Podcast appearances and mentions of james boice

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

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.

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/581/29

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

Nehemiah 7:73b-8:18 William Wilberforce, who led the charge to abolish slavery in the British Empire, finally 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 on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at Nehemiah's next challenge and the real reason for his return to Jerusalem.

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 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/581/29

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

Nehemiah 6:15-7:73 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 on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on the accomplishments of this great leader, Nehemiah.

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

The walls were finished—all that remained to be done was the hanging of the gates of the city. But once again, opposition arose. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the third and final source of resistance to the rebuilding of the walls of the city of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

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

What if there was one key to life – one ultimate truth that would change everything? In this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will argue that such a truth does exist. He'll explain that knowing this ultimate reality makes all the difference…both for this life and for eternity. Is the key to life an ancient proverb or perhaps a new success habit? Let's find out! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Turn on the television or open a popular magazine and you'll be inundated with images of the things the world values – success, beauty, fame, and wealth. But for Christians, there is a higher calling than simply pursuing these worldly values. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will offer us a biblical perspective on living a holy life and seeing the world as God sees it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The walls were finished—all that remained to be done was the hanging of the gates of the city. But once again, opposition arose. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the third and final source of resistance to the rebuilding of the walls of the city of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nehemiah 6:1-14 The walls were finished—all that remained to be done was the hanging of the gates of the city. But once again, opposition arose. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the third and final source of resistance to the rebuilding of the walls of the city of God.

When it comes to the topic of spiritual gifts, Scripture has often been misinterpreted and incorrectly applied by Christians throughout the history of the church. So how can we gain a proper understanding of this important issue? We'll get that answer on this broadcast of The Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice explains how a simple comma can alter the entire meaning of a passage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nehemiah confronted Israel's external enemies with a combination of wise leadership and decisive action, but now he faced another enemy—corruption from within. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through the age-old problem of the rich and powerful extorting the poor and the downtrodden. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

Nehemiah confronted Israel's external enemies with a combination of wise leadership and decisive action, but now he faced another enemy—corruption from within. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through the age-old problem of the rich and powerful extorting the poor and the downtrodden. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Nehemiah 5:1-19 Nehemiah confronted Israel's external enemies with a combination of wise leadership and decisive action, but now he faced another enemy—corruption from within. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through the age-old problem of the rich and powerful extorting the poor and the downtrodden.

Whether it's a Sherlock Holmes story or movie about a private investigation, everyone loves a good mystery! Did you know that the Bible even tells the stories of great, spiritual mysteries? Paul refers to them throughout his letter to the Ephesians and on today's broadcast of The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will explain the significance and revelation of one of these amazing Biblical mysteries. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Whenever we do something significant for the Lord we should expect opposition. People are threatened and Satan will be against it, and the more successful we are at our task, the more opposition we will face. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he traces Nehemiah's reaction to the opposition that faced him in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Can you recall the times in your life that you have felt most accepted by your family, peers or coworkers? They were most likely times of joy and fulfillment. We long for a sense of belonging because God built us to live in community. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will explain how Christ's work on the cross gave us access to the greatest community that exists – His family! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Scripture is clear that we are certainly not saved by our own good works, but then the question always arises: where do good works come into play in the Christian's life and are they necessary at all? Dr. James Boice introduces a simple math equation, faith= justification + works, and explains how it can help us better understand this difficult concept. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

If you had to sum up the entire concept of salvation in just one word, which word would you choose? In another message from his series through Ephesians, Dr. James Boice explains the deep truth of this theological doctrine by focusing on the word “unity.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

The third chapter of Nehemiah may indeed be one of the most interesting chapters in the Bible because it's the record of a remarkable achievement. It's the story of how one man accomplished the impossible by motivating and using a most diverse group of people. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us deeper into the amazing story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29