The Bible Study Hour offers careful, in-depth Bible study, preparing you to think and act biblically. Dr. James Boice's expository style opens the scriptures and shows how all of God's Word points to Christ. Dr. Boice brings the Bible's truth to bear on all of life. The program helps listeners understand the truth of God's Word in life-changing, mind-renewing ways.The Bible Study Hour is a ministry of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. The Alliance exists to call the twenty-first century church to a modern reformation that recovers clarity and conviction about the great evangelical truths of the Gospel and that then seeks to proclaim these truths powerfully in our contemporary context. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81
The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com podcast is an incredible source of spiritual nourishment and growth for believers. Hosted by the late James Montgomery Boice, this podcast offers timeless messages that continue to impact listeners long after his passing. As a young believer, I was captivated by Dr. Boice's teachings on Romans as he preached through the book. Even though the program only aired once a week, I made sure to tune in every Sunday evening without fail. The opportunity to visit Tenth Presbyterian Church and hear him preach from the Psalms further solidified my admiration for his teaching. Despite going years without listening to his sermons, I continued to read his books and commentaries on various biblical topics such as Romans, John, Genesis, and more. One particularly impactful series was his sermons on Hosea 1-3, which moved me deeply and brought tears to my eyes as I read them.
Today, thanks to technology, I am able to benefit from Boice's podcast which allows me to access his teachings regularly. This podcast is highly recommended for anyone seeking solid biblical teaching that remains relevant and timeless even decades after it was originally preached. It always amazes me how God works through Dr. Boice's messages, as they sound as if they were preached just this past Sunday despite his passing 20 years ago. His insights into Scripture are enlightening and encouraging, providing a deep understanding of God's word.
One aspect that could be improved upon in this podcast is the cycling of sermons. While it is wonderful to have access to these powerful messages, it would be beneficial if they were not repeated so frequently. This would allow listeners like myself to revisit specific sermons or easily share them with others who may also benefit from Dr. Boice's teaching.
In conclusion, The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com podcast is a tremendous resource for believers seeking spiritual growth and understanding of Scripture. Dr. James Montgomery Boice's teachings are a gift that continue to impact and inspire listeners, even years after his passing. While the cycling of sermons is a minor drawback, the depth and relevance of his messages far outweigh this one downside. I am grateful for this faithful pastor and thankful to have access to his teachings through this podcast.
We sometimes remember defeats more than victories: Remember the Alamo? Remember Pearl Harbor? But the Apostle Paul admonishes us to remember the greatest victory in history, a victory plucked from defeat. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes another look at Paul's words on the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Where do you go for help? Whenever David had a problem, no matter the circumstance, he took it straight to God. This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll study Psalm 54, where David is again looking for rescue. David's been betrayed in the worst way, yet he holds fast to his hope in the eternal God. God has delivered David in the past, and He will deliver David again. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Who, or what, are you living for? This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll study Psalm 53, and hear about how we should live our lives. Many today, and in David's time, acted as though there was no God. But God is still God, whether He is acknowledged by man or not. How then, should God's truth change the way we live? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Whatever happened to truth? Does it seem that lies and slander go unpunished? This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll study Psalm 52, where David is surrounded by lies and deception. Despite this, he's confident that, ultimately, God will judge both the wicked and the righteous. David knows that those who love God and follow His ways will prevail. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
David knew that real joy comes only from righteousness in the Lord. This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll study the second half of Psalm 51, where David is deeply aware of his sinfulness and unworthiness. Rather than hiding from his sin, David asks God to cleanse him and renew his spirit. He knows that the only answer to sin is true repentance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Have you ever messed up or done something you thought was unforgiveable? This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll study the first half of Psalm 51, where David has done some pretty terrible things. He's sinned against God and man, and he knows that he doesn't deserve forgiveness. What can David's story teach us about the mercy, love and compassion of God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The resurrection vanquished death...but it's only as we understand the significance and the horror of death that we understand the importance and the glory of the resurrection. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he details Paul's reasoning on how Christ's rising from the dead removed the sting of death and stole its victory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
What does God need from us? And what does He want from us? This week on The Bible Study Hour, we're reminded in Psalm 50 that our God is a God of justice. He sees our hearts, and He knows our intentions. How, then, should we approach Him in prayer and worship? Where should our thoughts and attitudes be focused? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
You're probably familiar with the old saying: “You can't take it with you when you go.” This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll continue our study of the Psalms with Psalm 49. This psalm reminds us that our bodies are mortal--we will all eventually meet with death. So how should such a sobering reminder affect the way we live, and the choices we make? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
