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    The BEMA Podcast – BEMA Discipleship

    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 and continue in order through episode 204.
    BEMA Discipleship is a ministry of Impact Campus Ministries.

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    Latest Episodes:
    -1: What Is BEMA? Aug 25, 2016

    For the pilot episode of the BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the hopes and dreams for this series in the years to come.

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    0: Introductory Lesson Sep 01, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings have an introductory conversation about the world of the Bible, investigating the differences between eastern and western perspectives.

    Introductory Lesson Presentation (PDF)

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    Special music by Logan Daily.

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    1: Trust the Story Sep 08, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the creation story in Genesis 1 and the foundation it lays for understanding the scriptural narrative correctly.

    Trust the Story Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 1

    The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

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    2: Knowing When to Say “Enough” Sep 15, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and what the story might really be getting at.

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    3: Master the Beast Sep 22, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Cain and Abel and the idea of how fear and shame ruin the story.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 3

    The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)

    The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)

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    4: His Bow in the Clouds Oct 06, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Noah and the Flood, digging through a wide variety of buried treasure from the author.

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    5: A Misplaced Curse Oct 20, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah’s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues.

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    6: A Tale of a Tower Oct 27, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the tower of Babel and some of the observations we can take away from the story.

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    7: The Preface Nov 03, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look back over the first eleven chapters of Genesis and work to understand their significance to the greater narrative of the scriptures.

    The Preface Presentation (PDF)

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    8: Buried in a Genealogy Nov 10, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings ask the same question the Rabbis have asked over the centuries: Why did God choose Abraham?

    Buried in a Genealogy Presentation (PDF)

    Follow-up: BEMA 208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders

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    The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

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    9: Letting Go Nov 17, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Genesis 12–14: the call of Abram and his initial adventures in the land of Canaan.

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    10: Walking the Blood Path Dec 01, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work through Genesis 15–17, continuing to look at the evolving partnership between God and Abram.

    Walking the Blood Path Presentation (PDF)

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    Aleph Beta Academy

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    11: Here I Am Dec 08, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the kind of partner God has chosen in Abraham.

    Here I Am Presentation (PDF)

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    12: A Mission Realized Dec 15, 2016

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings cover the life of Isaac as told in Genesis 24 and 26, where we begin to see the initial realization of God’s promise to Abraham.

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    History of male circumcision — Wikipedia

    George DeJong, Under the Fig Tree

    The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

    Sandra Richter, Ph.D.

    The Anchor Bible Dictionary, Volume I

    Impact Campus Ministries

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    13: Grappling with God, Part 1 Jan 05, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 25–31.

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    Aleph Beta Academy

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    God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

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    14: Grappling with God, Part 2 Jan 12, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 32–35.

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    15: Into the Pit Jan 19, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37–40.

    Into the Pit Presentation (PDF)

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    16: Out of the Pit Jan 26, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41–50.

    Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF)

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    Rabbi David Fohrman — TorahAnytime

    The Joseph Story — Aleph Beta Academy

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    17: A God Who Hears the Cry Feb 02, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the introduction to God’s story and set up the narrative of the remainder of Scripture in an effort to understand what God is rescuing His people from.

    A God Who Hears the Cry Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 17

    That the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)

    God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    18: A Tale of Two Kingdoms Feb 09, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set up the narrative of God’s story as a contrast between empire and shalom.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 18

    That the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)

    God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    God Heard Their Cry, Lesson 1 — YouTube

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    19: A Strengthened Heart Feb 16, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the story of the Passover and its plagues, God’s interaction with Pharaoh, and the call of God’s rescued people.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 19

    The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

    kavad — Blue Letter Bible

    hazak — Blue Letter Bible

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    20: With All Your Heart Feb 23, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 14, and then dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 15.

    With All Your Heart Presentation (PDF)

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    21: With All Your Soul & “Very” Mar 02, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the next two tests of God’s people on their way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 16–17.

    With All Your Soul & “Very” Presentation (PDF)

    “Jesus Shema” — Learn Hebrew

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    “Jesus Shema” Mar 02, 2017

    A simplified version of the daily prayer from Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 19. This recording is meant to follow Episode 21.

    Sh'ma Israel, adonai elohenu, adonai echad
    Ve'ahavta et adonai eloiekah
    b'khol levavkah
    uve'khol naphshekah
    uve'khol meodeikah
    Ve'ahavta reyacha c'mocha

    Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.
    Love the Lord your God
    with all your heart,
    with all your soul,
    and with all your might.
    And love your neighbor as yourself.

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    22: Under the Chuppah Mar 09, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss Israel’s arrival at Sinai and the ensuing covenant relationship with their God, covering Exodus 19–23.

    Under the Chuppah Presentation (PDF)

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    NIV Archaeological Study Bible

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    23: Falling on Joyful Faces Mar 16, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the construction of the Tabernacle and its call to be a place of rest, covering Exodus 24–40.

    Falling on Joyful Faces Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 23

    With All Your Heart — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    24: Creating a Space Mar 23, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the implications of the story of the Tabernacle in our own pursuits of God.

    Creating a Space Presentation

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    Walter Brueggemann, “An Alternative Way” — The Work of the People

    The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

    One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp

    Finding Our Way Again by Brian McLaren

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    25: A Kingdom of What? Mar 30, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give an overview of the book of Leviticus.

    A Kingdom of What? Presentation (PDF)

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    Leviticus: A Call to Priesthood (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse

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    26: Images of the Desert — Shepherd Apr 06, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the first in a series of images found in the desert — what it means to be a shepherd in the biblical world.

    Images of the Desert — Shepherd Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 26

    Walking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    Walking the Bible by Bruce Feiler

    The Good Shepherd by Kenneth Bailey

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    27: Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia Apr 13, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the rotem and acacia trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.

    Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 27

    The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) — Real Life on the Palouse

    Walking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    Hebrew University — Wikipedia

    Noga Hareuveni — Wikipedia

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    “The Broom Usually Grows in the Wilderness” — Bar-Ilan University (via Jim Feicht)

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    28: Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk Apr 20, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the ar'ar and tamarisk trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.

    Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 28

    BEMA Schedule (no longer active) — See our current Groups page

    Noga Hareuveni — Wikipedia

    Written Works of Noga Hareuveni

    Hebrew University — Wikipedia

    BEMA 24: Creating a Space

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    29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi Apr 27, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert. We will see God’s continual use of the desert to minister to us and to teach us how to minister to others.

    Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 29

    Lulav — Chabad.org

    Flash Floods in Wadi Peres — YouTube

    Flash Flood in Israel — YouTube

    Israel: Flash Floods Hit Negev Desert — AP Archive, YouTube

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    30: Lead with Your Voice May 04, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of the desert and the book of Numbers with the story of Moses striking the rock and subsequently having his entrance to the Promised Land denied.

