As Piper comments, we might make a delicious meal and “tell” people that the meal is delicious, but until they “taste” it, they won’t truly know that it is, in fact, delicious. The book is filled with deep and profound “gleanings” from the heart of a faithful pastor.īut perhaps the most impactful aspect of this book was its focus on not only “seeing” Christ, but also “savoring” Him. Pastor John is a godly man whose heart has been drenched with the truths of this book, and he has counseled many Christians on the importance of seeing Jesus, not only for their salvation but also their sanctification. Secondly, it is highly pastoral in nature. It is saturated with Scripture after Scripture, reminding the reader that Jesus wants to reveal Himself on the pages of His Word. There are a number of things that I appreciate about this book. Passage after passage exposes the believer to different aspects of Jesus’ Person and Work that we might be refreshed and motivated to loving service to our King and Savior all the more.

Pastor John Piper writes a book for every believer, young or older, with the purpose of exposing the Christian to the majesty of Christ. John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else.Do you long to “see” Jesus in a fresh way? I am not talking about a sort of “mystical” seeing, but to understand and know Him in a deeper way, so that you are driven to worship and obedient holiness? Then this is the book for you. Jesus said, 'If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.' Ask God for the grace to do his will, and you will see the truth of his Son. Keep your eyes open, and fill them with the portrait of Jesus in God's Word.

He calmed a raging storm with a word but would not get himself down from the cross. He baffled proud scribes with his wisdom but was understood and loved by children. The depth and complexity of Jesus shatter our simple mental frameworks. How? Jesus Christ-the divine Person revealed in the Bible-has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, 'Yes, this is truth.' It's like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing that it is sweet. You've never met him in person, and you don't know anyone who has.

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