Do you know why you were made?

By LAB

ACCESS: This video is in English with the addition of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and English captions. You can find the original video HERE.

 

God created us for his glory.

  • That his glory be known as the greatest Treasure.
  • That his glory be enjoyed as the greatest Pleasure.
  • That his glory be shown as the greatest Treasure.

 

Scripture References
Isaiah 43:6-7, Genesis 1:27, Psalm 19:1

 

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary.

For more information on John Piper and Desiring God, check out desiringgod.org

For more information on Bethlehem College & Seminary, check out bcsmn.edu

Special thanks to John Piper and Desiring God for graciously letting us translate their material into sign language for the deaf to enjoy and benefit from.

November 1, 2020
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a-mini-theology-of-hell

By LAB

ACCESS: This video is in English with the addition of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and English captions. You can find the original video HERE.

 

What is the opposite of Salvation? Destruction. The Bible describes hell in various ways. Paul describes it as “destruction,” “God’s vengeance” and “the wrath of God.” Jesus describes it as the “opposite of life.” John describes it as the “bottomless pit” and the “lake of fire that burns with sulfur.”

This is why Paul wept over unbelievers. He did not rejoice in the destruction of his adversaries. He wept over it.

 

Scripture References
Philippians 3:18-21, Philippians 1:28, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Romans 5:9, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 5:29-30, Revelation 17:8, Revelation 19:20, Revelation 14:9-11

 

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary.

For more information on John Piper and Desiring God, check out desiringgod.org

For more information on Bethlehem College & Seminary, check out bcsmn.edu

Special thanks to John Piper and Desiring God for graciously letting us translate their material into sign language for the deaf to enjoy and benefit from.

October 18, 2020
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do-you-weep-over-the-perishing

By LAB

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Paul cried over the unbelievers who would be cut off from Christ for eternity if they died lost. We should too. Heaven and hell are real places and real people are going there. We should never be happy when an unbeliever dies. Even if that person had persecuted us for our faith and caused great harm to us and/or our community. Their ultimate punishment is so severer that we should bitterly weep over them dying lost and fervently pray for salvation for those who are still living.

 

Scripture References
Philippians 3:17-21, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 19:41-42, Romans 9:1-3, Acts 20:30-31, 2 Corinthians 2:4

 

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary.

For more information on John Piper and Desiring God, check out desiringgod.org

For more information on Bethlehem College & Seminary, check out bcsmn.edu

Special thanks to John Piper and Desiring God for graciously letting us translate their material into sign language for the deaf to enjoy and benefit from.

October 18, 2020
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my-emotional-response-is-weak

By LAB

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In the final part of the series, “Four Obstacles in Bible Reading,” we discuss how our hearts can become
dull, causing us to not feel anything when we read God’s Word.

 

Scripture References
Psalm 119:36, Psalm 119:18, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 90:14, John 15:11, Hebrews 13:5-6, Psalm 17:15, Psalm 63:5-6, Psalm 73:25-26

 

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary.

For more information on John Piper and Desiring God, check out desiringgod.org

For more information on Bethlehem College & Seminary, check out bcsmn.edu

Special thanks to John Piper and Desiring God for graciously letting us translate their material into sign language for the deaf to enjoy and benefit from.

October 11, 2020
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i-dont-see-wonders

By LAB

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In Part 2 of the series, “Four Obstacles in Bible Reading,” we learn about why we sometimes don’t see anything wonderous in the Bible and how to fix it.

 

Scripture References
Psalm 119:36, Psalm 119:18, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 90:14, Jeremiah 5:21, Ezekiel 12:2, Matthew 13:13, Deuteronomy 29:4, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Ephesians 1:16-19

 

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary.

For more information on John Piper and Desiring God, check out desiringgod.org

For more information on Bethlehem College & Seminary, check out bcsmn.edu

Special thanks to John Piper and Desiring God for graciously letting us translate their material into sign language for the deaf to enjoy and benefit from.

October 4, 2020
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i-am-distracted-and-divided

By LAB

ACCESS: This video is in English with the addition of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and English captions. You can find the original video HERE.

 

In Part 3 of the series, “Four Obstacles in Bible Reading,” we discuss how distractions and misplaced priorities hinder our study of God’s Word.

 

Scripture References
Psalm 119:36, Psalm 119:18, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 90:14, Luke 11:17, 1 Samuel 7:3, Proverbs 3:5, Matthew 22:37, James 1:5-8, James 4:8, Matthew 6:24

 

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary.

For more information on John Piper and Desiring God, check out desiringgod.org

For more information on Bethlehem College & Seminary, check out bcsmn.edu

Special thanks to John Piper and Desiring God for graciously letting us translate their material into sign language for the deaf to enjoy and benefit from.

October 4, 2020
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i-dont-want-to-read-the-bible

By Commentary

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Why is it so hard to read the Bible sometimes? In this video, Pastor John Piper will go over the common hinderances we face and how to deal with them through prayer.

But why is the Bible so important?

There are five effects to reading God’s Word.
It gives us:

Life (John 6:68), Faith (Romans 10:17), Hope (Romans 15:4), Joy (John 15:11) and Fruitfulness (Psalm
1:2-3).

Even though there are obviously great reasons to read the Bible, we often don’t read it. But why?

There are four reasons or hinderances that frequently get in our way.

1-We simply don’t want to read it. 2-We don’t see anything worthwhile. 3-We are too distracted. 4-We don’t feel anything when we read it.

So how do we pray through these obstacles?

Remember I.O.U.S
I. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! (Psalm 119:36)
O. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. (Psalm 119:18)
U. Unite my heart to fear your name. (Psalm 86:11)
S. Satisfy us in the mourning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
(Psalm 90:14)

Scripture References
John 6:68, Romans 10:17, Romans 15:4, John 15:11, Psalm 1:2-3, Psalm 119:36, Psalm 119:18, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 90:14, Psalm 119:12, 1 Kings 8:57-58, Psalm 141:4

 

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary.

For more information on John Piper and Desiring God, check out desiringgod.org

For more information on Bethlehem College & Seminary, check out bcsmn.edu

Special thanks to John Piper and Desiring God for graciously letting us translate their material into sign language for the deaf to enjoy and benefit from.

September 27, 2020
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