    Lead with Your Voice Presentation (PDF)

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    31: Remember Where You Came From May 11, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring our study of Torah to a close by exploring the book of Deuteronomy, examining its call to remember our stories.

    Remember Where You Came From Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 31

    The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

    Topic: Deuteronomy 32 — Aleph Beta Academy

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    Transcript for BEMA 31

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    32: Session 1 Capstone May 18, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the books of Moses at the conclusion of Session 1 of the podcast.

    Session 1 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

    BEMA Discipleship on Facebook

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    33: Session 2 Intro May 18, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for Session 2 of the podcast. We review our journey through Torah to bring everyone up to speed for what we will study next.

    Session 2 Intro Presentation (PDF)

    BEMA Discipleship Support

    BEMA Discipleship on Facebook

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    34: The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) Jun 01, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings address the nagging questions about the book of Joshua and its stories of mass slaughter and genocide.

    The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 34

    The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) — Covered in His Dust

    Stele — Wikipedia

    The Forest in the Trees: Jesus — Woodland Hills (Greg Boyd)

    [no longer available] Why Is the Old Testament So Violent? (blog post)

    What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell

    The Source by James A. Michener

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    35: Crossroads of the Earth Jun 15, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of Joshua and bridge the gap toward the book of Judges, pondering the mission of God and His choice of real estate for His people.

    Crossroads of the Earth Presentation (PDF)

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    The Source by James A. Michener

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    36: The Redemption Cycle Jun 29, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Judges and the cycle found therein.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 36

    The Forgiving Flow, Part 2: Drop the Jawbone — The RobCast, Episode 39

    Make Your Mark by Brad Gray

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    37: A Love Story Jul 13, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings zoom in on the mini-narrative of Ruth — one story where the mission of God is realized in the way Israel treats the alien, the orphan, and the widow.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 37

    Map of Moab and the Surrounding Region

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    38: A Donkey Herder to Lead Us Jul 27, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at Israel’s first two kings and try to see what the Text is showing us in these two characters.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 38

    A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards

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    39: A King After God’s Own Heart Aug 10, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to examine the life of David, looking at the defeat of Goliath and making some general observations about the character of David.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 39

    Promised Land — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    “The Unheard Story of David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell — TED

    Valley of Elah — Wikipedia

    Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden

    Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler

    The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

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    40: One Story, Two Sources Aug 24, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the journey to understanding the historical record of the united kingdom of Israel by taking a look at the two sources comprising this biblical narrative.

    One Story, Two Sources Presentation (PDF)

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    41: The Story Behind the Story Aug 31, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings revisit the two sources comprising this portion of the biblical narrative, analyzing the agendas found in each. They attempt to look at the differences between the sources to understand the reigns of David and Solomon and the split of the nation of God’s people, ultimately helping us figure out what went wrong.

    The Story Behind the Story Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 41

    Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden

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    42: The Fire of Elijah Sep 07, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of Elijah and the lessons learned by one of Israel’s greatest prophets.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 42

    Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler

    Map of Phoenicia, Late Bronze Age — Wikipedia

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    43: Go in Peace Sep 14, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up a look at the kings of Israel, exploring the story of Naaman and its implications for us today.

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    44: Our Harps in the Trees Sep 21, 2017

    Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo discuss the collection of ancient songs known as the Psalms.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 44

    Classifying the Psalms by Genre

    Kevin Luo on Twitter

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    45: Wisdom and Meaning Sep 28, 2017

    Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo continue our study of wisdom literature, examining the collection of Proverbs and the teaching of Ecclesiastes.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 45

    Kevin Luo on Twitter

    A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans

    Less Is More Than Enough by Chris McNaught

    “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” by Simon Senek — TED

    NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell

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    46: Song of Sexuality Oct 05, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the underaddressed book called Song of Songs and explore the ramifications of avoiding the topic of sexuality.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 46

    Sex God by Rob Bell

    NOOMA 002: Flame by Rob Bell

    The Zimzum of Love by Rob and Kristen Bell

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    47: The Lord’s Mouthpiece Oct 12, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the remaining books in Tanakh, most of which are prophets, attempting to understand prophetic history as a whole and the setting for each period of history.

    The Lord’s Mouthpiece Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 47

    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

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    48: Amos — Plumb Line Oct 19, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the book of Amos on a quest to find the heart of God as expressed in the first of His many mouthpieces.

    Amos — Plumb Line Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 48

    The Prophets by Abraham Joshua Heschel

    Plumb Line — Wikipedia

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    49: Hosea — Prostitute Oct 26, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the message of Hosea as depicted in the prophetic theater of his own life through his marriage to the prostitute Gomer.

    Verastikh — Learn Hebrew

    Discussion Video for BEMA 49

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    Verastikh (Hosea) Oct 26, 2017

    A simplified version of the daily prayer from Hosea 2. This recording is meant to follow Episode 49.

    Verastikh le l'olam
    Verastikh lib'tzedek
    uve'mishpat, uve'chesed, uve'rachamim
    Verastikh lib'emuna, v'yadat et Adonai

    I will betroth you to myself forever.
    I will betroth you to myself in righteousness,
    and in justice, and in love, and in compassion.
    I will betroth you to myself in faithfulness, and you shall know the Lord.

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    50: Micah — Judge Nov 02, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the warning of the prophet Micah as he speaks to the people of Judah about what God truly desires.

    NB: Due to a malfunction with our original recording, this episode was recorded in 2021. Our environments and equipment setups have changed, but we did our best to present it as it was in 2017.

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    51: 1 Isaiah — Vineyard Nov 09, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of four voices found in Isaiah — the pre-Assyrian voice that condemned the greed and injustice of the people of Judah.

    NB: Due to a malfunction with our original recording, this episode was recorded in 2021. Our environments and equipment setups have changed, but we did our best to present it as it was in 2017.

    1 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 51

    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

    The Prophets by Abraham Joshua Heschel

    Transcript for BEMA 51

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    52: Jonah — Potential Nov 16, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Jonah and try to uncover the message buried in this most unusual prophet.

    Jonah — Potential Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 52

    Challenging God: Why Did Jonah Run? — Aleph Beta Academy

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    53: Nahum — Diyn Nov 30, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings juxtapose the book of Jonah against the other Assyrian prophet to Israel—the book of Nahum—looking at the other side of the equation of how God deals with evil.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 53

    Information on BEMA Trips [Marty doesn’t need more emails]

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    54: Zephaniah — T'shuvah Dec 07, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the voice of Zephaniah as he warns the kingdom of Judah of impending judgment.

