Podcast appearances and mentions of james boice

He was a rebel and a leader, a killer and a judge, a man of weakness and a man of courage—a man of royalty who learned humility. He was both sinner and saint, but most of all he knew God face-to-face…and now, it was his time to die. Join Dr. James Boice as he brings us to the end of the life of Moses, a “friend of God” with a life well-lived. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The people of God have always been a singing people, and God's servant Moses was no exception. He sang God's praise after leading the Israelites to safety, and sang his second and final song just before he died. Join Dr. James Boice as he examines the reason and the meaning of one of the greatest songs of Scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

A picture is worth a thousand words, and God gave Moses a vivid image to present to His people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land—a picture of the blessings that would result from their obedience and the curses that would follow their rebellion. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he sets the stage for one of the most dramatic productions in the history of Israel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The last book of the Pentateuch is a book of history, of morals, and religion. Deuteronomy portrays God as eternal, sovereign, holy and righteous, but it also portrays Him as a loving God who cares for His people and seeks their obedience. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he returns to the great principles of the faith, studying of the last book of Moses and the Pentateuch. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Their enemy vanquished, the Israelites stand on the plains of Moab at the banks of the Jordan, ready to enter the Promised Land, but there remain a few matters that need to be resolved before the final march begins. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he explores those details and their significance to Israel's future in the land. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

To an insignificant king who knew his army to be no match for the Israelites, the only solution for survival was a supernatural one. So, this petty king hired a petty prophet to stand against the Living God. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he shows us both the comic and the tragic spectacle of mere mortals standing against the power of the Almighty. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

God saves people by having them “look up”. We look to Christ lifted up on the cross for our sins. The Israelites looked up to a bronze snake to cover their sin—a seemingly strange cure, but merely a foreshadow of a permanent atonement that was to come. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he explores this bizarre remedy for the deadly poison of sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Chapter 20 of the book of Numbers is one of the saddest in the Bible. It begins with the death of Miriam, ends with the death of Aaron, and—in between—Moses commits a sin that carries with it a dire consequence. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals just what it was that made the striking of a rock such a grievous offense to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

We often hear of coups in third world countries—the military usurping control over civilian governments, or a dictator seizing power. But sadly, coups are often attempted within the family of God. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he pulls back the curtain on a rebellion in the camp of the Israelites To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Perseverance is the mark of a true leader. The ability to never give up in the face of insurmountable difficulties marks that leader, and Nehemiah proved himself as faithful in the end as he was in the beginning of his calling. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he concludes his study of the life and work of Nehemiah and his quest to restore the sabbath, Jerusalem and its people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

After seeing the giants of Canaan firsthand, 10 spies measured them against their own strength and were shaken, but 2 measured them against their God. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he exposes the great giants and small God of the majority and the small giants and great God of the minority. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

As the Israelites witness an amazing victory over their former masters, they quickly settle into the routine of daily living in a wilderness where only the Lord can provide for their needs. And, as hardships set in, the people grumble. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he studies those ageless encumbrances of humanity: envy and complaint. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The Apostle Paul reminds us that all Scripture is profitable, and that includes the often-overlooked book of Numbers. Yes, the book is about numbers, but it's about so much more—the formation and the history of the God's people as they set out for the Promised Land. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains the book of Numbers and its meaning for our lives today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Perseverance is the mark of a true leader. The ability to never give up in the face of insurmountable difficulties marks that leader, and Nehemiah proved himself as faithful in the end as he was in the beginning of his calling. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he concludes his study of the life and work of Nehemiah and his quest to restore the sabbath, Jerusalem and its people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nehemiah 13:1-31 Perseverance is the mark of a true leader. The ability to never give up in the face of insurmountable difficulties marks that leader, and Nehemiah proved himself as faithful in the end as he was in the beginning of his calling. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he concludes his study of the life and work of Nehemiah and his quest to restore the sabbath, Jerusalem and its people.

