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This week, Paul reflects on the awe-inspiring nature of how Jesus is the fulfillment of all that God promised in the Old Testament. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Support the mission of Paul Tripp Ministries by making a tax-deductible donation before the year ends:

• Donate Online: PaulTripp.com/Give
• Mail a check: 21 N. Main Street, Ste 8, Coopersburg, PA 18036
• Stock Gift Information: Wells Fargo, Account #7533-1848, DTC 0141
• IRA Gift Information: EIN 83-0461061

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If you had to describe what it truly means to follow Jesus, how would you answer?

In today’s episode, we continue a sermon series from the archives in the book of James and in this sermon, Paul uncovers the motivation that sets the Christian life apart and shares four practical applications for everyday living.

To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Every time the Christmas season comes around, we look forward to putting up a tree, giving and receiving gifts, and participating in other traditions that make this wonderful time of year so special. But sometimes, the most significant aspect of the season — remembering the birth of Jesus — grows old and familiar.

What better way to focus your heart on Christ than with a 25-day Bible reading plan?

We're excited to give away a brand-new free resource from Paul Tripp Ministries: the Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional. This downloadable ebook includes 25 daily readings by Paul, each paired with a Scripture passage and a prayer.

In today’s episode, we’ll share the introduction and the December 1 entry to help you meditate on the true reason for the season.

To download your free copy and follow along every day until Christmas, go to PaulTripp.com/Christmas.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word “Speak” in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model we’ve been discussing lately. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

If you wanted to be effective in being part of what God is doing in another person’s life, what would be helpful to know?

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to help us understand what God is doing so we can be effective tools in His hands. 

If you want to hear more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Community.

When Jesus came to earth, did he render God’s law obsolete?

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:16-18 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul shows us the relationship between grace and the law and that while both are needed, only grace can save you from your sin. 

To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers a question we received from a woman whose small groups at church have only ever been mixed—men and women. She asks: “Should men and women have separate or gender-specific Bible studies or meeting times?” 

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands:
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In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guests Jackie and Jonny Gibson discuss the process of dealing with grief for followers of Christ. 

To hear more of Paul’s conversation with Jonny and Jackie, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 033:
https://youtu.be/VtfnzmTVd10?si=MT3KyEh1kygHxCqK

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about biblical counseling: "I have been encouraged by a seasoned saint that I may have a gift in counseling, and I am trying to find a career for my life. I finished my bachelor's degree in theological studies, but I am not too good at Greek, which has kept me from pursuing seminary. What steps would you say for someone to take?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word “Know” in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model we’ve been discussing lately. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

If we want to live God-honoring lives as followers of Christ, we need some outside assistance from our community of faith. We can’t do this alone. 

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to help us see how our faith community is not merely a helpful tool in the toolbox but a vital lifeline for everyday gospel living. 

If you want to hear more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Community.

What glorious thing captures your heart right now?

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:14-15 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul reminds us that we were hardwired for glory and how we find ultimate fulfillment in our longing for glory. 

To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about alcohol: "I need your advice: our neighbor next door has invited us over for supper twice; they have provided beer and wine. They know we don’t drink, but no one seems offended. I want to have them over to our place, so do I buy beer and wine for them, do I ask them to bring their own as we normally do with company, or do we abstain from beer and wine altogether?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as Thanksgiving approaches in the United States, Paul reminds us of an important truth: no matter how much we eat, our hunger will return. But when we feast from the banquet of God’s grace, we will be forever satisfied. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guests Jackie and Jonny Gibson discuss the idea of using liturgy to fuel personal daily worship. 

To hear more of Paul’s conversation with Jonny and Jackie, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 033:
https://youtu.be/VtfnzmTVd10?si=2udpgs3F_OIX9sBi

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question about having children: "Is it a sin for a married Christian couple to not have children? What if health, age, or financial issues would make having children more difficult?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
PaulTripp.com/Parenting

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word “Love” in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model we’ve been discussing lately. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Are you addicted to the things of this world? Money, power, possessions, pleasure - these things have the ability to grip our hearts in unexpected ways.
 
In today’s episode, we will listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to help us see how finding our identity in the things of earth will lead us to all the wrong things and how finding our identity in Christ is the only solution. 

If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Community.

Do you know who you are? Do you have a strong grasp on your identity?

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:12-13 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. In it, Paul dives into one of the most important and glorious identity statements in all of Scripture.

To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question about pastoral ministry: "What advice do you have for pastors who feel abused or hurt by their congregation and/or the leadership (either the eldership or the senior pastors above them)? How do you discern when it’s time to leave?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

How does the gospel comfort us during the most painful experiences of life?

Jackie and Jonny Gibson experienced crushing grief with the death and stillbirth of their child at 39 weeks. They have written two books—one for mothers and one for kids—to help the Church process this devastating form of loss while holding on to the comfort of Christ.

Jackie is from Australia, and Jonny is from Northern Ireland. I know you'll be blessed by this gospel conversation on this month's Connecting Podcast!