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    55: 2 Isaiah — Woe Dec 14, 2017

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the Assyrian period of history by looking at one of the most distressing prophets: the voice of 2 Isaiah as he delivers numerous woes to the nations of the world, including God’s people. Yet even this is not void of hope as we see it scattered throughout today’s portion of Text.

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    56: Jeremiah — Weeping Jan 04, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin our journey through the Babylonian prophets, examining the famous weeping prophet: Jeremiah.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 56

    The Disciple Scroll by Allan Rabinowitz

    Love Wins by Rob Bell

    Erasing Hell by Francis Chan

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    57: Lamentations — Lament and Hope Jan 11, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the often-avoided book of Lamentations and the shocking space it creates for the dark things that need to be grieved.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 57

    Learning to Lament, Part 1: The Culture of Denial — The RobCast, Episode 92

    Learning to Lament, Part 2: Widow, Slave, Mother — The RobCast, Episode 93

    Learning to Lament, Part 3: She’s Finding Her Voice — The RobCast, Episode 94

    Learning to Lament, Part 4: As Deep as the Sea — The RobCast, Episode 95

    Learning to Lament, Part 5: Skirts and Virgins — The RobCast, Episode 96

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    58: Habakkuk — Watchtower Jan 18, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into one of Marty’s favorite prophecies: the book of Habakkuk. They examine the complaints submitted by the prophet and his ensuing dialogue with God.

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    59: Obadiah — Petra Jan 25, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the shortest prophet in Tanakh—the book of Obadiah—and its condemnation of the nation of Edom for their lack of care for their brother and their neighbor.

    Obadiah — Petra Presentation (PDF)

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    60: Joel — Locusts Feb 01, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of prophet Joel speaking to God’s people about the hope that exists, even in the midst of utter destruction.

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    61: Ezekiel — Strength Feb 08, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the apocalyptic visions of Ezekiel and his message of encouragement to a people trapped in exile.

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    62: Daniel — Son of Man Feb 15, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of Daniel and its persistent and sometimes hidden message of perseverance.

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    Double Rainbow — YouTube

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    63: Job — Perspective Feb 22, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover that the famous story of Job is so much more than we ever realized.

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    NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell

    Literary Structure (Chiasm) of the Bible

    NOOMA 024: Whirlwind by Rob Bell

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    64: 3 Isaiah — Servant Mar 01, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings challenge the typical understanding of the voice of Isaiah, taking a look at the servant discourse in chapters 40–54.

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    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

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    65: 4 Isaiah — Hope Mar 08, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings move into the fourth voice of Isaiah, seen in chapters 55–66. We hear the compelling promise of restoration for God’s people and the invitation for them to become the people they were meant to be.

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    1 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF)

    Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held Evans

    Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggemann

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    66: Ezra/Nehemiah — Passionate Leadership Mar 15, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the different leadership styles seen during the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

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    67: Haggai — Build! Mar 22, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings read through the prophecy of Haggai and find that the real issues rarely change—past, present, or future.

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    68: Zechariah — Apocalyptic Literature Mar 29, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings study the apocalyptic message of Zechariah, a contemporary to Haggai, who sought to encourage God’s people with image-driven messages of forthcoming hope.

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    69: Malachi — Q&A Apr 05, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the message of Malachi, seeing how he utilizes a question-and-answer format to prophetically speak to the people of God.

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    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

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    70: Esther — Purim Apr 12, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the book of Esther and the story that lies behind the celebration of Purim.

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    The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman

    The Story #20: The Queen of Beauty and Courage — Real Life on the Palouse

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    71: The Prophetic Table Apr 19, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the multifaceted dialogue and the many voices found within the prophets that represent the battling perspectives found in the world of God’s people as they attempt to respond to the effects of exile.

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    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

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    72: Session 2 Capstone Apr 26, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the prophets and the writings at the conclusion of Session 2 of the podcast.

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    Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle

    Impact Campus Ministries

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    73: Session 3 Intro Apr 26, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings introduce the third session of the BEMA Podcast with special guest Jim Feicht, discussing what to expect in the upcoming session and reviewing where we have been to this point.

    Session 3 Intro Presentation (PDF)

    Jim Feicht on Twitter

    NOOMA 019: Open by Rob Bell

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    74: Silent Years — Synagogue May 10, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Jim Feicht. They begin the journey into the historical context of the world of Jesus, looking at the new Judaism that arose from the ashes of exile.

    Silent Years — Synagogue Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 74

    Jim Feicht on Twitter

    In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    NOOMA 008: Dust by Rob Bell

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    75: Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism May 24, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Jim Feicht, continue their examination of the context of the world of Jesus. The last episode covered the context of Judaism specifically, whereas this episode covers the context of the surrounding culture.

    Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 75

    Jim Feicht on Twitter

    Hellas — Wikipedia

    Empire of Alexander the Great — Wikipedia

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    76: Silent Years — Sadducees Jun 07, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an in-depth look at the five different responses to Hellenism in the first-century world of Judaism by examining the priestly group known as the Sadducees.

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    77: Silent Years — Herodians Jun 21, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as Herodians.

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    Sepphoris (Zippori) — Wikipedia

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    78: Silent Years — Essenes Jul 05, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as the Essenes.

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    Qumran — Wikipedia

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    79: Silent Years — Zealots Jul 19, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Megan Gambino, continue the journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the group known as the Zealots.

    Silent Years — Zealots Presentation (PDF)

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    80: Silent Years — Pharisees Aug 02, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Megan Gambino, near the end of our journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the Pharisees.

    Silent Years — Pharisees Presentation (PDF)

    Addendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    Megan Gambino on Instagram

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    BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue

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    81: Silent Years — Association Aug 16, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the perfect timing spoken of in Galatians 4:4 in reference to the coming of Jesus in his cultural context. We also wrestle with the personal implications of the different responses to Hellenism in our world today.

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    Rising Strong by Brené Brown

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    82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and Why Aug 30, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the questions surrounding the authorship of the Text.

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    Documentary Hypothesis — Wikipedia

    BEMA 71: The Prophetic Table

    BEMA 62: Daniel — Son of Man

    Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism Presentation (PDF)

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    83: Gospel Narrative Sep 06, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the ancient use of gospel (euangelion in Greek) and how the New Testament writers are subversively playing off of this Greco-Roman idea.

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    The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry

    Roman air conditioning — Twitter (thread)

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    84: Matthew — Mumzer Sep 13, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the record of Matthew, attempting to understand his unique agenda as he presents the life and ministry of his Rabbi Jesus.

