Look at the Book
1,183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 575 ratingsLook 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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How Does Israel ‘Fill Up Their Sins’? 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 9
August 09, 2022 10:00 - 58.5 MB VideoScripture teaches that the sins of some needed to be “filled up” before God judged them. What does that mean?
God Hates When the Gospel Is Hindered: 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 8
August 06, 2022 10:00 - 55.2 MB VideoIf the gospel is the way that souls are saved, it’s hateful to in any way hinder the preaching of the gospel.
Who Killed Jesus? 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 7
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 51 MB VideoFor anyone who loves to wrestle with profound mysteries: Who killed Jesus? The Romans, the Jews, or God?
Was the Apostle Paul Anti-Semitic? 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 6
August 02, 2022 10:00 - 57.5 MB VideoThe apostle Paul once said of the Jews, “Wrath has come upon them at last!” Did this make him anti-Semitic?
How Does the Word Produce New Preferences? 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 5
July 30, 2022 10:00 - 56.2 MB VideoAre you growing in holiness and love and courage? Then rejoice, the word of God is at work within you.
How the Word of God Brings About Faith: 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 4
July 28, 2022 10:00 - 40.4 MB VideoTo receive the gospel is not just to be ready to go to heaven by it, but to be ready to suffer for it.
What Is Saving Faith? 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 3
July 26, 2022 10:00 - 46 MB VideoSaving faith is not merely assenting to true facts about Christ; it’s a glad reception of all he is for us.
How the Word of Man Becomes the Word of God: 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 2
July 23, 2022 10:00 - 55.3 MB VideoDo you believe the Bible is the word of God and not the word of man? How can you tell if you do or not?
Tradition Is Not a Dirty Word: 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 1
July 21, 2022 10:00 - 46.6 MB VideoThe apostle Paul did not think “tradition” was a dirty word. He wanted churches to receive and pass along a certain type of tradition.
The Greatest Crescendo of Life and History: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 5
July 19, 2022 10:00 - 42.6 MB VideoThe greatest crescendo we could possibly experience in life is to be called by God into his kingdom and enjoy his beauty forever.
The Ongoing Miracle of God’s Calling: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 4
July 16, 2022 10:00 - 47.7 MB VideoWhat does it mean to be called by God? And how should this reality impact my everyday life?
The Fatherly Way of Paul’s Exhortation: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 3
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 56 MB VideoChristian obedience means walking in proper response to the beauty and worth of God.
Whether Present or Absent, the Same Man: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 2
July 12, 2022 10:00 - 50.6 MB VideoWhen fellow Christians watch your life, what do they see? Do they see growing holiness, righteousness, and love for Jesus?
Paul Used His Life to Lift Burdens: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 1
July 09, 2022 10:00 - 59.8 MB VideoThe apostle Paul’s finances had everything to do with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Do yours?
The Miracle of Mutual Soul-Sharing: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 7
July 07, 2022 10:00 - 54.6 MB VideoThe apostle Paul wanted to share more than the gospel with people; he longed to share his own soul with them.
Ministry Like a Nursing Mother: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 6
July 05, 2022 10:00 - 50.6 MB VideoThe apostle Paul could be gentle like a nursing mother and firm like an exhorting father. Does our ministry share that balance?
Loving Praise Versus Lifting Burdens: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 5
July 02, 2022 10:00 - 51.3 MB VideoThe fear of man can become a subtle and relentless craving for praise. How much do you do to be seen by others?
Don’t Make Ministry a Pretext for Greed: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 4
June 30, 2022 10:00 - 44.5 MB VideoMinisters should not only keep their lives free from the love of money, but from the appearance that they love money.
Are Silvanus and Timothy Apostles? 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 3
June 28, 2022 10:00 - 41.3 MB VideoScripture uses the word “apostle” in two ways, a special way and a common one. Do you know what they are?
A Christ-Exalting Renunciation of Power: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 2
June 25, 2022 10:00 - 56.9 MB VideoAn apostle has more authority than an earthly king, so why did Paul make it a point to lay down his power so often?
Sex, Money, Praise, Power — No! 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 1
June 23, 2022 10:00 - 51.1 MB VideoPastors, we must not minister for popularity, for greed, for sex, for power. Shepherd from a love for people, for God, and for his glory.
Gospel Authenticity, Proven and Pure: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 2
June 21, 2022 10:00 - 73.5 MB VideoHow do you know if your boldness in your faith is from yourself or from God?
Boldness in Conflict Comes from God: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 1
June 18, 2022 10:00 - 62.8 MB VideoIs the Spirit ever more evident than when a man keeps sharing the gospel despite all it has cost him?
Jesus Delivers Us from the Wrath to Come: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 4
June 16, 2022 10:00 - 60 MB VideoNo suffering is like eternal suffering under the righteous wrath of Christ. Flee to him for refuge from that coming disaster.
Christian Life as Waiting and Serving: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 3
June 14, 2022 10:00 - 57 MB VideoJesus does not leave us to wait in passivity and inactivity. As he leaves, he says, “Engage in my business until I come.”