To those raised to believe that unlimited accumulation of wealth is the ultimate goal of life, the principle of Jubilee may leave them in wonder. What exactly was the year of Jubilee and why was it so significant in the lives of the Israelites as they prepared to settle the Promised Land? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores one of the most amazing pieces of legislation ever enacted. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

It's a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God. The Israelites were well aware of that fact, an it made the Day of Atonement an extremely important annual event. How does this Old Testament feast have any significance in the lives of Christians today? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the religious significance of the Day of Atonement for all of God's people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Along with tears there are times of rejoicing. Along with struggles there are times of triumph--as in Jerusalem, where all has been completed and it's time for celebration! Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as we see Nehemiah setting the stage for the final phase of his great achievement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

The book of Leviticus has much to do with the responsibilities of the Old Testament priests as leaders in a newly formed religion. But the dominating theme of the book is holiness. What did that holiness embody, and of what relevance is Old Testament holiness to New Testament believers? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the role of the priests and how that role still holds significance on this side of the cross. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Many of us set out to read great works of literature, like War and Peace or Paradise Lost, but quite a few will never make it all the way through. The same might be said of Leviticus, a book of sacrifices, instructions and rituals. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains the deeper meaning of a puzzling book for the modern-day Christian. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

"It was a light for God's people and darkness for their enemies. It was a sign of God's presence and a sign of His protection for the Israelites as they wandered the wilderness. What was this awesome marvel? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the amazing phenomena known as the Shekinah Glory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nehemiah 12:27-47 Along with tears there are times of rejoicing.  Along with struggles there are times of triumph--as in Jerusalem, where all has been completed and it's time for celebration!  Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as we see Nehemiah setting the stage for the final phase of his great achievement.

Along with tears there are times of rejoicing. Along with struggles there are times of triumph--as in Jerusalem, where all has been completed and it's time for celebration! Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as we see Nehemiah setting the stage for the final phase of his great achievement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

It's been said that, to see God as He really is, would be profoundly disturbing. Yet in what might be considered the greatest intercessory prayer in the Bible, Moses makes that very request. Join Dr. James Boice as he studies the three requests Moses made of God as he asked Him to “show me your glory”. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

There are moments in every life which, if seized upon, provide an opportunity for greatness. Winston Churchill referred to one such time as England's “finest hour,” and used that slogan to rally his nation from the throes of wartime defeat. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals Moses' finest moment when he offered up himself to save his people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

We have been in the midst of a rapid urbanization of our world. People have been moving to the cities in increasing numbers, and the trend is likely to continue. Nehemiah, on the other hand, had just the opposite problem as the rebuilding of the city was completed. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he presents Nehemiah's plan for repopulating the city…and applies those principles to the Christian presence needed in our cities today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

While the symbolism of the tabernacle may seem foreign to us as New Testament believers, the furnishings within and the tabernacle itself point us to the One who was to come and who would fulfil the requirements of a holy God. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines the precepts of the ceremonial law that would ultimately point to the work of Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

In order for a people to become a nation, a civil law is necessary, and the Lord gave His people a set of rules by which to govern themselves and form a government. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he describes the laws laid down by His prophet Moses and what relevance they have for our lives today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Journalist Ted Koppel, addressing a Duke University graduating class, told his audience that they very much needed the Ten Commandments as they went out into a world filled with scandal and deceit. As you might imagine, the message was not well received. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines the need for God's Law… both, for His people, and for society at large. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

We have been in the midst of a rapid urbanization of our world. People have been moving to the cities in increasing numbers, and the trend is likely to continue. Nehemiah, on the other hand, had just the opposite problem as the rebuilding of the city was completed. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he presents Nehemiah's plan for repopulating the city…and applies those principles to the Christian presence needed in our cities today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 We have been in the midst of a rapid urbanization of our world. People have been moving to the cities in increasing numbers, and the trend is likely to continue. Nehemiah, on the other hand, had just the opposite problem as the rebuilding of the city was completed. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he presents Nehemiah's plan for repopulating the city…and applies those principles to the Christian presence needed in our cities today.

Leadership carries with it a measure of loneliness. The leader must create a vision and motivate his people, and the tendency of the leader is to shoulder the weight alone. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines God's solution for Moses' overwhelming challenges, how the principles of that solution are valuable to all in positions of leadership. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

There were three main routes the Israelites could have taken out of Egypt, but they chose none of them. God led His people through the desert because they had much to learn before they entered the Promised Land. Join Dr. James Boice as he examines the road less traveled and the process of learning to walk with God, here on The Bible Study Hour--preparing you to think and act biblically. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Why is it that, with all the advantages we have as Christians…the programs, the services, the books and the conferences…most of us make such small gains in living the Christian life? The answer is that we really don't want to change and we're content with where we are. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he contrasts our present condition with the state of the Israelites in Nehemiah's day who embraced change through the winds of revival. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