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    Didache — Wikipedia

    Mamzer — Wikipedia

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    85: Mark — Roman Gospel Sep 20, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the gospel narrative of Mark, noting his distinct audience and the intentional methods he used to communicate the euangelion to them.

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    86: Luke — Ordered Sep 27, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the gospel of Luke and wrestle with the many perspectives regarding his audience and his agenda.

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    The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder

    Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

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    87: John — Grafted Oct 04, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the gospel of John, investigating the different tools he uses in speaking to his particular audience.

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    Map of Asia and Asia Minor

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    88: Setting the Stage Oct 11, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for our journey through the gospels by looking at the geographical region of the Galilee where Jesus did most of his ministry.

    Setting the Stage Presentation (PDF)

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    89: Written in the Stars Oct 18, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the trek through the gospel narrative of Matthew and the life and ministry of Jesus, starting with a look at the story of the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 89

    Prepare the Way #5: In Our Present — Real Life on the Palouse

    Men Askaenos in Antioch of Pisidia — Wikipedia

    The Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James Kennedy

    The Nativity Story (2006 film)

    Picture of the Bull in the House

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    90: A Gospel of Two Kingdoms Oct 25, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish looking at the story of the birth of Jesus, juxtaposing two kings and the kingdoms that they bring.

    A Gospel of Two Kingdoms Presentation (PDF)

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    Herod the Great — Wikipedia

    Masada — Wikipedia

    Herodium — Wikipedia

    Caesar’s Comet — Wikipedia

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    91: Tavilah T'Shuvah Nov 01, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew, uncovering the ministry of John the Baptist.

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    Complete Jewish Bible by David Stern

    Jewish New Testament Commentary by David Stern

    BEMA 42: The Fire of Elijah

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    92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos Nov 08, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the stories of Jesus’s baptism and temptation.

    How to Bring Order Out of Chaos Presentation (PDF)

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    BEMA 1: Trust the Story

    BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”

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    BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse

    BEMA 20: With All Your Heart

    BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”

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    93: Blessed Nov 15, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the gospel of Matthew and into the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.

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    Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

    BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue

    The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

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    94: Hope of the World Nov 29, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings resume looking at the opening teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and how he sets the stage for his interpretation of Torah.

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    BEMA 35: Crossroads of the Earth

    BEMA 56: Jeremiah — Weeping

    Love Wins by Rob Bell

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    95: Abolish or Fulfill Dec 06, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the next few verses in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus speaks of the relationship between his teaching and the teachings of the Hebrew scriptures.

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    BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

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    96: But I Say Unto You Dec 13, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the fifth chapter of Matthew, surveying the many examples Jesus gives for properly interpreting the Text.

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    The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

    Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw

    The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne

    BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?

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    97: Done in Secret Dec 20, 2018

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’s teachings on generosity, prayer, and fasting.

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    Donate to Impact Campus Ministries

    Sermon on the Mount #6: Prayer and Fasting — Real Life on the Palouse

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    98: A Good Eye Jan 03, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover how worry leads to judgment, and judgment leads to muddy pearls.

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    Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

    Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg

    The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

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    99: Fruit of Fools Jan 10, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the Sermon on the Mount, talking about gates, trees, fools, and houses.

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    Sermon on the Mount #10: Trees and Fruit — Real Life on the Palouse

    BEMA 29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi

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    100: Healing at Great Cost Jan 17, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch as Jesus brings the Kingdom to the brokenness of the world around him, observing the surprising responses of those who encounter it.

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    101: The Other Side Jan 24, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue in Matthew’s narrative by jumping to the gospel of Mark, traveling to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.

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    BEMA 88: Setting the Stage

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    102: Son of Man Jan 31, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of a paralyzed man and his faithfully determined friends who inspire his healing.

    Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees

    Jesus H. Christ, Part 11: And Now the H — The RobCast, Episode 221

    BEMA 62: Daniel — Son of Man

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    103: Healing in His Wings Feb 07, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the ninth chapter of Matthew, seeing a handful of stories where Jesus brings shalom to the chaos of others.

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    104: Innocent as Doves Feb 14, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to the second major discourse given by Jesus as he sends out his disciples on a mission to bring the Kingdom.

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    Matthew — BibleProject

    Matthew Poster — BibleProject

    BEMA 50: Micah — Judge

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    105: An Explosive Kingdom Feb 21, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear what appears to be the doubt of John the Baptist and the challenging response of Jesus that honors him.

    An Explosive Kingdom Presentation (PDF)

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    BEMA 91: Tavilah T’Shuvah

    “Sheep going through a gate, North Yorkshire moors” — YouTube

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    106: Jury Duty in Sodom Feb 28, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine Jesus as he moves on from John the Baptist and begins to confront the religious worldview around him.

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    Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

    Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg

    Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

    Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

    New Light on the Difficult Words of Jesus by David Bivin

    The Secret Message of Jesus by Brian D. McLaren

    PaRDeS (Jewish exegesis) — Wikipedia

    BEMA 61: Ezekiel — Strength

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    107: Donkeys and Rabbis Mar 07, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a verse-by-verse examination of the gospel of Matthew by dealing with the Sabbath and rabbinical arguments surrounding Torah.

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    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

    BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?

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    108: The Fruit of Beelzebul Mar 14, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the critique of the Pharisees who want to write off Jesus’s ministry as the work of evil. They also see Jesus field their request for a sign.

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    Beelzebub — Wikipedia

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    109: Which Soil? Mar 21, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an exciting trip through the parables of Jesus, starting with his conversation about four different soils.

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    Hayamim: A Proposal [this event happened in 2019]

    BEMA 27: Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia

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    110: Jewish Hermeneutics Mar 28, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings learn how to engage the methods of rabbinical teaching and unpack what a rabbi is trying to accomplish with his cryptic instructions.

    Addendum to BEMA 110 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    Hayamim: A Proposal [this event happened in 2019]

    BEMA 12: A Mission Realized

    Jewish Hermeneutics — Covered in His Dust

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    111: A Farmer and a Woman Apr 04, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at two intimately connected parables in the stories of a crazy farmer and his mustard seed, and a credulous woman and her baked goods.

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    BEMA 11: Here I Am

    The Parable of the Leaven — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

    Sermons — Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

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    112: Explanations That Don’t Explain Apr 11, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings try to learn from Jesus’s puzzling explanation for the parable of the weeds.

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    113: Treasures and Pearls Apr 18, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Corey Knadler, discuss the next two parables of Jesus in Matthew 13.

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    Corey Knadler on Twitter

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    114: Fish in a Net Apr 25, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Corey Knadler, look at the final parable in the string of teachings found in Matthew 13, searching for the p’shat, remez, and drash found in the story of fish caught in a net.