How often do we stop and really think about the presence of God? This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll continue our study of the Psalms with Psalm 48, which speaks of the splendor and beauty of Jerusalem, a shining city on a hill. But what's so great about Jerusalem? Is it location, buildings, or maybe even the people? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Is God still in control, even to those who don't know Him? This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we're studying Psalm 47, which is a psalm of praise, and a call to worship the one true God who reigns over all. Yes, our God, the God of the universe, raises up nations and brings them down again! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The Lord Almighty is with us. And this week on The Bible Study Hour, we'll take a closer look at that in what may be a familiar psalm, psalm 46. As Christians, we often hear that God is our refuge and our strength. But what do those words really mean? We can say that we trust God at all times and in all circumstances, but what does that look like when the hard times come? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The end of WW II brought great excitement and celebration. After years of death and destruction and doing without, the war was finally over.But as great as that news was, it paled in comparison to the news of Jesus' resurrection! Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he shows us the reasons why Christ's resurrection was indeed “The Best News Ever Heard.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Here comes the bride! This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we're all invited to a splendid royal wedding. Psalm 45 is full of poetic imagery and deeper meaning, as a noble king comes for his waiting bride. You can probably guess whom the king and his bride represent here. But what can this unique psalm teach us about our future, as well as our past? If we're to be ready to spend forever with Him, we must look beyond earthly kings, beyond the world around us, and fix our eyes on the coming King, Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Do things ever go wrong in your life? This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we're studying psalm 44, where the psalmist is begging God for help. Something is wrong. He knows that God has rescued His people in the past, and he knows that victory and triumph can only come by the hand of God. Is God even listening? What is He waiting for?! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
What does the Bible have to say about depression, and what exactly does it mean to “put your hope in God?” This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll begin our study of Psalm 42 and 43, where the psalmist feels downcast, oppressed, disturbed, depressed and rejected. Where can he turn for help and where is God in all of this mess? In this message we'll learn how we as believers can find light in the middle of life's most overwhelming storms. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
God shows mercy to the merciful. This week on The Bible Study Hour, we're studying Psalm 41, where the theme throughout is mercy. But what exactly is mercy? How do we receive it, and why should we be willing to freely extend it to others? David knows mercy. He knows that he deserves nothing, yet he's received overwhelming and unmerited favor from God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
In Psalm 39, David recognizes the shortness of life. Rather than give up hope, he brings his concerns before God. In doing so, David realizes that we were made for eternity, and our security lies in the only eternal God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The road to Emmaus is a road every believer who would be a better Christian must walk. It's a journey that starts in doubt and ends in joy, love, and true devotion. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he visits the scene of two disciples who had lost their faith in the Lord and were headed home in their sorrow on the road to Emmaus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
In Psalm 39, David recognizes the shortness of life. Rather than give up hope, he brings his concerns before God. In doing so, David realizes that we were made for eternity, and our security lies in the only eternal God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
You can't hide your sin from God. He sees all and knows all. Today on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll study Psalm 38, where David is physically sick, and he realizes that his illness is a direct result of his actions. Although David's body is weak, he knows that God won't forsake him, and he's waiting on the promises of his Savior's grace and mercy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Don't worry—the sovereign God is on our side! This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we're focusing on the second half of Psalm 37, where David continues to contrast the righteous and the wicked. David reminds us that blessings abound when we choose to follow the ways of the Lord. And what about the wicked? God has a plan! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
It can be hard to wait on God when we see evil all around, and the wicked seem to go unpunished. But if we look up to God and look ahead to the fulfillment of His promises, we can be sure that God won't forget. Today on The Bible Study Hour, we're studying the first half of Psalm 37, where David is comparing the way of wickedness and the way of righteousness. We're reminded to fix our eyes on God, and to “take the long view.” The Lord has promised to sustain the righteous, and deal with the wicked in His time. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Deceit or delight? We have a choice! This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we're taking a closer look at Psalm 36, where David describes the ways of the wicked, in contrast with the righteousness of God. We can choose the path of deceit, or we can pursue God's ways. When we commit ourselves to following God, His unending faithfulness and unfailing love are our reward. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
While Jesus' encounter with the men on the road to Emmaus may not be thought of as a sermon per se, Jesus did indeed preach them a comprehensive message expositing what the Old Testament prophets said about His coming and His mission. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reviews the abundance of Old Testament Scripture pointing to Christ and the sermon he may have preached on the way to Emmaus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll take a closer look at Psalm 35, a call for righteous judgment, where David pleads his own innocence and begs God for justice. He once again asks God to rescue him, and to bring judgment upon his wicked enemies. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Taste and see that the Lord is good! This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll see in Psalm 34 that David has once again escaped the hands of his enemy. He has nothing and no one, yet David gives his testimony of all that God has done for Him. This psalm is a reminder that we should praise God at all times, through both the good and the bad. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll examine the rich and beautiful imagery of Psalm 33, where David calls on all of God's people to shout out praises of thanksgiving, to joyfully exalt our majestic and faithful God who sees all, knows all, and remains steadfast. Our God is the same yesterday, today and forever! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Sin is all consuming, destructive and condemning, but there's great news! We serve a forgiving and loving God who covers every transgression, no matter the size or scope of our sin. This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will take us through Psalm 32 and remind us that when we turn to God, He will forgive us, and lead us on the path of righteousness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll continue our study of the Psalms in Psalm 31, as we hear David move from a desperate cry for deliverance to an unshakable confidence in God and a remembrance of God's continued faithfulness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Despite Easter being a joyous occasion, many are discouraged and disillusioned with personal problems and world events. But no matter how deep our discouragement, it cannot compare to the disillusionment experienced by Christ's followers in the time between His crucifixion and resurrection. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes a deeper look at the faith that—for some--died with the Savior. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
