Psalm 139 has been called theology of the very best sort. The psalm addresses some of the weightiest concepts of theology, yet it’s wonderfully personal and speaks to the heart as well as the mind. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour, as he studies this psalm of the omniscience, o

Psalm 138 is a Psalm of thanks for a promise made and a blessing given: that the throne of David would endure forever, and that the Messiah would come from his line. Join Dr. James Boice as he examines a psalm that teaches us to praise God for His love and faithfulness in the keeping of His word. T

Two cities would have a great effect on history: Babylon, the city of the world that would soon pass away, and Jerusalem, the city of God, whose glory would endure forever. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice explores the two cities and the heartache of God’s people as they remembered the

It’s been said that a disaster, such as what has happened to worship in the evangelical church, is not going to be cured overnight. Indeed, there’s no quick fix, but the place to look is where true worship is always found--in the psalms. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour, as he unpacks th

The foundation of the Christian faith is the resurrection, and the 15th chapter of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is the most comprehensive chapter in the New Testament concerning this monumental event. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he summarizes Paul’s reason for

It’s a sad, contemporary trend that many modern churches have departed from a style of worship centered around God, as all true Christian adoration should be. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice continues his study of how worship has changed, offering instructions on the subject from Psal

Why is it that so little of the passionate worship that once characterized the people of God is seen in the church today? Why are we often mere uncommitted spectators, rather than true worshippers? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he ponders these questions and the state of modern wor

“America has become one, vast, terrifying community.” That rather radical statement was made by one observer of modern culture. Is it true? Have we lost the true sense of community that once bound us together, and has that loss reached its tentacles into the church? Join Dr. James Boice as he explor

Psalm 132 is a song of celebration of the Ark of the Covenant coming to Jerusalem. It’s also a celebration of what David did for God…but more importantly, what God would do for David. Join Dr. James Boice as he unpacks Psalm 132, the longest of the Psalms of Ascent, and its promises for David and Hi

Psalm 131 is one of the shortest in the Psalter, and while it’s one of the easiest to read, it contains in its three short verses one of the hardest lessons to learn. Join Dr. James Boice as he studies Psalm 131 and the essence of contentment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://ww

While every part of the Bible is relevant, some parts speak to contemporary issues more directly than others, as is the case with the 14th chapter of First Corinthians. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he explains why the danger of people within the church doing what they wa

Psalm 130 is both a profound prayer and a great model of biblical exposition. In eight short verses, it contains both a penetrating explanation of the Gospel and the very essence of forgiveness. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour, as he follows the psalmist’s journey from his confession of

Most of us look back at the past and reflect on what we’ve accomplished, but for the nation Israel, looking back encompassed not what she had achieved, but what she had survived. Join Dr. James Boice as he reflects on both the suffering of a people and the reason for their survival. To support this

We all seek God’s blessing in our lives. It’s been said that the way to blessing begins with God, continues with God and ends with God. Join Dr. James Boice as he describes Psalm 128, a psalm that points the way to receiving God’s blessing in our work, our families and our lives. To support this mi