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    Corey Knadler on Twitter

    Why the Midrash Has Abraham Thrown into Nimrod’s Furnace — TheTorah.com

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    115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big Lesson May 02, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Dr. Christopher Gambino, look at Jesus’s time in Nazareth, pass briefly through the beheading of John the Baptist, and land in the story of feeding the 5000.

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    Dr. Christopher Gambino on Twitter

    The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder

    The Shuvah Project

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    116: She Giggled May 09, 2019

    Brent Billings introduces the story of Peter walking on water and Marty Solomon interacts with it by sharing some of his thoughts originally written years ago.

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    In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell

    NOOMA 008: Dust by Rob Bell

    She Giggled (Part 1) — Covered in His Dust

    She Giggled (Part 2) — Covered in His Dust

    Prototype by Jonathan Martin

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    117: Jesus Resorts to Name Calling May 16, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Dr. Christopher Gambino, talk about Jesus’s critique of rabbinic traditions and the surprise he encounters in the region of Phoenicia.

    Discussion Video for BEMA 117

    Dr. Christopher Gambino on Twitter

    The Shuvah Project

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    118: Eyes That Cannot See May 23, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of the feeding of the four thousand and watch the disciples struggle to apply its meaning.

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    Map of Tyre and Sidon in relation to the Galilee

    The BEMA Messenger

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    119: The Gates of Hell May 30, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine Peter’s great confession at Caesarea Philippi and the intense conversation that follows.

    The Gates of Hell Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 119

    On the Early Church: Conquering the Gates of Hell — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

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    The BEMA Messenger

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    120: Truth and Light Jun 06, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration as Jesus talks about his exodus with Moses and Elijah.

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    The BEMA Messenger

    Shaping Faith #5: Fasting — Real Life on the Palouse

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    121: The Key to Your Own Prison Jun 13, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the many teachings of Matthew 18, including some parables and rabbinic insights from Jesus.

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    Love Wins by Rob Bell

    Erasing Hell by Francis Chan

    BEMA 36: The Redemption Cycle

    The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman

    BEMA 70: Esther — Purim

    “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship

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    122: A Naked Thing Jun 20, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings find our understanding of divorce challenged by Jesus, and an ancient discussion taking place between the rabbis about the importance and value of people.

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    The Ten Commandments — Aleph Beta Academy

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    123: The Heat of the Day Jun 27, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the parable of the vineyard, a generous God, and the interactions that follow as Jesus makes his way towards Jerusalem.

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    Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

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    124: Statement of Triumph Jul 04, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the triumphal entry and Jesus’s confrontation of religious corruption on all sides.

    Caesarea Maritima — Wikipedia

    Map of Israel in New Testament Times — Wikimedia Commons

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    125: Are You Talking to Me? Jul 11, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus go on the offensive, confronting the corrupt priesthood that rules in Jerusalem.

    BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees

    BEMA 76: Silent Years — Sadducees

    BEMA 51: 1 Isaiah — Vineyard

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    126: Trapped by a Question Jul 18, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see the religious leadership of both Pharisees and Sadducees attempting to trap Jesus with a series of testing questions, and witness the rabbinical brilliance of Jesus as a Jewish teacher.

    Trapped by a Question Presentation (PDF)

    The Parables by Brad H. Young (cites Flusser extensively)

    “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship

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    127: Six or Seven? Jul 25, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the list of woes Jesus gives to the Pharisees and ask what kind of person Jesus is describing.

    The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan

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    128: Faithful and Wise Steward Aug 01, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at one of the most perplexing passages of Jesus’s ministry, asking if this is about the end times or ancient times.

    Faithful and Wise Steward Presentation (PDF)

    Addendum to BEMA 128 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    129: The Final Week Aug 08, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for the final week of Jesus’s earthly ministry.

    The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

    The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan

    A Better Atonement by Tony Jones

    Did God Kill Jesus? by Tony Jones

    A Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnight

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    130: The Plot to Kill Jesus Aug 15, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the question of who brought about Jesus’s execution, acknowledging the different characters at play and the role they each had.

    BEMA 76: Silent Years — Sadducees

    The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan

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    131: Betrayal Aug 22, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the betrayals of Jesus and discuss which characters are involved in it.

    BEMA 79: Silent Years — Zealots

    Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter Rollins

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    132: Go Aug 29, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the discussion of the Gospels to a close with a brief look at the resurrection and the great commission.

    Living Hope — Real Life on the Palouse

    The Final Week #7: Just One Hope — Real Life on the Palouse

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    133: Session 3 Capstone Sep 05, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding a journey through the gospels, and reviewing the story from Genesis to John.

    Session 3 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

    Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

    How to Survive a Shipwreck by Jonathan Martin

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    134: Session 4 Intro Sep 05, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to see how God’s people apply the reality of Christ into their first-century contexts.

    Session 4 Intro Presentation (PDF)

    Donate to BEMA Ministry

    Donate to Marty or the General Fund

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    135: Uncut Corners Sep 12, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the opening of the book of Acts and the beginning of the Spirit-filled movement changing the course of human history.

    Caesar’s Comet — Wikipedia

    BEMA 22: Under the Chuppah

    BEMA 37: A Love Story

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    136: Each One Sep 19, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings make observations about what this early church community was accomplishing together with the help of the Holy Spirit.

    The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) — Real Life on the Palouse

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    137: A Dry Tree Sep 26, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings challenge listeners to consider our methods of advancing God’s agenda and the implications of this new king and new kingdom.

    BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

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    138: Unclean Sheets Oct 03, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings meet Saul, persecutor of Jesus, and wrestle with the questions of his identity and his experience; they also encounter the entrance of some unlikely characters into God’s narrative.

    The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

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    139: Theosabes Oct 10, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings come back to the story of Saul and see what is impacting his experience and how that is calling him to impact the Greco-Roman world.

    Paul’s First Missionary Journey — Bible History Online

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    140: Not to Burden You Oct 17, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine how the early church community handled applying the gospel to a major cultural problem, seeking to learn from their methods and seeing what we might be able to take into our own unique settings.

    Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed

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    141: Mathetes or Talmidim? Oct 24, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see how Paul’s methodology changes and then draw some conclusions about what we see happening in his ministry.

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    142: Calling of a Prophet Oct 31, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings circle back to a question from a few episodes ago: Did Paul experience a conversion, a repentance, or something else entirely?

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    143: The Epilogue Nov 07, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set everything we have studied about Acts back into the context of the larger Textual narrative, wrapping up the greater story and setting the stage for the inspired letters of the New Testament.

