The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com Kings of All the Earth
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Mar 31, 2026 A study of Psalm 47 exploring God’s universal rule over nations and his right to receive worldwide praise. Discussion covers how God raises and humbles empires and the biblical examples that illustrate divine control. Imagery of Jerusalem, the ark, and the cloud is examined. The talk points toward a future when all peoples will acknowledge God and urges a present response of worship.
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God Of Israel Is Lord Of All Nations
- Psalm 47 declares the God of Israel is the one true God and therefore sovereign over all nations, not merely a tribal deity.
- James Boice ties this theology to Isaiah and the Ten Commandments to correct a superficial reading that imagines multiple gods.
History Shows God Raises And Lowers Nations
- Nations rise and fall because God raises up and brings down rulers according to his sovereign pleasure.
- Boice uses Toynbee's A Study of History and historical examples like Egypt, Babylon, and Rome to illustrate recurring national decline.
Daniel Stories Show Divine Judgment On Pride
- Daniel's stories of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar illustrate God removing kingdoms for pride and unfaithfulness.
- Boice recounts Nebuchadnezzar's madness and the handwriting on the wall that ended Belshazzar's reign.
