The Bible Study Hour

Acts 25:1-12
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.

Acts 24:1-27
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.

Acts 23:12-35
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.

Acts 22:23-23:11
As we begin to study the final chapters of the Book of Acts, we see the Apostle Paul--after enjoying years of freedom in spreading the gospel—being taken into Roman custody. While Paul’s imprisonment was hardly a good situation from a human point of view, it was to be greatly used in bringing the gospel to that empire.

Acts 21:27-22:22
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.

Acts 21:1-26
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.

Acts 20:13-38
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.

Acts 20:1-12
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.

Acts 19:23-41
As Paul’s work progressed in Ephesus and his preaching won converts to the faith, another dynamic was at play. The inevitable opposition that followed the movement began to rear its ugly head as the livelihoods and way of life of the Ephesians were threatened. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he examines a riot that menaced the foundling faith.

Acts 19:1-22
Of all the Bible characters who worked in urban evangelism, the Apostle Paul was by far preeminent. He recognized that, if the world of his day was to be reached effectively, it would have to be through focusing on the great cities of the world. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at Paul’s ministry in Ephesus and the methods he established for reaching the people.