1096. The Watershed Confession | Mark 8:27-30

“You are the Christ.” This four-word confession from Peter marks a turning point in the Gospel of Mark.In today’s episode, we continue our series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul explores why this defining declaration reshapes not just what we believe, but how we live each day.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Our greatest weakness isn’t a barrier to God’s work—it’s the very place where His power is put on display.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 Exodus 17:8–16 to show how God uses human weakness to reveal that true strength is found not in ourselves but in His sustaining grace.To hear more of these studies, 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 addresses this question: "Should Christians be on social media?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Partner with Paul Tripp MinistriesPaulTripp.com/Give

This week, Paul reminds us that while we’re all searching for life, true satisfaction can only be found in Christ, and challenges us to stop chasing empty, horizontal substitutes for what has already been fully given to us in Him.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.

One of the most devastating effects of sin is spiritual blindness. Not only are we blind, but we're blind to our blindness. In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul talks about the difference of being willfully blind and blindly willful.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

God’s provision is constant, yet our instinct is still to doubt, control, and disobey.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul walks through Exodus 16:9–36 to reveal how Israel’s response to God’s provision of manna and quail exposes our own need for grace to obey his commands.To hear more of these studies, 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 addresses two difficult questions from listeners about how to reconcile God’s love and sovereignty with suffering—why He allows disability from birth and why a loving God would send people to hell.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Partner with Paul Tripp MinistriesPaulTripp.com/Give

This week, Paul explains how the Christian life is a paradox of active obedience and deep rest, urging believers to diligently work out their salvation while confidently trusting that God alone secures and sustains it.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.

Why do some Christians seem to have strong faith, while others have weaker faith?In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul identifies three essential ingredients of biblical faith—and offers a sobering warning: it’s possible to profess sound theology while still living in disobedience.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Grumbling doesn’t just reveal a bad attitude; it exposes a heart that’s forgotten God’s goodness and is quietly accusing Him.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul looks at Exodus 16 to show how Israel’s complaints distorted reality and made them forget the God who saved them. To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.