    The Epilogue Presentation (PDF)

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    A New Kind of Christianity by Brian D. McLaren

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    144: Galatians — Paul’s Gospel Nov 14, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, listening to Paul describe a gospel he received straight from Jesus, not from any human teaching.

    The Holy Epistle to the Galatians by D. Thomas Lancaster

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    145: Galatians — Right Hand of Fellowship Nov 21, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the second chapter of Galatians, bringing some context to a much misunderstood and often misrepresented passage.

    Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    146: Galatians — The Curse Dec 05, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the third chapter of Galatians, unpacking big ideas about Gentiles, their relation to the family of God, and a “curse” that Paul seems to suggest the Law brings.

    Gezerah Shavah — Wikipedia

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    147: Galatians — Two Women, Two Covenants Dec 12, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the importance of covenants and how they are relevant to different audiences.

    Galatians — Two Women, Two Covenants Presentation (PDF)

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    148: Galatians — Set Free to Be Free Dec 19, 2019

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the study of Galatians and try to grapple with the implications of this gospel for Jews and Gentiles.

    The Holy Epistle to the Galatians by D. Thomas Lancaster

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    149: Romans — Blended Family Jan 02, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings enter into a verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans, looking at Paul’s introductory section as he addresses this diverse group of believers.

    Romans (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse

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    150: Romans — Righteousness from God Jan 09, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through Romans, addressing the question of where we find righteousness.

    Prototype by Jonathan Martin

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    151: Romans — Buried Alive Jan 16, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to what Paul says about walking in righteousness.

    The Evolution of Adam by Peter Enns

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    152: Romans — The Struggle Jan 23, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings let Paul teach us from the metaphor of covenants and death. If part of us died at baptism, why would we live as if we were bound?

    sarx — Blue Letter Bible

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    153: Romans — The Potter Jan 30, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings tackle the pesky idea of predestination and election.

    In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

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    154: Romans — Therefore Feb 06, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch Paul transition from a larger argument to the massive implications for how we interact in this new Kingdom.

    An Outline of Romans

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    155: Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission Feb 13, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans and look back to see Paul’s big argument buried in this brilliant letter.

    Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission Presentation (PDF)

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    156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body Feb 20, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a trip to Corinth for an examination of the first letter to that complex city.

    Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

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    157: 2 Corinthians — Apostleship Feb 27, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to the Corinthians and see their continued struggle to live out the gospel in their unique context.

    Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

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    158: Ephesians — Family Membership Mar 05, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the second largest city in the Roman Empire and hear the words Paul wrote to the Ephesians.

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    159: Philippians — Joy Mar 12, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Paul’s warm letter to the Philippians and see him express joy at their faith, love, and generosity as they follow Christ.

    Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

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    160: Colossians — Gnostic Heresy Mar 19, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the letter to the Colossians, pointing out the unique context that seems to surround the people there and the false thinking that seeks to pervade their lives of worship.

    The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato’s Allegory in Clay — YouTube

    Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright

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    161: 1 Thessalonians — Parousia Mar 26, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings step into the context of the church in Thessalonica and examine the theme of “parousia.”

    In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed

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    162: 2 Thessalonians — Man of Lawlessness Apr 02, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to Thessalonica, learn about the “Man of Lawlessness,” and wrestle with the implications of this mysterious character.

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    163: Pastoral Epistles — Timid Timothy & Tough Titus Apr 09, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the lives of two very different pastors discipled by Paul—Timothy in Ephesus and Titus on Crete—and hear of their different personalities and how Paul uses each of them in his ministry.

    Addendum to BEMA 163 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Walk as Jesus Walked — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

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    164: Philemon — Faith Works Apr 16, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through a tiny letter from Paul with a big message to Philemon, enjoying Paul’s light-hearted encouragement to live as Jesus would have us live.

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    165: Hebrews — Running a Better Race Apr 23, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to examine the letter of Hebrews and learn from its potential context, hearing the call for us to be people who suffer well and persevere in the faith and struggle authored by Jesus himself.

    Hebrews (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse

    Hebrews Infographic

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    166: Hebrews — Atonement 101 Apr 30, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the many different theories and explanations of atonement that have arisen throughout the centuries—a very critical conversation for theology in our day and how we interact with the story.

    A Better Atonement by Tony Jones

    Did God Kill Jesus? by Tony Jones

    The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

    The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

    Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. Boyd

    The Jesus Driven Life by Michael Hardin

    A Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnight

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    167: James — Mitzvoth May 07, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of James and its challenging contents. Love it or hate it, this letter often provokes very strong reactions.

    Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    168: 1 Peter — Living Stones and a Spiritual House May 14, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of two letters penned by Peter, hearing the heart of a man who had went everywhere with Jesus—including betrayal and restoration.

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    169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation May 21, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter from the Apostle Peter to see how he utilizes the Midrash to encourage the early believers to keep walking in faithfulness and not give in to the temptation to return to the cultural norms around them.

    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

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    170: 1 John — Love and Truth May 28, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the letter of 1 John and his insistence on the role that love plays in truth—and not the other way around.

    Docetism — Wikipedia

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    171: 2 John — The “Woman” Jun 04, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of 2 John and toy with the question of who the woman is that John addresses his letter to.

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    172: 3 John — Diotrephes Jun 11, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a brief but meaningful and reflective journey through the short letter of 3 John, hearing the apostle warn the church about those who are trying to discredit and dismantle the faith.

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    173: Jude — False Teachers Jun 18, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the short, often forgotten, and confusing book of Jude. Just what is Jude talking about?

    BEMA 169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation

    BEMA 156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body

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    174: Revelation — A Book for Its Time Jun 25, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings prepare for a journey through the book of Revelation, remembering the function and method of apocalyptic literature and trying to remove the “crazy” from the study.

    BEMA 68: Zechariah — Apocalyptic Literature

    Christ and the Caesars by Ethelbert Stauffer

    The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years — A Pinch of Incense by the Christian History Project

    The Seven Cities of the Apocalypse and Roman Culture by Roland H. Worth, Jr.

    The Seven Cities of the Apocalypse and Greco-Asian Culture by Roland H. Worth, Jr.

    Imperial Cult and Commerce in John’s Apocalypse by J. Nelson Kraybill

    The Letters to the Seven Churches by William M. Ramsay

    The Days of Vengeance by David Chilton

    The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era by James S. Jeffers

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    175: Revelation — Ephesus and Their First Love Jul 02, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to Ephesus, hearing the first of John’s seven letters in its context.

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    176: Revelation — Smyrna and Their Crown Jul 09, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to hone a hermeneutical prowess in the realm of apocalyptic literature, taking a look at the letter to Smyrna and asking, “What is the context?”

