Desiring God
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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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
What Does Redemption Mean? Ephesians 1:7–10, Part 1 Video 25.07.2020
What does redemption in Christ mean, and why is it important for every person on the planet?
The Origin and End of All Things: Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 13 Video 21.07.2020
Travel from eternity to eternity with John Piper as he submerges himself in the boundless oceans of Ephesians 1:3–6.
How Do Predestination and Election Relate? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 12 Video 18.07.2020
What is the distinction between election and predestination? Are they the same thing?
Holy in Love or Adopted in Love? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 11 Video 14.07.2020
Some of the shiniest gold lies ready to be discovered in the mines of Scripture. Will we take the time to dig for and uncover them?
God Is Preparing His Holy Bride: Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 10 Video 11.07.2020
Before the stars lit up the night sky. Before the sun blazed in the heavens. God planned for his people to be radiantly holy forever before him.
Election Silences Pride and Awakens Praise: Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 9 Video 07.07.2020
God chose his people in his Son, before the foundation of the world, to put an end to all boasting and to secure eternal praise of the glory of his grace.
Why Did God Choose Whom He Chose? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 8 Video 04.07.2020
Why did God choose anybody for eternal life? And as he did choose some for eternal life, how did he choose those he chose?
Were We Chosen as Sinful or Innocent? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 7 Video 30.06.2020
When God chose us before the foundation of the world, did he consider us blameless or sinful?
Was Election Based on Foreknown Faith? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 6 Video 27.06.2020
Did God choose his people because he saw their faith ahead of time?
Did God Really Choose Individuals to Be Saved? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 5 Video 23.06.2020
Did God really choose individuals to be saved before the foundation of the world?
What God Did Before the World Began: Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 4 Video 20.06.2020
God did not look at our works and consider us worthy of eternal life. Before the foundation of the world, he blessed us in his Son by grace alone.
Destined for Everything Heaven Can Offer: Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 3 Video 16.06.2020
If we knew what awaits us in Christ, we would hold to this world with a far weaker grip.
Does the Lord Jesus Have a God? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 2 Video 13.06.2020
If Jesus is God, why does Scripture say that the Father is the God of Jesus?
Studying the Bible as Worship: Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 1 Video 09.06.2020
All exposition of the Scriptures should fly under the banner of exultation in the glory of God displayed in the Scriptures.
What Are Grace and Peace? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 8 Video 06.06.2020
Everything in all of history and all of redemption is to the praise of the glory of God’s grace.
How Is Our Faithfulness Different from God’s? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 7 Video 02.06.2020
Our God is the faithful one. He surely does what he has committed himself to do for his people.
What Is the Holiness of God? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 6 Video 30.05.2020
God’s holiness means that he is in a class by himself, infinitely above and distinct from all else. He is transcendent.
Are Only Special Christians Saints? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 5 Video 26.05.2020
Paul calls Christians “saints” dozens of times in his letters — far more than any other name. What does it mean?
Different and Precious Names for Jesus: Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 4 Video 23.05.2020
Paul uses a variety of names to describe Jesus, and they are all meaningful. What can we learn from each?
What Are the Two Wills of God? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 3 Video 19.05.2020
Are there really two wills in God? If so, what difference does that make for how we read the Bible?
What Does It Mean to Be an Apostle? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 2 Video 16.05.2020
What does it mean to be an apostle? Are they different from disciples? And why does it matter?
Who Was This Man Named Paul? Ephesians 1:1–2, Part 1 Video 12.05.2020
A former Pharisee, a converted persecutor of the church, a man with two names, but one holy ambition: the apostle Paul.
Summary of Philippians in Nine Steps: Philippians 1–4 Video 09.05.2020
What is at the heart of the book of Philippians? The display of the beauty of the gospel, the supreme worth of Christ, and the glory of God.
Why Do Greetings Matter? Philippians 4:21–23 Video 05.05.2020
One of the most overlooked ways to love the saints each week is to look them in the eye and greet them.
Philippians 4:20: Joining the Great Goal of the Universe Video 02.05.2020
When we live for the glory of God, we join God in living for his ultimate purpose in all things.
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