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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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Indexed episodes, last 90 days
24
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Sep 22, 2026
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Jul 4, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    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.

  2. Episode · Sep 19, 2026

    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.

  3. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    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.

  4. Episode · Sep 12, 2026

    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?

  5. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    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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