The Bible Study Hour

The Bible Study Hour

The Bible Study Hour offers careful, in-depth Bible study, preparing you to think and act biblically. James Boice’s expository style opens the scriptures and shows how all of God’s Word points to Christ. Dr. Boice brings the Bible’s truth to bear on all of life, helping listeners understand the truth of God’s Word in life-changing, mind-renewing ways. The Bible Study Hour is a ministry of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals.

Episodes

December 21, 2025 30 mins

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.

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Luke 1:26-38

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.

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December 7, 2025 25 mins

Romans 8

Today on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we’ll look at a passage that delivers great news by unpacking an important sequence of events that began in eternity past. And we’ll learn what our belief in the hope of the gospel today has to do with Joshua and Caleb’s mission into the promise land all those years ago. Thanks for joining us for this powerful, practical study of Romans 8.

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November 30, 2025 24 mins

Romans 3

In an impressively rich, yet condensed presentation of Christian theology, one single chapter of Romans sums up the entire gospel. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice will teach on this incredible chapter, which he refers to as the very “heart of the Bible.” We’ll get a theology lesson and learn why trying to earn salvation is like attempting to pay for groceries with monopoly money.

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November 23, 2025 26 mins

Psalm 1

Consequences. Judgment. Accountability. It’s no secret that these aren’t especially popular terms in our modern age of tolerance. But the Bible isn’t shy about our what God requires of us -- and it’s a calling that comes with instructions, standards, and a metaphorically narrow path. Thanks for tuning into The Bible Study Hour today as Dr. Boice unpacks the Biblical secret to the “good life.”

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November 16, 2025 24 mins

Luke 2

December’s not the only good time to remember the birth of our Savior. Today on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we’ll consider how a lowly stable became a holy place in an amazing story, full of wonder and paradox. We’re about to find out the best way to celebrate the most famous birthday in the history of the world, as we study the narrative contained in Luke chapter 2!

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November 9, 2025 24 mins

Psalm 23

If you’ve ever suffered though a trying time, then you can probably relate to David’s description of the “valley of the shadow of death” in Psalm 23. But even during those times when we feel most threatened, there are four essential things that we will never be without. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. Boice will walk us through the important promises packed into that famous Psalm!

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November 2, 2025 24 mins

Isaiah 53

Today on The Bible Study Hour, we’re kicking off a new series entitled, “Great Chapters of the Bible.” Thanks for joining as we take a look at Isaiah 53 - a powerful prophecy concerning an unlikely Messiah. Dr. Boice will help us study the chapter with a five part assessment and we’ll find out why theologian, Karl Barth, claimed that the most important word in the entire Bible is a preposition.

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October 26, 2025 35 mins

Nehemiah 13:1-31

Perseverance is the mark of a true leader. The ability to never give up in the face of insurmountable difficulties marks that leader, and Nehemiah proved himself as faithful in the end as he was in the beginning of his calling. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he concludes his study of the life and work of Nehemiah and his quest to restore the sabbath, Jerusalem and its people.

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October 20, 2025 32 mins

Nehemiah 12:27-47

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 on The Bible Study Hour as we see Nehemiah setting the stage for the final phase of his great achievement.

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October 12, 2025 34 mins

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 p...

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October 5, 2025 25 mins

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 embrace...

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September 28, 2025 24 mins

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.

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September 21, 2025 26 mins

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 chall...

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September 14, 2025 31 mins

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.

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September 7, 2025 34 mins

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.

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August 31, 2025 33 mins

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.

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August 24, 2025 25 mins

Nehemiah 4:1-23

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 on The Bible Study Hour as he traces Nehemiah’s reaction to the opposition that faced him in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

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August 17, 2025 25 mins

Nehemiah 3:1-22

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 on The Bible Study Hour as he takes us deeper into the amazing story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem.

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August 10, 2025 36 mins

Nehemiah 2:9-20

While the book of Nehemiah covers a number of significant spiritual themes, it’s mainly about a great man meeting great challenges: a physical challenge to rebuild the wall to be sure, but the psychological challenges of a history of defeat and a mountain of discouragement as well. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals Nehemiah’s plans to marshal and motivate the people under him to re...

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