Ask Pastor John | John Piper

This session highlighted the mission of 20Schemes, a ministry committed to bringing the gospel to Scotland’s most deprived communities. Attendees were encouraged to pray, give, or join the work. The conversation then shifted to a Q&A with John Piper, flowing from his earlier message on APTAT—Admit, Pray, Trust, Act, Thank – as a model for living and preaching in the power of the Holy Spirit.Piper explained how he sustains daily delight in Christ. Despite seasons of spiritual dullness, he anchors his life in Scripture, using the acronym I.O.U.S. from the Psalms to pray that God would incline his heart, open his eyes, unite his heart, and satisfy him with steadfast love. He and his wife Noel maintain long-standing rhythms of shared Bible reading, prayer, and singing. With children, they practiced simple daily family devotions centered on Scripture and prayer.In discussing sanctification, Piper admitted that spiritual vulnerability does not disappear with age; Christians must fight the good fight to the end. He also offered pastoral counsel on marriage to unbelieving spouses, discerning when to leave a church, and how churches should evaluate worship music written by groups with questionable theology. The session closed with prayer for 20Schemes and for those struggling to come to Christ.