Look at the Book
Look at the Book is John Piper's ongoing series of 8-12 minute videos to help you learn to read the Bible for yourself.
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- Sep 22, 2026
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1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 2: Before Time, God Was Planning Our Glory (opens the original)
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When this world fell into sin, God didn’t scramble for a backup plan. He had planned from all eternity to rescue a people through the work of his Son.
1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 1: Don’t Be Impressed with the Wisdom and Power of This Age (opens the original)
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Why should we refuse to get sucked in by the empty promises of this world? Because this age is passing away; nothing it offers will eternally satisfy.
1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 3: What Is the Demonstration of the Spirit and Power? (opens the original)
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How did Paul demonstrate the power of the Spirit in his ministry? By preaching in weakness, Paul showed a faith that boasts only in Christ crucified.
1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 2: The Crucified Christ and the Trembling Apostle (opens the original)
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Paul relates everything to Christ crucified, including his own ability to preach. How else could he promote faith that boasts in God’s power?
1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 1: How Do You Speak So That People Trust God and Not You? (opens the original)
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Paul could have come to the Corinthian church with oratorical skill and philosophical wisdom, but he chose not to. Why?
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