Desiring God

Look at the Book

Religion EN ↓ 995 episodes

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.

Author

Desiring God

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Religion

Podcast website

www.desiringgod.org

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Proverbs 26:13–16: Are You Enslaved to Laziness? Video 20.10.2018

There is a comfort that heals and a comfort that kills. Do you know the difference?

Proverbs 26:7–9: How to Understand Proverbs Video 16.10.2018

Give wisdom to a wise man, and he will grow wiser. Give wisdom to a fool, and he will hurt himself and others.

Philippians 2:19–24: Do You Live Worthy of the Gospel? Video 13.10.2018

When pride tempts you, look to the cross. When self-pity beckons, look to the cross. When everything seems alright, look to the cross.

Philippians 2:19–24: Is Christianity About Self-Denial? Video 09.10.2018

Christian self-denial constantly says “no” to that which threatens to steal joy forever.

Philippians 2:19–24: Make Others’ Interests Your Interests Video 06.10.2018

Other people’s interests are our interests because other people’s interests are Christ’s interests.

Philippians 2:19–24: One Thing to Be Anxious About Video 02.10.2018

Don’t be anxious about anything — except for this.

Philippians 2:19–24: Three Simple Words We Can’t Ignore Video 29.09.2018

Many search for advanced steps for Bible reading but neglect a basic one: don’t skip over words. Here are three words in the Bible we cannot ignore.

Philippians 2:19–24: Happy People Live for Others Video 25.09.2018

The happiest people are happy when others are. The most mature love is the love that delights in others’ joy.

Philippians 2:19–24: The Others-Oriented Life Video 22.09.2018

If God has placed others-oriented men and women in your life, he has done so expecting that, by his grace, you might imitate them.

How to Grow in Love for God, Part 4: How to Love God When You Don’t Feel It Video 18.09.2018

Our love for God enflames when we see his beauty, remember his mercy, and feel his love.

How to Grow in Love for God, Part 3: Love for God Is a Gift from God Video 15.09.2018

The gospel begins with the phrase, “but God,” because we can’t love him on our own.

How to Grow in Love for God, Part 2: How Do I Know If I Love God? Video 11.09.2018

At the heart of saving faith is a love for God. But how can you know if you truly love him?

How to Grow in Love for God, Part 1: If You Do Not Love Jesus Video 08.09.2018

The delightful promises of Scripture are for those who love him — and no one else.

Move: How Laziness Feeds Lust Video 04.09.2018

You were not made for laziness. Many people struggle with sexual immorality because they sit around when they shouldn’t.

Enjoy: The Key Ingredient for Lasting Purity Video 01.09.2018

Our greatest weapon against lust is joy in God. Our happiness in him gives us what we need to obtain lasting victory in the war for our souls.

Hold On: Do Not Grow Weary in Fighting Lust Video 28.08.2018

The war will be lost against lust by those who stop fighting it by the power and promises of God.

Turn: Why You Keep Falling into Sexual Sin Video 25.08.2018

Saying no to lust is not enough. We must turn to a superior pleasure — the everlasting pleasure of knowing our God.

Say No: You Have Five Seconds to Kill It Video 21.08.2018

Lust will kill you unless you deal it a death blow first. You usually have five seconds to act.

Avoid: The First Step to Defeating Lust Video 18.08.2018

The first step to fighting lust is one too many are unwilling to make — avoid it.

What Is Lust? Video 14.08.2018

Few things have destroyed more marriages, stolen more joy, or strangled more souls than lust. Do you know how to fight it?

Philippians 2:14–18: Faith Is More Precious Than Life Video 11.08.2018

If we lose everything but gain Christ, we’ve lost nothing.

Philippians 2:14–18: Do Not Labor in Vain Video 07.08.2018

When we finally see the Lord face to face, we want to hear, “Well done good and faithful servant,” not, “Your labor was in vain.”

Philippians 2:14–18: The Secret of Contentment Video 04.08.2018

God doesn’t want his secret to contentment to stay secret. He wrote it plainly in a book.

Philippians 2:14–18: Grumble-Free for His Glory Video 31.07.2018

When we set aside grumbling and complaining during hard times and take up joy in the Lord, a watching world sees stars shining in a dark world.

Philippians 2:14–18: One of the Hardest Sins to Conquer Video 28.07.2018

If you conquer this sin, James says you’ll be perfect, Paul says blameless, innocent, and without blemish. But it’s one of the hardest to conquer.

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