This week on The Bible Study Hour, as we continue with our study of the Psalms in chapter 30, David again praises God for hearing him and rescuing him. He reminds himself and us that, as believers, God's anger lasts for a moment, but His favor lasts for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night but, with God, rejoicing always comes in the morning. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Even the mountains quake in His presence. This week on The Bible Study Hour, we'll take a closer look at the poetic imagery of Psalm 29. In this psalm of praise, David experiences God's power through creation, and he calls on the heavenly hosts to join him in worship of our powerful Creator. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 28 teaches us how to wait on the Lord and what we should be doing while we wait. This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll see David waiting on God to rescue him, and pleads with God not to count him among the wicked. All the while David continues to praise and trust God, asking God to save His people, be their shepherd and carry them forever. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll continue our study of the Psalms, as we hear David move from a desperate cry for deliverance and rescue from his enemies, to an unshakable confidence in God and a remembrance of God's continued faithfulness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, as we continue with our study in the Psalms, David again praises God for hearing him and rescuing him. He reminds himself and us that, as believers, God's anger lasts for a moment, but His favor lasts for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night but, with God, rejoicing always comes in the morning. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
One of the greatest evidences of the resurrection of Jesus was the empty tomb, but one of the startling facts about it was that the tomb was actually not completely empty. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he examines the evidence left behind in the “not quite empty tomb”. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Even the mountains quake in His presence. This week on The Bible Study Hour, we'll take a closer look at the poetic imagery of Psalm 25. In this psalm of praise, David experiences God's power through creation, and he calls on the heavenly hosts to join him in worship of our powerful Creator. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Psalm 24 teaches us how to wait on the Lord and what we should be doing while we wait. This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, David waits on God to rescue him, and pleads with God not to count him among the wicked. David continues to praise and trust God, asking God to punish those who choose to do evil. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Is Jesus your lamb? Is he your shepherd? This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll turn our attention to Psalm 23, the “psalm of the risen Lord.” Psalm 23 is probably one of the most recognized, most often memorized portion of scripture in the Bible and I hope you'll join us to hear more about it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Let's take a closer look at the cross. This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll continue with part 2 of our study on the “psalm of the cross.” The second half of psalm 22 shifts from a mood of despair and separation, to a glorious focus on deliverance, righteousness and eternal salvation from sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The “Good Shepherd,” gives His life for the sheep. This week on The Bible Study Hour, we'll continue our study of the Psalms with Psalm 22, also known as the “psalm of the cross.” This psalm of David gives us a prophetic picture of Christ's suffering, as well as a window into the mind of Christ as He hung on the cross. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The soldiers assigned to guard the tomb of Jesus knocked on the door of the chief priest. They had failed in their duty to keep the tomb sealed and the body inside and now they expected their just rewards. The response they received, however, left them in utter astonishment. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he details the Jewish leaders surprising response to the guard's failure to carry out their mission. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, the people of Israel have prayed for their king, and God has answered their prayers favorably. The Israelites are now praising God for his deliverance, blessings and provision. Join us as we study Psalm 21, a psalm of national thanksgiving, together. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
God save the king! Today on The Bible Study Hour, we'll take a closer look at Psalm 20, which is a corporate prayer of trust-- God will deliver the righteous king of Israel. What can this psalm tell us about the type of leaders we need today, and how should we pray for them? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
David describes the Word of God as being perfect, trustworthy, sufficient, enduring and pure. God's Word is sweeter than honey, and more precious than gold. In the second half of Psalm 19, David shows us how we can know God through the gift of His Holy Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
In Psalm 19 David exclaims “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the works of his hands.” David can see God's handiwork in the heavens above, and his poetry in this psalm reveals the splendor of both the creation and the Creator. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
In the second half of Psalm 18, David recounts with vivid imagery all the ways that God has rescued him, sustained him, and prospered him through troubled times. In David's eyes, God's ways are absolutely perfect. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Pilate must have smiled within as the chief priests and pharisees made their request to secure the tomb of Jesus. After all, if Jesus was in fact dead a seal and guards weren't necessary, and if He was indeed God, those precautions would be laughable. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us to the tomb of Christ...(and muses over Pilate's instructions to make the tomb “as safe as you know how.”) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
God is my rock! Psalm 18 is a psalm of thanksgiving, in which David is looking back on his life, praising and thanking God for his steadfast faithfulness. Today on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll get a closer look at David's thankful heart, as we continue our study of the psalms. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
How should we approach God with our needs and requests? Today on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, David brings his urgent petitions and pleadings boldly before God in prayer, giving us a model for how we as Christians--righteous men and women of God--might pray. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
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