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    177: Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne Jul 16, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the ancient city of Pergamum and hear the letter to their church in its original context.

    Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne Presentation (PDF)

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    178: Revelation — Thyatira and Her Jezebel Jul 23, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the idea that John has been deliberately drawing off of apocalyptic prophets while speaking directly into culture, and we add one more layer to our hermeneutical toolbox as it relates to the book of Revelation.

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    179: Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis Jul 30, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wake up in the ancient city of Sardis to see her history and glory, which should help us understand the message in the letter to her church.

    Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis Presentation (PDF)

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    180: Revelation — Philadelphia and Their New Name Aug 06, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine John’s apocalyptic letter to the church of Philadelphia and look for context, as well as Text spoken into that context.

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    181: Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea Aug 13, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the last of the seven churches of John’s apocalypse: Laodicea. We’ve heard the warning against being a “lukewarm Christian.” Is there more context to this idea?

    Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea Presentation (PDF)

    The Early Church — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

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    182: Revelation — The Throne Room Aug 20, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings head into the rest of Revelation and the apocalyptic vision that John is sharing with his persecuted audience, standing in the throne room and paying careful attention to what is seen.

    Revelation — The Throne Room Presentation (PDF)

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    183: Revelation — Seals from Scripture Aug 27, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine some of the context behind the seals of the scroll that are opened and what happens when they are, taking note of the apocalyptic chaos that ensues.

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    184: Revelation — Let the Games Begin Sep 03, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings put some context behind a cultural device that is setting up John’s Apocalypse, seeing the ancient Olympic Games and wrestling with John’s intent for the letter of Revelation.

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    185: Revelation — Bittersweet Prophecy Sep 10, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings press further into Revelation and this epic showdown and holy competition between Empire and Shalom.

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    186: Revelation — Mother and Dragons Sep 17, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see dragons and beasts and women riding on them. Who is this beast of land and sea? The same hermeneutic we’ve used throughout Revelation will help us know more.

    Revelation — Mother and Dragons Presentation (PDF)

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    187: Revelation — The Blessed and Faithful Fallen Sep 24, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the voices of those who stood against Empire and paid for it with their lives, and are reminded that Revelation is not a book of futuristic code, but an encouragement to those trying to remain faithful almost 2,000 years ago.

    BEMA Discipleship — News

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    188: Revelation — The Fall of Greatness Oct 01, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings confront the great beast of Babylon as it appears in Revelation and consider which part of the story we should align with the most.

    Revelation #14: Babylon’s Demise — Real Life on the Palouse

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    189: Revelation — The End Is a New Beginning Oct 08, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the book of Revelation and the final verses of our journey through the New Testament, hearing the moving description of a new heaven and a new earth and an old world that has been made new.

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    190: Session 4 Capstone Oct 15, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding our journey through the remainder of Scripture and reviewing the entirety thereof.

    Session 4 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

    Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

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    191: Session 5 Intro Oct 15, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings prepare for the beginning of Session 5 and our journey through church history by taking one last look in our rearview mirror.

    Session 5 Intro Presentation (PDF)

    Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

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    192: Telling a Story Oct 22, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss what history is, what it isn’t, and give some disclaimers about the intentions of Session 5.

    Making an Impact: Message — Covered in His Dust

    Constantine’s Sword by James Carroll

    Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelly

    The History of Christian Thought by Justo L. González

    Christian History Project

    The Fall of Rome Podcast

    Tikkun olam — Wikipedia

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    193: AD 100–300 Oct 29, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through the second and third centuries of Church history. Why are we so not-Jewish in our Christian practice today? What happened to cause such a schism between Jews and Christians?

    AD 100–300 Presentation (PDF)

    Bar Kokhba revolt — Wikipedia

    Didache — Wikipedia

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    194: AD 300–500 Nov 05, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the fourth and fifth centuries and the period of the ecumenical councils of early Christendom.

    AD 300–500 Presentation (PDF)

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    195: AD 500–700 Nov 12, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through the sixth and seventh centuries, examining the early monastic movements.

    AD 500–700 Presentation

    The Source by James Mishner

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    196: AD 700–1000 Nov 19, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through three centuries to see the great and famous East-West Schism, look at the idea of icons, and meet Charlemagne as a major character of this era of history.

    AD 700–1000 Presentation

    Byzantine Iconoclasm — Wikipedia

    BEMA 0: Introductory Lesson

    The Genesis of Science by James Hannam

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    197: AD 1000–1300 Dec 03, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine one of the darkest chapters in the history of Christendom.

    AD 1000–1300 Presentation

    Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller

    Blue Like Jazz (2012 film)

    The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong

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    198: AD 1300–1550 Dec 10, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey from the Crusades and head toward the Protestant Reformation—but on the way, it is good to recognize some names that are often underappreciated. These figures truly paved the way for some of the formative changes coming to Christendom.

    AD 1300–1550 Presentation

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    199: AD 1550–1650 Dec 17, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through one century of history that experienced an unbelievable amount of change and progress. Even outside of church history, this evolving world was fertile soil for the Reformation.

    AD 1550–1650 Presentation (PDF)

    Geocentric Model — Wikipedia

    Heliocentrism — Wikipedia

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    200: AD 1650–1800 Dec 31, 2020

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey up to the end of the eighteenth century and follow the world of Protestant history as it moves out of the Reformation and through the Age of Enlightenment.

    AD 1650–1800 Presentation

    Rediscovering Discipleship by Robby Gallaty

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    201: AD 1800–1925 Jan 07, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings leave the French Revolution behind and move into the modern era. How was the newfound land of freedom and independence handled? How did it impact the theology and ecclesiology of the people?

    AD 1800–1925 Presentation (PDF)

    Union in Truth by James B. North

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    202: AD 1925 to Today Jan 14, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the story to our current day, seeing what this last century has done to the world of faith that we call our own. What is Christian fundamentalism and where did it come from? And how does evangelicalism fit into all of this? As believers, we make many assumptions about the world around us, but knowing why it exists is often helpful in accepting what it is.

    AD 1925 to Today Presentation

    “Jacob Neusner, Judaic Scholar Who Forged Interfaith Bonds, Dies at 84” — The New York Times

    Jacob Neusner — Wikipedia

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    203: You Are Here Jan 21, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings try to evaluate the great takeaways from this five-session journey through the Bible and the world of faith, talking about “The Four Pillars of BEMA” and imagining a world that returns to partake in some of the same things those early followers did thousands of years ago.

