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As Christianity spread, education followed. The two go hand in hand. The Gospel opens the mind not only to spiritual matters, but it opens the mind itself. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the Psalmist's search to learn the first and most important thing—the study of God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

What happens to a person who is determined to follow God and love His Word? That one can expect many blessings, but he might also experience alienation, slander and a host of other sorrows. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he continues his study of Psalm 119 and the challenges and rewards of loving and following the Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

The world tells us that youth is a time for pleasure—a time to experience and a time to experiment before we settle into a more disciplined life. God's Word, however, refutes that notion. Join Dr. James Boice now on The Bible Study Hour, as he unfolds God's plan for the time of life we call our youth, and the great importance He places upon it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Sometimes truth can be stated briefly. At other times, it requires more space! A multitude of sermons have been preached, and thousands of pages written about Psalm 119, the longest Psalm in the Bible. Join Dr. James Boice today on The Bible Study Hour as he begins the study of this great Psalm dedicated to exalting the virtues of the Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Of all the practical matters that are dealt with in First Corinthians, the most applicable is the matter of temptation, because--unlike some of the issues the Apostle Paul confronts--temptation affects everyone. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he examines a plague as old as time that touches the lives of every member of Adam's race. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Luther said of Psalm 118 that it proved a friend and helped me out of many great troubles. The last Huguenot to die a martyr's death sang it as he walked to the gallows and into eternity. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he concludes his study of Psalm 118, a psalm that speaks to our relationship with God and our need to trust Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

His love endures forever. It's the theme of Psalm 118, the mark of a faithful God and the anthem of a grateful nation. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores this processional psalm that takes us from bitter anguish to victorious jubilation, as the author reflects on the unfailing love of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Psalm 117, the shortest Psalm in the Bible, has been said to have “a faith which is great and a reach that's enormous.” Luther dedicated 35 pages to it in his commentaries, and five great sermons were once preached from its two, short verses. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores this brief but powerful psalm that calls all nations to praise our God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

In the midst of serious illness and facing what seemed a certain death, a man cries out to God, and in his anguish, he discovers that the God who saved Israel is concerned about the individual as well. Join us next time on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice as he looks at Psalm 116 and shows us that an unchanging God can be counted on to deliver in the present, just as He did in the past. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

As Henry the 5th marched into battle at Agincourt, he went with a verse his father had given him: Not to us, O Lord, but to Yourself be the glory. Afterwards, in the glow of victory, his men knelt in the mud of the battlefield and sang a Psalm in gratitude for what the Lord had done. Join us next time on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice as he unpacks Psalm 115, a Psalm that honors a mighty God who's unlike any god created by men. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

As human beings, and as Americans, we have certain inalienable rights and at times it might be appropriate as citizens to exercise those rights. But as followers of Christ, there are many situations in which we must waive the exercise of those rights for the sake of the gospel. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes a deeper look into the Apostle Paul's instructions on the matter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It's been called “a little masterpiece” and an “admirable little ode”, but it's also a psalm of God's power and His might. It's a Psalm of the Exodus, and it may well have been one of the psalms Jesus sang as He celebrated His final Passover with His disciples. Join us next time on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice as he examines Psalm 114…and discover what makes this short Psalm so special in the eyes of God's people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Who is like God, and what is God like? These two seemingly unanswerable questions pose a dilemma for the believer, because God is unlike anything we can imagine. Join us next time on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice as he leads us in a study of Psalm 113 and seeks to reveal the nature of our God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, the true believer reflects the light of God. The person who truly loves God will strive to be like Him. Next time, on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice we'll be studying Psalm 112, a Psalm that describes the person who honestly fears the Lord and delights in His laws. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

The goodness of God is displayed in His works. It's a rather obvious statement to the believer, yet the unbeliever often fails to see the miraculous in the obvious. Next time, on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice we'll be studying Psalm 111, an acrostic Hebrew poem about the works and the qualities of a great and mighty God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Of all the personalities we meet in Scripture, perhaps none is more mysterious than Melchizedek. Both a king and a priest, he's a figure like no other. What's the significance of this king of Salem, and why is he so important in our understanding of the Messiah? Find out next time on The Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice leads us in a study of this unique and mysterious character. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