Dead Idols Don’t Give Living Joy: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 2
June 11, 2022 10:00 - 70 MB VideoFalse gods clamor for our embrace and affection, but only our God can deliver what he promises: life and joy everlasting.
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Human Example: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 1
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 65.1 MB VideoEach of us has an opportunity to become an example for someone in a way that strengthens them to live for Christ.
What Kind of Conduct Validates the Gospel? 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 5
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 58.7 MB VideoCan preachers today say to their people, “You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake”?
Joy in Affliction Validates Election: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 4
June 04, 2022 10:00 - 64.5 MB VideoA great way to know that you are a genuine Christian: you receive the word of God with joy, even when afflictions and setbacks come.
Invincible Joy Confirms Our Election: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 3
June 02, 2022 10:00 - 61.7 MB VideoJoy in Christ that withers when tribulation comes had no real root to begin with. Real joy perseveres even through real trials.
Do Not Diminish God’s Love for You: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 2
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 64.3 MB VideoCan we diminish God’s love for us? If so, it’s critical to know how we do.
Hope Will Put You to Work: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 1
May 28, 2022 10:00 - 60.6 MB VideoThe apostle Paul often gives thanks to God for what other Christians do. Why does he do that?
What Does It Mean to Be in God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Part 2
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 44 MB VideoWhat does it mean to be in God or in Christ? It means at least three great things.
The Setting of 1 Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Part 1
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 54.1 MB VideoJoin Pastor John for this first episode in his new teaching series through the book of 1 Thessalonians.
How Would You Summarize Ephesians? Ephesians 1–6
May 21, 2022 10:00 - 54.9 MB VideoHow would you go about summarizing the whole book of Ephesians? Join Pastor John as he attempts to do just that.
Grace from Start to Finish: Ephesians 6:23–24, Part 2
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 80.4 MB VideoWhen you love the Lord Jesus, you are showing that your life got its start in grace, and that you will experience more grace forever and ever.
A Closing Cry for Peace and Love: Ephesians 6:23–24, Part 1
May 17, 2022 10:00 - 49.8 MB VideoAt the close of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he calls on God to give to the church two things: the peace and love which come from faith.
What Do the Lives of Teachers Tell Us? Ephesians 6:21–22
May 14, 2022 10:00 - 47.5 MB VideoPastors, your people need to see your lives so that they might pray for you, imitate you, and be encouraged by you.
The Camaraderie of Spiritual Conflict: Ephesians 6:16–20
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 58.3 MB VideoThe armor of God is not just meant for us in our individual walk. It is meant to help us fight the good fight together.
The Helmet, the Sword, and the Seriousness of the War: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 8
May 10, 2022 10:00 - 66.2 MB VideoThose who are eternally secure still need a helmet, a sword, and a shield. They still need to put on armor and fight the war.
How the Shield of Faith Blocks Satanic Arrows: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 7
May 07, 2022 10:00 - 57.8 MB VideoIf you are a Christian, you have a supernatural enemy who every day aims his arrows at you. Do you know how to use your shield?
What Kind of Spiritual Armor Are Shoes? Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 6
May 05, 2022 10:00 - 56.9 MB VideoThe apostle Paul commands us to wear the readiness of the gospel of peace on our feet. What is the readiness of the gospel and why our feet?
Run the Devil Out with Righteousness: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 5
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 49.8 MB VideoThe apostle Paul calls us to put on the breastplate of righteousness. What exactly is that and how do we put it on?
O Christians! Be People of Truth: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 4
April 30, 2022 10:00 - 56.6 MB VideoChristians are people of the truth. We speak the truth, believe the truth, love the truth.
New Identity and Armor Against the Devil: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 3
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 67.9 MB VideoYou do not put on the armor of God with your hands. You put it on with your mind and your heart and your reason and your will.
How Is the Armor of God Ordered? Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 2
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 58.1 MB VideoThe armor of God must be worn in order for us to withstand the evil one. Do you know what the armor is?
Is Our Armor What God Wore? Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 1
April 23, 2022 10:00 - 55.1 MB VideoThe armor in Ephesians 6 is not brand-new armor. It is ancient armor. It is tested armor. It is God’s armor.
The Aim: Stand in His Power for His Glory: Ephesians 6:10–13, Part 7
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 29.1 MB VideoTo withstand a supernatural enemy, we must dress in supernatural armor — and this is just what Christ offers us.
Set Free from Cosmic Powers of Darkness: Ephesians 6:10–13, Part 6
April 19, 2022 10:00 - 59.3 MB VideoHow do we get free from the dark and demonic rule over this world? We repent of our sins and entrust ourselves wholly to the God who can free us.
How to Defeat the Defeated Forces of Evil: Ephesians 6:10–13, Part 5
April 16, 2022 10:00 - 49.9 MB VideoThe demonic opposition that we face is a decisively defeated foe that has been disarmed of all his accusations against us.