630. The Witness (John 1:6-7) | Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Mark's Gospel offers a far more radical and compelling vision of discipleship than much of 21st-century Western Christianity.In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul unpacks Jesus’ call to His first disciples, their surprising response, and what their example means for our own walk with Christ today.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Have you ever felt confused about the purpose behind the plagues of Exodus?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul shows how God used these signs to reveal His absolute rule over creation and to anchor His people’s hope in His promises.To hear more of these studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

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.This week, Paul answers a question from Joseph, who wonders whether seemingly minor historical details in the Bible should shape the way we understand a passage.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/AskMining for TreasurePaulTripp.com/Treasure

This week, Paul looks at Mary’s Magnificat and how her worship shapes our response when God surprises us with the unexpected.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.

You’re about to hear the third and final session of Paul Tripp’s free teaching series, Men of Faith. If you’d like to stream or download the video sessions, and access the accompanying study guide, you can find everything at PaulTripp.com/Men. Paul Tripp Ministries also offers several other free teaching series, including Redeeming Joy—a study on experiencing full joy in Christ; Mining for Treasure—a guide to getting the most out of your personal Bible study; and Voices of Influence—a resource to help parents navigate the digital age and protect their children from the dangers of social media.You can explore all of these free series, and future releases, at Store.PaulTripp.com. Men of Faith: PaulTripp.com/Men Contact: [email protected]

You're about to listen to the second session from Paul Tripp's conference, Men of Faith. Originally recorded in 2020, Men of Faith has been recently updated to include a brand-new study guide. It's available completely for free to listen to now on the Paul Tripp Podcast or to download from PaulTripp.com/Men.A special thanks to our generous donors who support Paul Tripp Ministries and allow us to make gospel resources like Men of Faith available completely free. If you have been blessed by the bible teaching Paul Tripp Ministries makes available, you can consider supporting us as well at PaulTripp.com/Give.Men of Faith: PaulTripp.com/Men Contact: [email protected]

If you had to choose just three words to describe biblical masculinity, what would they be? How would you explain what makes a Christian man truly a Christian man?Paul Tripp Ministries is thrilled to introduce Men of Faith, a free teaching series where Paul opens Scripture to show how God calls men to be fearless, tender, and thankful—three surprising traits that define a life shaped by grace.All three audio-only sessions are available right now on our podcast. You can also stream or download the full video series, which includes a robust study guide with discussion questions perfect for one-on-one discipleship, small groups, or church-wide men’s ministry. You’ll also find conversation prompts for young men, making Men of Faith an ideal resource for dads and sons or youth groups.Men of Faith: PaulTripp.com/MenContact: [email protected]

You won’t believe the showdown in Exodus 7—Pharaoh’s magicians try to match God’s power, only to be hilariously swallowed up in defeat.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul examines the serpent-sign confrontation, the real-but-limited power of evil, and the absolute sovereignty of a God whose plans cannot be resisted.To hear more of these studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Over the past few months, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been unpacking one of the most essential realities of the Christian life: faith. Not vague optimism. Not blind hope. But a God-given way of living that reshapes everything.In this fourth and final episode of What Even Is Faith?, Paul and Shelby bring the series to a close by exploring how real faith grows in the struggles and joys of everyday life.For more episodes of The Connecting Podcast visit PaulTripp.com/Connecting

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.This week, Paul responds to a question from Sandy, who is reading Everyday Gospel and was troubled by Paul’s statement that there would be no Jesus, no death and resurrection without Esther. While Paul clarifies the point in the next paragraph, Sandy wonders what happens if a reader stops early and misunderstands his intent.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/AskPartner with Paul Tripp Ministries:PaulTripp.com/Give