1,134 episodes
Look at the Book Desiring God
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4.9 • 573 Ratings
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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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The Jerusalem Above Is Free: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 5
According to Paul, the Christian’s true home is the Jerusalem above — a heavenly city whose citizens are born of God and utterly free.
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Hagar, the Mother of Slavery: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 4
Hagar represents the effort to be right with God by keeping the law. But human effort can never bring forth the children of God. Hagar only begets slaves.
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Born by Flesh, Born by Promise: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 3
The children of God are not the product of human effort. Like Isaac, they are brought forth by divine promise based on divine prerogative.
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A Tale of Two Mothers: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 2
When Paul read his Old Testament, what implicit meaning did he see in the characters of Hagar and Sarah?
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The Purpose of Allegory: Galatians 4:21–31, Part 1
What is Paul’s main point in the allegory of Sarah and Hagar? What truth does he want his readers to see from this Old Testament story?
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Paul the Matchmaker and the Mother: Galatians 4:17–20
Children of God come into being when Christ is formed in them through faith. Paul compares his whole ministry to a matchmaker and a mother.
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Thank you brother for the way you continue to allow God thru Christ to use you!
I am currently a shut-in, but make it a habit to not miss any of your “Look in the Book” series of teachings.
Truly a blessing, of Him who loves us, thanks again Bill Stuart (Virginia)
I Thank God for John!
And I thank God for this study.
I love how deep into paragraphs and phrases and words that John does. This feeds my soul and answers questions. Sometimes that I didn’t realize I had :-) may God continue to use John for a long time to come.
Such a fun podcast!
Whether you’re a Bible nerd or new to Bible study this is a fun interactive podcast that even gives video of the interpreting process. I like how Pastor John develops the context over the book and gives intertextual answers to the questions that arise. Highly recommend!