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Look at the Book

Look at the Book

By: Desiring God
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Summary

 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.© 2026 Desiring God Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Does Commanding Ever Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 3

    Does Commanding Ever Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 3
    May 16 2026
    Jesus commanded us to love one another, but Paul seems to imply that commanding diminishes love. So, which does love prefer — commands or appeals?
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  • Why Does Not Commanding Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 2

    Why Does Not Commanding Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 2
    May 12 2026
    Paul knows what he wants Philemon to do, but he chooses not to command it. Why? He wants something deeper than rote obedience: genuine love.
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  • Faith Is the Freedom to Love: Philemon 8–14, Part 1

    Faith Is the Freedom to Love: Philemon 8–14, Part 1
    May 9 2026
    Paul could have commanded Philemon, with all the force of an apostle, to treat his runaway slave with love. So, why does Paul prefer to appeal to Philemon’s faith?
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