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The BEMA Podcast is a walk-through of the context of the Bible and the Text itself, as well as surrounding history. We deconstruct our common readings of the Bible and attempt to reconstruct them through the lens of historical context. The main body of work is contained in Seasons 1–5, and we encourage you to start with episode 0 (or even -1) and continue in order through episode 204. Beyond that, we explore new topics, revisit old topics, and dive deeper into practical ways of living out the things we have learned together. BEMA Discipleship is a ministry of Impact Campus Ministries.

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215: Character Study — Joseph, Part 2 Apr 15, 2021

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings merge the studies of Joseph and Jacob. As Joseph eventually experiences a reunification of his family, what more is left to do? Shouldn’t they sit back and enjoy the redemption in Egypt? Apparently not, according to Jacob.

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The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

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214: Character Study — Joseph, Part 1 Apr 08, 2021

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the arguments surrounding who bought Joseph from his brothers.

Discussion Video for BEMA 214

The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

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Rashi — Wikipedia

Maimonides — Wikipedia

Nachmanides — Wikipedia

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213: Character Study — Jacob, Part 2 Apr 01, 2021

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the conversation for this particular character study of Jacob. They suggested in the last episode that God was with Jacob, even if He did not approve of his actions. Why does God delay justice and/or punishment?

Discussion Video for BEMA 213

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

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Rashi — Wikipedia

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

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212: Character Study — Jacob, Part 1 Mar 25, 2021

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a deeper look at the character of Jacob and share some things they’ve learned since the previous episodes on Jacob from 2017.

Discussion Video for BEMA 212

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

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211: John Whittaker — Blue Jeans Theology Mar 18, 2021

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Whittaker. He holds degrees in theology and ministry from Boise Bible College and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, plus a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He served as a professor of preaching and the New Testament for 19 years, spent 11 years planting and pastoring a church, and has taught and preached at various places around the world. He has been teaching people to follow Jesus by learning to hear what the Bible says, and his latest endeavors are more accessible to people than ever. He and his wife, Louise, have been married for more than 30 years.

Discussion Video for BEMA 211

The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

John Whittaker’s website

Bible in Life Podcast

Tim Mackie: Skateboards, Jesus, and the Bible — Bible in Life Podcast

Brad Gray: The Power of the Original Context — Bible in Life Podcast

Brad Gray: The Old Testament Law and the Big Story of the Bible — Bible in Life Podcast

Jesus vs. Culture on Money and Wealth — Bible in Life Podcast

Core Training for Christians — Video Courses by John Whittaker

Prepare Them to Flourish by John Whittaker

About Prepare Them to Flourish

The Listener’s Commentary

Resources from John Whittaker

Intro to the Gospels — The Listener’s Commentary

Luke — The Listener’s Commentary

Transcript for BEMA 211

Special Guest: John Whittaker.

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210: Midrash — The Man in the Fur Coat Mar 11, 2021

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at even more midrash that surrounds the character of Noah. Some commentary describes Noah as the man in the fur coat. What is this all about?

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Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

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209: Midrash — Noah’s Backstory and the Nephilim Mar 04, 2021

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the backstory of Noah and talk about the midrash surrounding the Nephilim from Genesis 6.

Discussion Video for BEMA 209

BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse

“Pete & Jared on Genesis” — The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Episode 100

Genesis for Normal People by Peter Enns and Jared Byas

Tallest Person Living — Guinness World Records

Hurtaly — Wikipedia

Noah (2014 film)

Parshat Noach — Aleph Beta Academy

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Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

BEMA 7: The Preface

“What’s So Bad about Babel?” — BibleProject Podcast

Jewish Women’s Archive

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

BEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTube

The Social Dilemma — Netflix

Thought of the Day: The Social Dilemma — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders Feb 25, 2021

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a deeper dive into one of the topics they hear about from listeners the most—midrash—and answer the most commonly asked question from the entire run of the podcast: What is going on with the genealogy of Abraham?

Discussion Video for BEMA 208

BEMA 8: Buried in a Genealogy

BEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Jewish Women’s Archive

BEMA 173: Jude — False Teachers

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207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred Overlap Feb 18, 2021

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. J. R. Briggs, the founder and director of Kairos Partnerships. His list of ministries and projects spans the gamut of possibility: from coaching pastors to instructing university students, from authoring books to hosting podcasts, J. R. brings a wealth of experience wherever he goes. He and his wife, Megan, have two boys and live just outside of Philadelphia.

Discussion Video for BEMA 207

About J. R. Briggs — Kairos Partnerships

Publications — Kairos Partnerships

Fail by J. R. Briggs

The Sacred Overlap by J. R. Briggs

Thought of the Day: Sacred Overlap — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Monday Morning Pastor Podcast

“Rubbing Shoulders with God” with Marty Solomon — Monday Morning Pastor

Resilient Leaders Podcast

Tweet on Hand Copying Luke

Practical Tips and Resources for Hand Copying Scripture — Kairos Partnerships

Tweet on Hand Copying John

J. R. Briggs on Twitter

A Time To Heal by J. R. Briggs

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Special Guest: J. R. Briggs.

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206: Reed Dent — The Nature of Truth Feb 11, 2021

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Reed Dent. He’s been on staff with Campus Christian Fellowship at Truman State University in Missouri for the last twelve years. He and his wife, LeAnn, have three boys, who provide some great sermon illustrations.

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Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

Truman State University — Wikipedia

Staff — Campus Christian Fellowship

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

The Parable of the Good Samaritan — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

The Wall Street Journal, September 12, 2001 (PDF)

“September 11” by Scott Cairns

“Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans” — Fox News

“Trump Seeks To Stimulate Economy By Sending Rare Autographed Photo To Every American” — The Onion

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

“The Seeing Heart” by Frederick Buechner — YouTube

Secrets in the Dark by Frederick Buechner

John H. Walton — Wikipedia

The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton

The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy

The War by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick

The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter

The Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert Alter

The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter

The Poetics of Biblical Narrative by Meir Sternberg

What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell

Inspired by Rachel Held Evans

Transcript for BEMA 206

Special Guest: Reed Dent.

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