Are you living a life that truly matters? Many settle for the “American dream” – college, job, marriage, house, and comfortable retirement. But is that all there is? John Piper challenges this notion, urging us to awaken to the biblical reality that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” This guide explores how to live a life of purpose and impact, designed to help you avoid the trap of a wasted life.
Unveiling the Don’t Waste Your Life Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide is designed for small groups, churches, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of John Piper’s bestselling book, Don’t Waste Your Life. It’s structured for a ten-session guided group study, examining each chapter with the goal of sparking life-altering discussions and igniting a passion for living a life that counts for eternity. It aims to reverse the trend of empty, trivial pursuits that often consume our time and energy.
Key Components of the Study Guide
Each session in the Don’t Waste Your Life Study Guide PDF provides clearly defined objectives, reflection and discussion questions, a leader’s guide, supplemental resources, and space for personal notes. These components are designed to encourage meaningful engagement with the material, facilitating a deeper understanding of how to apply biblical principles to your daily life.
Diving Deeper: Session Structure
Each of the ten sessions is carefully structured to maximize learning and application. You will find:
- Clearly Defined Objectives: Know what you should be taking away from each session.
- Reflection and Discussion Questions: Prompt meaningful conversation and introspection.
- Leader’s Guide: Provides guidance for leading effective group discussions.
- Supplemental Resources: Offer additional insights and support.
- Note-Taking Space: Allows for personalized reflection and application.
Why This Study Guide Matters
In a world that constantly bombards us with messages of self-fulfillment and material success, the Don’t Waste Your Life Study Guide PDF offers a refreshing and challenging perspective. It calls us to consider what truly matters in light of eternity. It’s a call to action to prioritize God’s purpose for our lives above all else. It can help you:
- Discover Your Purpose: Identify your unique calling and how to live it out.
- Overcome Fear: Cultivate “fear-defeating joy in Jesus Christ,” as Kevin DeYoung puts it.
- Impact Your Generation: Leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
Endorsements and Impact
The message of Don’t Waste Your Life has resonated with countless individuals and continues to inspire a new generation.
Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor at Christ Covenant Church, shares, “Risk is right. Be mastered by one thing. Make much of Christ and him crucified. Those exhortations—and many more like them—are just as relevant today as they were twenty years ago… I still need this message, but now I want my children to hear it as well.”
Collin Hansen, Editor in Chief of The Gospel Coalition, adds, “This message changed my generation. I hope it will change the next ones too. We never grow out of the need to be reminded that God demands our souls, our lives, our all.”
Author: John Piper
John Piper is the founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for thirty-three years. He is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, and Providence. Piper’s passion for God’s glory and his commitment to biblical truth shine through his writings, making him a trusted voice for Christians worldwide.
Product Details
- Category: Christian Living, Bible Studies & Devotionals
- Format: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Size: 5.25 in x 8.25 in
- Weight: 5.79 ounces
- ISBN-10: 1-4335-0633-5
- ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-0633-8
- Published: January 31, 2010
Start Your Journey Today
The Don’t Waste Your Life Study Guide PDF is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to live a life of purpose and impact. Whether you’re studying individually or in a group, this guide will help you explore the biblical principles that lead to a life that truly matters. Take the first step towards reclaiming your purpose and making your life count for eternity. Download your Don’t Waste Your Life Study Guide PDF and begin your journey today.
