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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 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
Matthew 28:11-15 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 on The Bible Study Hour as he details the Jewish leaders' surprising response to the guard's failure to carry out their mission.
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
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/581/29?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
Matthew 27:62-66 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 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.”).
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
Sometimes the Gospel is better understood by those who are NOT followers of Jesus! Consider those who carried our His execution, and the measures they took to prevent His resurrection…while the Lord's closest followers failed to comprehend what would happen on “the third day.” Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour: preparing you to think and act biblically! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111
Fools just never seem to learn, do they? In Psalm 14, David is surrounded by fools who say, “There is no God.” Today on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll listen to what David thinks about such fools and, more importantly, what God thinks of them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Sometimes the Gospel is better understood by those who are NOT followers of Jesus! Consider those who carried our His execution, and the measures they took to prevent His resurrection…while the Lord's closest followers failed to comprehend what would happen on “the third day”. Join Dr. James Boice next time 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?v=20251111
Matthew 27:62-64 Sometimes the Gospel is better understood by those who are NOT followers of Jesus! Consider those who carried our His execution, and the measures they took to prevent His resurrection…while the Lord's closest followers failed to comprehend what would happen on “the third day.” Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour: preparing you to think and act biblically!
How long? How long? Psalm 13 opens with David feeling abandoned by man and God, wondering when God will remember him, turn to him and rescue him. Today on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll continue our study of the Psalms, learning how David moves beyond his circumstances to a quiet trust in God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Words are important. Words matter. They can be used to build up, or to tear down. Words can be a blessing, or a curse. Today on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll listen in Psalm 12 as David pleads with God to deal with those around him who use their words to boast, lie, cheat, distort and destroy the truth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
A letter from a prominent Roman to Cisero on the event of his daughter's death offered deep sympathy but noticeably lacked an important element. That now-famous letter offered no hope in its consoling words for a life beyond the grave. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on death and our sure hope of a life hereafter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111
As believers, we live with our eyes upon the eternal, but we still have to function now in a world that is wicked at its core. So, how should we respond to the injustices we observe and battle with every day? This week on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice will encourage us to intercede now, plead with God for justice continually, and then rest in the fact that judgement is surely coming. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
A letter from a prominent Roman to Cisero on the event of his daughter's death offered deep sympathy but noticeably lacked an important element. That now-famous letter offered no hope in its consoling words for a life beyond the grave. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on death and our sure hope of a life hereafter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
John 11:25 A letter from a prominent Roman to Cisero on the event of his daughter's death offered deep sympathy but noticeably lacked an important element. That now-famous letter offered no hope in its consoling words for a life beyond the grave. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on death and our sure hope of a life hereafter.
Have you ever received an insight or revelation so important that you wished it could be remembered forever? If so, you might identify with Job as he proclaimed, "I know that my Redeemer liveth and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth." Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the depths of Job's revelation of the coming of the Messiah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111
Psalm chapter 6 describes David, a great king and man after God's own heart, stuck in a place of utter hopelessness and despair. Join us this week for The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice. We'll discuss the complex issue of depression and discover that this modern psychological hot topic is really not so modern after all. In fact, depression is as old as sin itself. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Have you ever received an insight or revelation so important that you wished it could be remembered forever? If so, you might identify with Job as he proclaimed, I know that my Redeemer liveth and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the depths of Job's revelation of the coming of the Messiah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Job 19:25 Have you ever received an insight or revelation so important that you wished it could be remembered forever? If so, you might identify with Job as he proclaimed, "I know that my Redeemer liveth and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth." Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores the depths of Job's revelation of the coming of the Messiah.
In the book of Acts, author Luke set out to give us the history of the spread of Christianity from the earliest days in Judea through the provinces of the known world and onto Rome itself. It covered the ministries of Peter, Stephen and Paul and it is a most unique and remarkable book. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he completes his study of Acts To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
As we draw to the close of our study in Acts, we witness the long-awaited arrival of the Apostle Paul in Rome. And while he's greeted with a hero's welcome by fellow believers, his fame soon fades and the apostle finds himself once again, a prisoner for Christ. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through the fulfillment of Paul's declaration that, “I must go to Rome.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The great storm that overtook the ship carrying Paul to Rome was a literal storm, but it was also an illustration of the storms that come into the life of a believer. At times we think we're exempt from those storms, but when they break on us with all their fury, where is our anchor? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he chronicles the storm that nearly succeeded in thwarting Paul's destiny in Rome. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The Apostle Paul is about to have his third hearing before the authorities of his day, but unlike his previous defenses, this hearing with King Agrippa was to prove more promising, because Agrippa had both a knowledge of Jewish ways and a standing with Rome. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through Paul's defense before Agrippa on his journey to Rome. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
One of the amazing things about the work of God in the life of a believer is the way He uses circumstances to bring about His ends. That was certainly true in the life of Paul, as a long string of circumstances brought him to the court of Festus, a decisive judge who would usher the Apostle along to his final destination. Join Dr. James Boice next time on the Bible Study Hour as he studies Paul's trial before another Roman governor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Jesus promised Paul that he would preach to the Gentiles, testify to the Jews and give evidence before kings. He preached to Gentiles throughout Europe and Asia and to his fellow countrymen in Jerusalem and now the time was at hand for him to stand before kings for the Savior whom he served. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on the Bible Study Hour as he chronicles Paul's defense before Felix. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