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question about pastoral care we received from a listener: "What does it look like for the church to provide adequate pastoral care for their pastors? What should a pastor do to be more like “body” – and what should the congregation and church leadership do to treat the pastor like he's part of the body?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church
PaulTripp.com/Lead

Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry
PaulTripp.com/DangerousCalling

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to examine the word “do” in the "Love. Know. Speak. Do." ministry model we’ve been discussing the past few weeks. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

As Christians, our biggest problem in life does not exist outside of us but rather inside of us. Yet, we often fail to identify this problem properly.
 
In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to help us see the problem of our indwelling sin and what we can do about it. 

If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Community

Sin reduces every person, including the believer, down to a fool. That's why James says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God." 

In today’s episode, we’re going to continue this sermon series from the archives in the book of James. In it, Paul gives a scary diagnosis (that we are all dangerously foolish) and a liberating hope (that Wisdom is a Person).

If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Do you ever reject Jesus with the way you live your life? 

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:9-11 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul wants to help us see the sad reality of how we all reject Jesus when we fall into sin and how we can move forward in His gracious forgiveness. 

To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, a listener had a disagreement with Paul and wanted to ask him about it. He wrote in: "I’m a bit confused. Am I a saint or a sinner? When I trusted Christ as my Savior, didn’t I become a saint? (Phil 1:1). Wouldn’t it be accurate to say I’m a saint who sometimes struggles with sin, but I don’t continue to sin? (I John 3:6)."

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

634. Finding God's Will With Your Feet | Connecting Clip of the Week

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question about success: "You've said that success is more dangerous than failure. How do we keep success from growing into pride? How do we stay low while still striving for success and accomplishment? Is it wrong to want to be successful and accomplish things, even become the best?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to examine the word “speak” in the "Love. Know. Speak. Do." ministry model we’ve been discussing the past few weeks. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

We generally understand how Christ saved us from our sins and how Christ will ultimately save us in eternity, but we tend to struggle with understanding how his work impacts our lives right now. 

In today’s episode, we will listen to a session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to remind us of the everyday benefits of the work of Christ in our lives.
 
If you want to hear more on this topic, you can purchase the entire conference at PaulTripp.com/Community.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:6-7 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. 

To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers a listener's question: "I read your book Awe, but I feel stuck now. I'm struggling to love God more than the pleasures of the world. How could I possibly love God more than a beautiful woman who loves me?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Drew Dyck discuss the theology of presence and how it applies to your everyday life.

To hear more of Paul and Drew’s conversation, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 032:
https://youtu.be/TWAe5zbrJVQ?si=dBztobAIlXr0SfrS

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question: "How do you deal with the internal voices that remind you how bad you are and how good you're not? I feel like I'm struggling with self-loathing and self-hatred."

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Today, we’ll turn to John 8 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study through the gospel of John. In it, we will see that in Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin, but have been freed by his marvelous grace.

To listen to more of these Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to examine the word “know” in the “Love. Know. Speak. Do.” ministry model we've been discussing the past few weeks.

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a session from Paul’s conference material, Portrait of a Struggle. In it, Paul wants to help us think through our hearts' desires and why we’re so easily drawn towards idolatry. 

If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Portrait.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:4-5, where Paul looks at the Light of the world, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the Gospel of John. 

To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question about marriage: "How do I show my spouse grace?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make
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In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Drew Dyck discuss the importance of personal devotional time with the Lord and give some practical tips for implementing this discipline in your life.

To hear more of Paul and Drew’s conversation, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 032:
https://youtu.be/TWAe5zbrJVQ?si=dBztobAIlXr0SfrS

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question about parenting: "How do I parent with grace? Is it possible to give too much grace?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
PaulTripp.com/Parenting

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to examine the word “love” in the “Love. Know. Speak. Do.” ministry model provided last week. If you haven't already, listen to last week's episode for more context. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Let’s face it: Life in a broken world can be pretty difficult at times. That’s why God gives us His Holy Spirit to help all who trust in Him. 

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Portrait of a Struggle. In it, Paul wants to help us consider the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how we can walk more closely with Him. 

If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Portrait.

Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the Gospel of John, Paul dives into John 1:3, where we will study the Creator of all things.

To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question as we approach Father's Day tomorrow: "What advice do you have for fathers?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

RESOURCES:
Two books for dads:

1. Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family - PaulTripp.com/Parenting
2. Age of Opportunity A Biblical Guide for Parenting Teens - PaulTripp.com/Opportunity

Two video series to disciple sons:

1. Men of Faith - PaulTripp.com/Men
2. The Discipleship Playbook - PaulTripp.com/Playbook

We hope that you've been blessed by the last two days of the latest free resource produced by Paul Tripp Ministries—a three-session video Bible study called Redeeming Joy.

Today is the third and final session, and if you want to use the video series and the study guide, you can download it for free at PaulTripp.com/Joy.

Becoming like Christ is a process, not an event. While we may only remember three or four dramatic life moments, grace transforms us in the 10,000 little moments of everyday life.

So when Drew Dyck wrote his book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything, we had to invite him on to the podcast. He's hilarious, brilliant, and transparent.

Faithful living in a fallen world can be exhausting, but the gospel is refreshing! Drew will remind you of that by pointing to Jesus!

"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." - Philippians 1:6

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. 

In this episode, Paul answers this question about fatherhood as we head into Father's Day weekend: "Do you have any regrets as a father?"

If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, Paul provides four essential elements of biblical discipleship to help equip you to be a better disciple-maker in your life. 

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.