Skip to content
A Special Message from Dr. John Piper episode artwork

Apr 26, 2026 33 min

A Special Message from Dr. John Piper

from Houston's First Baptist Church Hosted by Dr. John Piper

The story of Lazarus in John 11:1-6 reveals a shocking truth about God's love. When Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, He deliberately stayed away for two days, allowing His beloved friend to die. This wasn't cruelty but love—a love that prioritizes what we need most over what we want most. True love gives us what will ultimately satisfy: seeing and treasuring God's glory above health, safety, or even life itself. Jesus's love transforms our priorities so we can trust Him whether He gives or takes away, knowing His purposes are always good.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

A Special Message from Dr. John Piper

0:00 33:24

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Share this episode

Similar podcasts

Sermons | Countryside Bible Church Countryside Bible Church At Countryside Bible Church, we equip believers to joyfully live holy lives, to serve one another, and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, all to the glory of God. We are committed to a high view of God, and a high view of Scripture.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Houston's First Baptist Church?

This episode is 33 minutes long.

When was this Houston's First Baptist Church episode published?

This episode was published on April 26, 2026.

Can I download this Houston's First Baptist Church episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.