Desiring God DVD Study Guide: Finding Complete Satisfaction and Joy in God

John Piper
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  • ISBN: 1601423128, 9781601423122
  • Page count: 144
  • Published: 2011
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Multnomah

THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE IS NOT OPTIONAL. IT IS ESSENTIAL.

This study guide companion to the DVD version of Desiring God—the classic explanation of Christian hedonism by John Piper—will help individuals and groups understand that the supreme calling of life is to "glorify God by enjoying Him forever."

The DVD and this guide create an ideal package for adult and youth Sunday school classes, small groups, retreats, classrooms, families, as well as for individual study.

Topics for this 12-session guided group study include: One Great Mission and MotivationA Summary of Christian HedonismThe Foundation of Christian HedonismThe Essence of Christian HedonismThe Grand Obligation (Part 1): Commanded to Rejoice The Grand Obligation (Part 2): An Essential Element of Faith and WorshipThe Grand Obligation (Part 3): Holy Hedonism Is LoveThe Grand Obligation (Part 4): The Strength for Sanctification and ServiceHow Then Shall We Fight for Joy? (Part 1): Know Its Sources and SetbacksHow Then Shall We Fight for Joy? (Part 2): Make Use of the Means of Grace

Complete with Scripture, key quotations for reflection, penetrating questions, and five daily assignments per week, this study guide will help you understand why God’s pursuit of His glory and your pursuit of joy are not at odds—because God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.

Also includes a 6-session intensive track option. Leader’s Guide Included.

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About the Author

John Piper

John Piper (B.A., Wheaton College; B.Div./M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich) is the founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and the chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. One of the most significant and influential reformed pastor-theologians of our time, Piper has dedicated his life and ministry to heralding the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples in Jesus Christ.

He is a Calvinist Baptist preacher, author, and teacher who served for 33 years as senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the the author of more than 50 books, including A Peculiar Glory, Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, Brothers We are NOT Professionals, This Momentary Marriage, Bloodlines, and Future Grace.