When I Don't Desire God (Study Guide): How to Fight for Joy

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Author: John Piper ISBN: 9781433522178
Publisher: Crossway Publication: June 11, 2008
Imprint: Crossway Books Language: English
Author: John Piper
ISBN: 9781433522178
Publisher: Crossway
Publication: June 11, 2008
Imprint: Crossway Books
Language: English

A guided group study that focuses on John Piper's DVD teachingregarding how to fight for true delight in Christ and obtain properaffections for God.

Does the command to love God with all our heart, soul, and mindreally obligate us to enjoy God above all things? Joy and delightare emotions after all, so isn't such love simply a decision of thewill, not a feeling?

According to John Piper, in this companion to the When IDon't Desire God DVD, emotions are commanded everywhere inScripture. They're not just instructions to think a certain way butto feel a certain way. And though we don't have complete control ofour emotions, eternity hangs on the presence of proper affectionsfor God. Therefore, the fight for joy is not optional. It isessential.

This study guide-focused on Piper's powerful teaching onDVD-explores the necessity and strategies of delighting in Christin an eight-session, guided group study. Each guide features helpsfor reflection, penetrating questions, and five daily assignmentsper week. Along with the DVD, it is an ideal package that will leadgroups of any size in the all-important fight for joy.

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A guided group study that focuses on John Piper's DVD teachingregarding how to fight for true delight in Christ and obtain properaffections for God.

Does the command to love God with all our heart, soul, and mindreally obligate us to enjoy God above all things? Joy and delightare emotions after all, so isn't such love simply a decision of thewill, not a feeling?

According to John Piper, in this companion to the When IDon't Desire God DVD, emotions are commanded everywhere inScripture. They're not just instructions to think a certain way butto feel a certain way. And though we don't have complete control ofour emotions, eternity hangs on the presence of proper affectionsfor God. Therefore, the fight for joy is not optional. It isessential.

This study guide-focused on Piper's powerful teaching onDVD-explores the necessity and strategies of delighting in Christin an eight-session, guided group study. Each guide features helpsfor reflection, penetrating questions, and five daily assignmentsper week. Along with the DVD, it is an ideal package that will leadgroups of any size in the all-important fight for joy.

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