God's tenth plague on Egypt was unlike all the others. It revealed God's bigger plan—a plan that left Egypt paralyzed but would redeem His people by a most unlikely form of deliverance--the blood of a lamb. Join Dr. James Boice as he shows us God's intention for both the Israelites in Egypt and His people of the new covenant. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The World might see the story of Moses as one of a great leader…or, perhaps as the story of the emancipation of a suppressed people. The Bible, however, portrays it as a battle between the forces of good and evil—a battle between the so-called gods of Egypt and the One, true God, the protector of Israel. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he describes a series of plagues brought on by the God of Moses…and, the impotence of the gods of Egypt. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

So, have you been there? You're serving God faithfully, surrendering your will to His, only to meet with what seems like utter failure? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he describes the disastrous results of Moses' first meeting with Pharaoh and God's greater purpose for both His servant and His people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Why is it that, with all the advantages we have as Christians…the programs, the services, the books and the conferences…most of us make such small gains in living the Christian life? The answer is that we really don't want to change and we're content with where we are. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he contrasts our present condition with the state of the Israelites in Nehemiah's day who embraced change through the winds of revival. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 Why is it that, with all the advantages we have as Christians…the programs, the services, the books and the conferences…most of us make such small gains in living the Christian life? The answer is that we really don't want to change and we're content with where we are. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he contrasts our present condition with the state of the Israelites in Nehemiah's day who embraced change through the winds of revival.

For 400 years, God was silent while His people suffered in slavery. When He finally broke His silence, it was to Moses--an unlikely character in an unlikely place--using a very unlikely means…one that would reveal the immensity of God to His servant. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he details Moses' encounter with the God of the burning bush. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

We all arrive at turning points in our lives, but it's hard to imagine a turning point more momentous then when Moses turned his back on the pleasures of Egypt to become the defender of his people. Yet this noble act was marked by an error common to man. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he continues his study on the life of Moses and an event that threatened to mar a ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

An awareness of sin has always been at the heart of revival, and that's where we find God's people in chapter nine of Nehemiah—an awakening to their sin, genuine sorrow because of their sin and repentance from it. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he proves that this revival was from God and not from any manipulation or administration of man. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

The ground was dry in Egypt, both spiritually and physically. The Jews had no place of worship, no priests and no written word. Few had even a memory of the one true God, but God always has a remnant! Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he begins to unfold the story of a faithful family and the birth of a son who would change the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

An awareness of sin has always been at the heart of revival, and that's where we find God's people in chapter nine of Nehemiah—an awakening to their sin, genuine sorrow because of their sin and repentance from it. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he proves that this revival was from God and not from any manipulation or administration of man. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nehemiah 9:1-37 An awareness of sin has always been at the heart of revival, and that's where we find God's people in chapter nine of Nehemiah—an awakening to their sin, genuine sorrow because of their sin and repentance from it. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he proves that this revival was from God and not from any manipulation or administration of man.

A man once pondered why God would allow such poverty and injustice to exist in the world. After a friend suggested that he just ask God the question directly, the man hesitated and explained, “I'm afraid He'll ask the same question of me.” In this message, Dr. James Boice challenges us to stop pointing fingers and take personal responsibility for seeking justice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

William Wilberforce, who led the charge to abolish slavery in the British Empire succeeded after 19 years of tireless defeat. Upon his victory in parliament, he asked his friend, prime minister, William Pitt, “What shall we abolish next?” Nehemiah may have shared the same sentiment as the walls of Jerusalem were completed. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at Nehemiah's next challenge and the real reason for his return to Jerusalem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

He faced steep odds, from convincing a king and marshaling a defeated people, to fighting enemies both within and without. But in less than two months, he succeeded in completing the formidable task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on the accomplishments of this great leader, Nehemiah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

If the mere existence of laws resulted in a moral society, we'd be in great shape! Want safer cities? Just pass more legislation! Of course, we know that unfortunately this isn't the case because we can't legislate the sin out of human nature. However, the ultimate solution for immorality does exist and we'll learn what it is during this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

You finish a long day of yard work and enter your house tired, sweaty and dirty. But after getting a shower and changing your clothes, you're feeling as good as new. In this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will explain how the change that occurs in us through sanctification is a lot like putting on a new, clean outfit – an outfit that clothes us in truth, forgiveness and the righteousness of Christ! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29