955. David and Absalom | David 11

Sin never sits still. It grows, spreads, and bears fruit—often in ways we never expect. The Bible says, “God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” Every choice plants a seed, and every seed eventually grows into a harvest.In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. This week, we open 2 Samuel 15, one of Scripture’s most sobering portraits of how sin’s consequences unfold.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Have you ever doubted God’s goodness because you couldn’t see how things would work out? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul teaches from Exodus 4:27–31 to remind us that when God calls, He also guides and provides—unleashing His power and grace for those who follow Him by faith.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today, Paul answers a question from a listener whose daughter is dating someone exploring different theological traditions, and they’re seeking wisdom on whether and how the relationship can move forward.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/AskWhat Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday LifePaulTripp.com/DoctrineMarriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to MakePaulTripp.com/MarriageWhat Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of MarriagePaulTripp.com

This week, Paul reminds us that true peace isn’t found in clinging to youth; it’s found in the unchanging presence and grace of God, who walks with us through every stage of 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 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.

Mephibosheth was one of the last surviving members of Saul’s family—a man crippled in both feet, calling himself nothing more than “a dead dog.” Yet King David, remembering his covenant with Jonathan, sought him out—not for punishment, but for grace, welcoming him to dine at the king’s table.In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s sermon series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. This week, Paul shows how this small story of mercy becomes a powerful window into the grand story of Redemption.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Have you ever read a Bible passage so strange you wondered why it was even there?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul unpacks one of Scripture’s most puzzling stories—when God sought to kill Moses in Exodus 4—and shows how this shocking moment reveals both God’s holy requirements and his gracious provision through Jesus Christ.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today, Paul responds to a question we received about responding in a Christ-like way when being rebuked. If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/AskRelationships: A Mess Worth MakingPaulTripp.com/Relationships

This week, Paul reminds us that every twist in our story is written by a sovereign Author who never changes, even as everything else does.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 a fallen world, things are not always what they seem to be. Such is the case in 2 Samuel 6, when the Lord kills Uzzah for simply touching the Ark of the Covenant in the wrong fashion. We are drawn to question God - "is this really the God I choose to serve?" In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s sermon series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. This week, Paul explains that this story is actually a case study about the holiness of God, and that His holiness is our only hope.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Have you ever felt God calling you back to the very place you once ran from?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul unpacks Moses’ return, God’s hardening of Pharaoh’s heart, and how Scripture holds together both God’s sovereignty and our responsibility in every choice we make.