While Psalm 105 celebrates the faithfulness of God to His people, Psalm 106 chronicles the unfaithfulness of Israel to their God. Yet it's not without hope. On this edition of The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll examine Psalm 106 which has been called, a shadow cast by human self-will. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Remembering is important to our God…perhaps, because His people so easily forget His faithfulness. While God never forgets us, we tend to quickly put Him aside. Dr. James Boice studies Psalm 105, and reminds us that “everything begins with God”…and it's to Him we owe our thanks. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

The 104th Psalm extols the wonders of God's creation, and we know that all creation rejoices in its Creator. But have you ever considered the pride God takes in the things that He's made? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

David's desire was to live a holy and exemplary life, especially in his role as king. He sought a blameless heart and to be blameless in his actions, yet often fell short as David strove to live up to the high standards he set for himself and others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It's been said that desperate conditions make for strong petitions. When we find ourselves facing a serious illness, and death comes knocking at our door, our perspective on life tends to change. Next time on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice we'll be looking at Psalm 102, the cry of a desperate man seeking refuge in a mighty God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It's sad but true that the modern-day evangelical church is compromising some of the foundational standards of the Word of God...questioning biblical authority, sexual morality and God's sovereignty. But these compromises are nothing new. Join Dr. Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he examines Paul's admonition concerning the compromise in the church at Corinth that still apply to us today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Perhaps the best-known passage in Scripture about Peter is the one recounting his failure. Despite his boldness in speech and action, this headstrong member of Christ's inner circle fell far short of his promise to Jesus that "Even if all fall away, I will not." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It's known as “the old 100th” and it's one of the most well-known and well-loved psalms of thanks in the Bible. It implores us to shout our praise to a wonderful God for the things He has done. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the depths and riches of Psalm 100, this great psalm of thanksgiving. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Holiness is the attribute of God mentioned more than any other in the Bible. Yet it's one of the hardest of His qualities to understand from a human point of view. How can we be holy when the Bible tells us that only God Himself is holy? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Dr. James Boice called Psalm 98 “a noisy, effervescent Psalm of praise from beginning to end” and “the most joyful Psalm in the Bible”. Listen in as Dr. Boice studies a Psalm that simply praises God for who He is and what He's done. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Our God is a loving God. He's a God who cares for His people as a shepherd cares for his flock. But He's also a God of power and might, and throughout history He has, at times, displayed that power in awesome and frightening ways. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It seems there was a time when men settled their differences face-to-face, man-to-man, and--unlike today--going to court was usually a final option. Yet, in the Corinthian church, Christians were taking their disputes to court to let the world decide the outcome. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at Paul's third admonition to the church at Corinth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

We've changed from a thinking culture to a feeling culture, and many believe that as long as they feel something about God, they're truly worshipping God. James Boice studies Psalm 96, another of the Psalms on the subject of worship, and shares some insight into this often-misunderstood—but exceedingly important—area of the Christian life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

In order for worship to meet God's criteria, three “musts” are needed: We must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up and we must worship in spirit and in truth. Worship is not about feelings and emotions, or simply a time when we gather on a Sunday morning. True worship comes about when our spirit-the divine nature within us-meets with the spirit of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

In ancient times, the king was also the judge. He was the last point of appeal, acting as the supreme court of his day. It's no wonder the Psalmist cried out to Jehovah, his king, to avenge the earthly persecution of the weak and the helpless. On The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll be studying Psalm 94, as the Psalmist begs God to rise up in judgement against the evil of his day. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

While it's true that we serve a powerful God, He doesn't rule by power alone. His reign is one of laws, and is marked by holiness. And unlike the kings of the earth His administration is unchangeable, and His dynasty eternal. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Christians have many different views of how the Lord's Day should be observed. Is Sunday the equivalent of the Old Testament Sabbath, or a day for celebration and worship? On The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll be looking at Psalm 92, a Psalm of the Sabbath, to discover the Lord's view on how we're to observe this day that is set apart from all others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Church discipline. In many churches it has fallen out of favor and practice as we conform more and more to the world's standards. The Apostle Paul, however, faced the problem head on and left us timeless advice for this necessary practice. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores Paul's commands for dealing with sin in the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

