that with the far greater tragedy of being unknown by God at death.
