The Bible Study Hour

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.

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.

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.

Nehemiah 2:1-8

A dynamic is defined as a living, changing relationship between two entities. The most important dynamic for a leader is his relationship with God. The second is his relationship with his superior. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he shows us how Nehemiah gained the trust of the powerful king he served in order to fulfil his service to his people and his God.

Nehemiah 1:1-11

Leaders are not born—they’re made--and anyone can become a leader, given the right circumstances. But not all leaders are great leaders. What makes a leader great? Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals the one thing that distinguished Nehemiah as a great leader of his people.

Joshua 24:1-33

None of us can guarantee the choices of the next generation. We can only choose for ourselves whether or not we'll serve the Lord. On The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice talks about choosing - choosing God now, tomorrow, the day after, and to the very end of our lives.

Joshua 23:1-16

The last words of a great man are of special interest to us; they are often poignant and deeply moving. Joshua's final farewell to the people he loved is no exception. On The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice shares some very stirring words in a sermon titled "Passing the Torch."

Joshua 22:1-34

Nations sometimes win a war but lose the peace. This was Joshua's fear for Israel at the end of his life, and Christians today often find the test of prosperity more difficult than the test of adversity. On The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice discusses the need to live for God and serve God in peace-time as well as in war.

Joshua 21:1-45

Because of the sins of their father, the Levites would have no home in the Promised Land. Instead, they were scattered throughout the towns and cities of the new land. Yet what began as a curse turned into a blessing. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he traces the history of the tribe of Levi and its place of importance to His people, Israel.

Joshua 20:1-6

Men and women are made directly by God in His own image. And human life in the image of God mustn't be wantonly destroyed. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice discusses the cities of refuge and the tremendous value of human life revealed in the law of God.

Joshua 14:6-15

It’s often the case that in the presence of outstanding leaders, others are overlooked. It was true to a degree with Joshua, and it was certainly true of Caleb. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he paints a portrait of a most extraordinary man of God whose exploits often go unnoticed in the presence of greater men.

Joshua 13:1-19:51

The land had been subdued. Time had passed, and now Joshua--advanced in age--finishes the task assigned him to divide the land and assign each tribe their portion. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reveals the reasons and methods Joshua employed in this final, crucial task of settling the Promised Land.

Joshua 11:1-12:24

Jabin, a king of the north, had heard of the defeat of the southern kingdoms and gathered a great army to go against Israel, bringing with him a secret weapon—the chariot. And so, the final battle for control of the Promised Land begins. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he details the battle that would determine control of the land God had promised His people.

Joshua 10:1-15

Did the waters of the sea part? Did iron really float? Did three men survive a fiery furnace, and did the sun and moon stand still? We serve a God who is able to do miraculous things, but did He really override the laws of nature at the request of a mere mortal? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he investigates the circumstances that led to an incredible phenomenon.

Joshua 9:1-27

They destroyed Jericho, they annihilated Ai and the next city to fall was the stronghold of Gibeon. What would you do if you were a Gibeonite? The Gibeonites developed a plan of deception to save themselves, but that plan would play out in a way that no one could imagine. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he demonstrates how the Lord used a major error to introduce a people to Himself.

Joshua 8:1-29

With their first attempt to capture Ai thwarted by the Lord, the Israelite army is told to attack again. Discouraged and fearful after their first defeat, Joshua will have no miraculous intervention at Ai. The walls will not fall down, but—nevertheless--they must go up and fight a second time. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he shares the lessons learned at Ai.