Look at the Book

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.

Episodes

Why Does Paul Take Timothy’s Suffering for Granted? 2 Timothy 2:3–7, Part 1

July 15, 2025
Why is suffering an essential part of the Christian life? Among other reasons, because Christians are out of step with the world, which leads to conflict.
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How the Gospel Is Preserved for All Generations: 2 Timothy 2:1–2, Part 2

July 12, 2025
Each generation needs faithful men to pass on the apostolic teaching that was entrusted to them. By the Spirit’s power, we preserve the truth until Christ returns.
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How Are We Strengthened by Grace? 2 Timothy 2:1–2, Part 1

July 8, 2025
The Christian life is lived in the power of grace, which means we look to God to provide everything we need to fulfill his call on our lives.
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Is Our Kindness a Condition of God’s Mercy? 2 Timothy 1:15–18, Part 2

July 5, 2025
Is God’s mercy the foundation of our good works, or is his mercy the reward of our good works?
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The Soul-Strengthening Courage of Onesiphorus: 2 Timothy 1:15–18, Part 1

July 1, 2025
When Paul looked for an example for Timothy, he found Onesiphorus — unashamed, full of service, and refreshing to fellow believers.
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Guard the Healthy Words by the Holy Spirit: 2 Timothy 1:13–14

June 28, 2025
According to Paul, healthy words come from Jesus. They accord with his gospel and redound to his glory. They are worth guarding closely.
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Unashamed Because We Know Our Keeper: 2 Timothy 1:8–12, Part 4

June 24, 2025
When God calls someone to himself, he keeps that person until the end. He guards all those who entrust themselves to him.
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Death Abolished, Life Obtained, Gospel Spread: 2 Timothy 1:8–12, Part 3

June 21, 2025
The Lord Jesus Christ abolished death and brought immortality to light through the gospel. Do you know the gospel? Do you share it with others?
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Electing Grace from Before Creation: 2 Timothy 1:8–12, Part 2

June 17, 2025
Salvation tells the glorious story that God set his love on his people before they even existed and then called them for the praise of his glory.
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The Eternal Roots of Timothy’s Unashamed Courage: 2 Timothy 1:8–12, Part 1

June 14, 2025
God targeted his chosen ones with grace before the ages began. That is the surest foundation imaginable to build your life upon.
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The Main Point of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 1:3–8, Part 4

June 10, 2025
How do you fan into flame a gift God has given to you? You do it by faith, laying hold of the promises of provision God has made to you.
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The Gift of Unashamed Courage to Speak and Suffer: 2 Timothy 1:3–8, Part 3

June 7, 2025
When Paul talks about the gift God gave to Timothy, what is he referring to? Unashamed courage to speak and to suffer for the gospel.
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A Father’s Prayers, a Son’s Tears: 2 Timothy 1:3–8, Part 2

June 3, 2025
Paul says that he prayed for Timothy “constantly . . . night and day.” How might his practice and his specific petitions shape our own life of prayer?
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Paul’s Parent-Rooted, Non-Guilty Service: 2 Timothy 1:3–8, Part 1

May 31, 2025
Why is it so important to serve God from a good conscience? Because a guilty conscience will serve in order to gain favor with God, and that will never work.
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How Did Timothy Become a Child of Paul? 2 Timothy 1:1–2, Part 5

May 27, 2025
The apostle Paul addresses Timothy as “my beloved child.” How did Timothy become not just a ministry partner but a son to Paul?
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How Is Eternal Life in Christ Jesus? 2 Timothy 1:1–2, Part 4

May 24, 2025
Why did God make Paul an apostle? So that he could declare the promise of life in Christ Jesus to those who were dead in their trespasses.
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Why Does Paul Prefer the Name ‘Christ Jesus’? 2 Timothy 1:1–2, Part 3

May 20, 2025
When Paul refers to Jesus, the title he loves to use the most is “Christ Jesus.” Why was this name so significant for Paul?
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How Great Is Paul’s Apostolic Authority? 2 Timothy 1:1–2, Part 2

May 17, 2025
What is an apostle? An apostle is an official representative selected by Christ to mediate his authority on earth and herald his message to men.
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The Poignant Setting of Paul’s Last Letter: 2 Timothy 1:1–2, Part 1

May 13, 2025
What is the setting for Paul’s second letter to Timothy? Paul is imprisoned in Rome, he wants Timothy to come to him, and he is ready for death.
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The Great Crescendo of Faith and Love and the Glory of God: 1 Timothy 6:20–21, Part 4

May 10, 2025
What is Paul’s ultimate concern in 1 Timothy? To encourage faith that awakens godliness that is passionate about the glory of God.
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