God is never closer than when we cannot see His face. That was certainly true in the Apostle Paul's case when all seemed against him, as forty of his fellow countrymen vowed not to eat or drink until they saw Paul dead! Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he uncovers the details of the plot to kill Paul and God's protection in the time of his greatest need. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
In order to heal the rift between Jewish and Gentile believers, the Apostle Paul was willing to compromise with the very laws and customs he so adamantly preached against. But his plans were not God's plans and despite Paul's good intentions, the Jews of Jerusalem rose up against him. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he relates a rather bizarre event in the life of Paul and the anger of a mob that almost cost him his life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Of all the teachings, parables and sermons our Lord presented during his time on earth, there's probably none better known than the beatitudes. But while it's one of the most well-known passages of Scripture, it's often the most misunderstood. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he seeks to reveal Jesus' motives and meaning behind the well-known blessings we know as the beatitudes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111
His friends and coworkers warned him. A prophet gave him a visual demonstration of what awaited him. Was the Apostle Paul wrong in his insistence to go on to Jerusalem, or was God using Paul's obstinance to fulfill His purpose? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he leads us through a questionable episode in the life of the great apostle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The Apostle Paul was a giant among the leaders of the early church--a man who, by God's grace, accomplished great things in the face of great adversity. Yet he was just a man and experienced the same human emotions as you and me. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he shares the intimate scene of Paul's farewell to the leaders of the church at Ephesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The 20th chapter of Acts chronicles the shift in the Apostle Paul's ministry and a wrap up of his work in Macedonia and Asia. Acts 20 records a time for Paul to visit his churches for the last time as he heads to Jerusalem and then on to Rome. Join Dr. James Boice next time, on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through this nostalgic journey and important time in Paul's missionary calling. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Of all the teachings, parables and sermons our Lord presented during his time on earth, there's probably none better known than the beatitudes. But while it's one of the most well-known passages of Scripture, it's often the most misunderstood. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he seeks to reveal Jesus' motives and meaning behind the well-known blessings we know as the beatitudes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Matthew 5 Of all the teachings, parables and sermons our Lord presented during his time on earth, there's probably none better known than the beatitudes. But while it's one of the most well-known passages of Scripture, it's often the most misunderstood. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he seeks to reveal Jesus' motives and meaning behind the well-known blessings we know as the beatitudes.
Very few people have literally caused a riot. But the apostle Paul did just that as he preached and lectured in Ephesus. The locals who made their living making idols of the goddess Artemis didn't like what they were hearing about a different kind of God. Keep listening, as Dr. James Boice tells what happened when Paul faced a shouting, furious mob. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Jesus began and ended the 14th chapter of John with a similar command: that His followers were not to let their hearts be troubled. And in between, He gives them—and us—the reasons why we should have peace, even in the midst of dire circumstances. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through a familiar passage many have turned to for comfort in times of tribulation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111
“The book of Acts—starring the apostle Paul!” ... If Paul were here today, he'd never let us get away with saying that. The real star of Acts is the Holy Spirit, and he does his work through every believer. Keep listening as Dr. James Boice introduces us to a few of the ordinary believers God used to turn the first-century world upside-down. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Jesus began and ended the 14th chapter of John with a similar command: that His followers were not to let their hearts be troubled. And in between, He gives them—and us—the reasons why we should have peace, even in the midst of dire circumstances. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through a familiar passage many have turned to for comfort in times of tribulation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
John 14 Jesus began and ended the 14th chapter of John with a similar command: that His followers were not to let their hearts be troubled. And in between, He gives them—and us—the reasons why we should have peace, even in the midst of dire circumstances. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us through a familiar passage many have turned to for comfort in times of tribulation.
As the angels appeared over the fields of Bethlehem and revealed themselves to the shepherds, a great fear came over them. Yet, at the same time, a great feeling of joy filled their hearts as they witnessed that momentous event. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he studies the reasons the angels' message was one of great joy to both the shepherds and those who welcome the Savior today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111
As the angels appeared over the fields of Bethlehem and revealed themselves to the shepherds, a great fear came over them. Yet, at the same time, a great feeling of joy filled their hearts as they witnessed that momentous event. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he studies the reasons the angels' message was one of great joy to both the shepherds and those who welcome the Savior today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Luke 2:10-12 As the angels appeared over the fields of Bethlehem and revealed themselves to the shepherds, a great fear came over them. Yet at the same time, a great feeling of joy filled their hearts as they witnessed that momentous event. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he studies the reasons the angels' message was one of great joy to both the shepherds and those who welcome the Savior today.
Have you ever prayed for something but didn't truly expect God to answer? Was the situation hopeless? If so, be sure to tune in to the Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice preaches from the story of Peter's hopeless case. He was personally imprisoned by the king and was heavily guarded. Peter had no chance. Or did he? You will be encouraged by God's deliverance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
The first Christmas came silently. It was neither commercial nor materialistic. It was, instead, a purely spiritual event. So then, why is Christmas so wonderful, even in this materialistic age? Perhaps it's because of the inexplicable miracles that accompanied our Savior's birth. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores each of the three miracles surrounding the birth of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111
Romans chapter three is really the heart of the Word of God. It's the Gospel presented in its purest and most condensed form, showing both our need and the solution to that need through the work of Jesus Christ. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he directs our attention to the simple, yet profound truths contained in this powerful passage of Scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111