While some of the Psalms reflect a multitude of dark emotions, others leave us with feelings of joy and hope for the future. James Boice reflects on Psalm 91, a Psalm that's provided consolation to countless believers over the years in times of suffering and tragedy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

There are times in our lives when we pause from all the clamor to reflect on the brevity of our days. For the believer, those times ultimately point us to our eternal home with God. This week we're studying Psalm 90, the only Psalm of Moses, as he reflects on the shortness of men's days and the qualities of an eternal God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

"Where is Thy faithfulness?" Something so grim had occurred in Israel that the Psalmist was led to question God's faithfulness to His covenant with the king. In fact, the Psalmist states in no uncertain terms that God is responsible for the demise of both king and country. Questioning God's faithfulness is not something the believer wants to readily admit, but most of us have experienced the feeling of abandonment and isolation when everything seems to go wrong. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Psalm 89 begins by praising the faithfulness of our God, and one of the great promises of His faithfulness is that David's line would be established through all generations. In fact, God goes so far as to say that He has made a covenant with His chosen one, and a covenant cannot be broken by a covenant-keeping God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

There's an intense feeling of spiritual anguish when the believer feels abandoned by God. Psalm 88 reflects that anguish in what has been called the darkest and gloomiest of Psalms and a psalm filled with one wail of sorrow from beginning to end. But even this darkest of Psalms has a purpose. It reminds us that, despite our faith, our lives are sometimes filled with trouble and—often—there seems to be no end in sight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

The Apostle Paul called himself “the servant of Christ”, but in his day there really were no servants, only slaves. The Greek word Paul used is better translated “under rower”, the slave who occupied the lowest position in the galley of a ship powered by the sweat of men. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on Paul's self-evaluation as a minister of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

A day is coming when the nations of the world will be brought together--not by force or human effort, but by the power of God--to worship Him, and to live in harmony with one another. Next time on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll be studying Psalm 87. Join Dr. Boice as he paints a picture of the day when all nations will worship the Lord on Mt. Zion, the city of our great God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It's been said that in the Christian life there is nothing more important than mercy. Yet we understand so little about it. David was a man who realized his need. He was a great man of God but he was also a great sinner who depended on the mercy of the Lord in both his personal life and his role as king. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

John Wesley once asked, “Where is the joy I knew when I first saw the Lord?” Maybe you've asked the same question. In this message, Dr. James Boice will be looking at Psalm 85 where the psalmist asks, “Will you not revive us again?” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

They were the caretakers of the House of God. They were the Sons of Korah, gatekeepers of the Temple, and they were blessed by their duties. But did the real blessing come from the Temple or from the God who inhabited it? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Christians are not to seek revenge. But can we pray for revenge if the enemy is the enemy of God? In this message, Dr. James Boice will be studying Psalm 83, showing us that even in revenge there can be a divine purpose if judgement is left in the hands of the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

While the unity of believers is stressed throughout the New Testament, division has often stymied the growth of the church and the fellowship of Christians, and the beginning verses of I Corinthians chapter three tell us of two areas that fueled those divisions. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at carnal Christianity and whether some believers are “more saved” than others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Human government is part of God's plan. He established the leaders of Israel, and they were to exercise their authority in His name. But like most human governments, those leaders soon forgot Whom it was that granted them power. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

The world sometimes points to God's people as hypocrites because we say one thing but do another, and sometimes that observation is correct. The Israelites were no different. While their worship may have seemed happy and joyful, the Lord knew their hearts…and while they claimed to love Him, they would not “listen and obey.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

"Make your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved." God's people cry out to Him again. But while they worship Him with their mouths, their hearts have grown cold. God has a shepherd's heart but a sovereign's might. Will He save His people? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Imagine the feeling of having lost everything: your home, your family, even your place of worship. As we study the response of the Israelites to the destruction of all they hold dear, we might wonder how we would cope when our world crumbles and there's no hope on the horizon. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

The Gospel, itself, hangs on an historical fact—that Jesus died on the cross of Calvary. The history of the Bible helps us to understand who God is—not a god of our imaginations but a God who invades history to accomplish His purposes. The writers of Scripture laid out that history to remind God's people that certain actions must not be repeated. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111