The Bible Study Hour

Bethlehem is a little town with a rich history. The home of Ruth and the home of David—an out-of-the-way hamlet that would become the birthplace of the Savior, Jesus, the King of Kings. Join Dr. Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he investigates the significance of this little village in the scheme of Christianity and human history.
Micah 5:2

Psalm 98, which inspired Isaac Watts to pen Joy to the World, is a psalm of praise and celebration. It encourages its readers to “sing a new song,” and Watts took that command to heart. Listen as Dr. Boice studies the psalm that birthed the carol we love so well.

Psychologists tell us that anger, when bottled up inside, is both unhealthy and destructive. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, portrays anger as nothing short of murder. So how are we to overcome this dangerous emotion? Join Dr. James Boice as he explains the biblical remedy for one of life’s most perplexing evils.

Regardless of the source of our temptations and how easily we give in to them, the Lord does not leave us defenseless. Listen as Dr. Boice uncovers the sources of our temptations and the pathway to victory over them.

All was not well at the church in Philippi. Two leading women had a falling out, and the effects spilled over into the church itself. The dispute was serious, and Paul was troubled. What was his remedy? James Boice outlines the measures believers are to take when there are problems among the brethren.

Can mortal man know the mind of God? It’s possible in one area—God’s will for our lives. How can we discover His plan? How does He reveal it? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he helps us to understand the requisites for discovering God’s blueprint for our lives and the decisions that we make that are part and parcel of that plan.

How does one worship? It’s a query that inspires many opinions, but it’s seldom properly answered. What often passes for worship is not worship at all. Some have wondered if there was ever a time when true Christian worship was at a lower ebb.

Prayer—our conversation with God—is fundamental to our faith, but it’s often a cause of concern in the life of the believer. How should we pray? How often should we pray? And why do we feel our prayers are so often weak and ineffective?

Just what does it take to become an authentic Christian? How much must we do and how much is God’s responsibility? While coming to a saving faith in Jesus Christ is essentially simple, there’s a good bit of confusion surrounding the subject. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour he lays out the three criteria for entering into a relationship with Jesus and becoming a member of the family of God.

He was a rebel and a leader, a killer and a judge, a man of weakness and courage—a man of royalty who learned humility. He was both a sinner and saint, and he knew God face-to-face. 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.Deuteronomy 32:48-34:12