    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

    “Time in Babylon” by Emmylou Harris — YouTube

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    204: Session 5 Capstone Jan 28, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings officially wrap up the journey through history and talk about what comes next for BEMA…

    Out of Sorts by Sarah Bessey

    Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey

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    Marty Solomon on YouTube

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    Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

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    205: Session 6 Intro Feb 04, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Session 6, what they hope to accomplish, and some of the things you can expect to find in the next chapter of the BEMA Podcast.

    BEMA Merchandise — TeePublic

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    News — BEMA Discipleship

    Marty Solomon on YouTube

    Groups — BEMA Discipleship

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

    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.

    Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

    Truman State University — Wikipedia

    Staff — Campus Christian Fellowship

    “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship

    “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” by 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

    Special Guest: Reed Dent.

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

    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.

    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

    Special Guest: J. R. Briggs.

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

    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?

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

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

    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 Living Person — 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, December 7, 2020

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

    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?

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

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

    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.

    The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer

    The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

    John Whittaker

    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

    Special Guest: John Whittaker.

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

    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.

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Aleph Beta Academy

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

    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?

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Aleph Beta Academy

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    Rashi — Wikipedia

    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

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

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

    The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

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

    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.

    The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

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    216: Porshe Chiles — Can We Talk? Apr 22, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Porshe Chiles. She holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of North Texas, and she is currently the associate director of global research at Wake Forest University. Moving from Texas to Japan to North Carolina, and other places in between, Porshe has a wealth of experience in language and intercultural studies.

    Jude 3 Project Podcast

    The Disrupters Podcast (Esau McCaulley)

    Epiphany Fellowship Church Podcast (Eric Mason)

    BEMA 192: Telling a Story

    Endurance Consulting

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    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Porshe Chiles.

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    217: Midrash — Isaac’s Bad Eyes Apr 29, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into some of the midrash surrounding the story of the “binding of Isaac.” What really happened to Isaac on that mountain, and what does this have to do with Isaac’s blindness?

    BEMA 11: Here I Am

    Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian Resources

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    218: Midrash — Death at Dinner May 06, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey back into the story of Eliezer finding Rebekah as a wife for Isaac. What is happening at dinner that evening? Why is Laban acting with such authority if the father, Bethuel, is alive and well?

    Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian Resources

    BEMA 12: A Mission Realized

    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

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    219: Becky Solomon — Loving the Adventure May 13, 2021

    Marty Solomon is joined by his wife, Becky. They talk about what it is like to live their lifestyle, and how that plays out in their marriage and their parenting.

    Family Culture Project (Email for Information)

    Marty’s Holiday Series — YouTube

    Supersessionism — Wikipedia

    Cultural Appropriation — Wikipedia

    BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?

    The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)

    The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)

    Special Guest: Becky Solomon.

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    220: The Chosen S1E1 — “I Have Called You by Name” May 20, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings commence a review of The Chosen, starting with an overview of what the series is and discussing the first episode.

    The Chosen

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    Everyman’s Talmud by Abraham Cohen

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    221: The Chosen S1E2 — “Shabbat” May 27, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode.

    Eishet Chayil — Aleph Beta

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    222: The Chosen S1E3 — “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Jun 03, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode.

    The Chosen

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    223: The Chosen S1E4 — “The Rock on Which It Is Built” Jun 10, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode.

    The Chosen

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    224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift” Jun 17, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fifth episode.

    The Chosen

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    225: The Chosen S1E6 — “Indescribable Compassion” Jun 24, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode.

    The Chosen

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    226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations” Jul 01, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode.

    The Chosen

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    180-degree rule — Wikipedia

    Todd Vaziri on the 180 Line — Twitter

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    227: The Chosen S1E8 — “I Am He” Jul 08, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth and final episode of Season 1.

    The Chosen

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    The Gifts of the Jews by Thomas Cahill

    Forever Changed #3: The Woman at the Well — Real Life on the Palouse

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    228: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 1 Jul 15, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of The Chosen, to discuss all of the burning questions from Season 1 of this breakout series.

    Thank you to Drew Schmitz of Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix for helping us set up this interview.

    The Chosen

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    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Dallas Jenkins.

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    229: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 2 Jul 22, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a conversation with special guest Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of The Chosen, on Season 1 of this breakout series.

    Thank you to Drew Schmitz of Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix for helping us set up this interview.

    “Can you trust The Chosen?” — The Chosen, YouTube

    The Chosen’s Channel on YouTube

    The Chosen

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    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Dallas Jenkins.

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    230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered Jul 29, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Mandy Smith, pastor, author, and speaker. She is a regular contributor to Christianity Today and Missio Alliance, and a part of the Ecclesia Network. She and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor, have two kids.

    St. Lucia Uniting Church

    The Vulnerable Pastor by Mandy Smith

    Unfettered by Mandy Smith

    The Wordless Book by Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Whole Good News — Missio Alliance [this event happened in 2021]

    Mandy Smith at Christianity Today

    Mandy Smith at Missio Alliance

    Mandy Smith at Ecclesia Network

    Mandy Smith on Vimeo

    The Way Is the Way

    Mandy Smith on Twitter

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    Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

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    231: Introducing the Team — Deconstruction w/ Reed Dent Aug 05, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined again by Reed Dent, staff member with Campus Christian Fellowship at Truman State University in Missouri, to discuss his new role on the BEMA team and consider the idea of deconstruction.

    Reed’s Handcrafted Kayak

    Impossible Constructions — M. C. Escher

    The Architecture of Dr. Seuss, a Brief History — Architizer

    Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

    Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

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    232: Introducing the Team — Jephthah’s Daughter w/ Elle Grover Fricks Aug 12, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by their next new host, Elle Grover Fricks. Elle has undergraduate degrees in psychology and music from Washington State University, spent four years in mental health as a state-certified behavioral therapist, has a Master of Arts in the Bible & the Ancient Near East from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and is the pastor of Refuge Church in Pullman, Washington. They discuss her new role on the BEMA team, the different words for laws and rules in the Old Testament, Jephthah’s daughter and the subject of violence against women, and other random topics.

    Learning Hebrew with Elle — Laws, Decrees, Commands, etc. (PDF)

    Elle Singing at St. Anne’s in Jerusalem — YouTube

    Refuge Church Pullman on YouTube

    Elle’s Website

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    233: Introducing the Team — Striking the Rock w/ Josh Bossé Aug 19, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by the next new host, Josh Bossé, to discuss his expanded role on the BEMA team. Josh is the Lead Campus Minister with Impact Campus Ministries in Cincinnati, a newly established team for ICM. He is passionate about digging deep into the Text and finding practical, psychological, cultural, and mystical ways of weaving ourselves into God's story. He and his wife, Sophia, have just purchased a home in College Hill and look forward to building a family.

    BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”

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    BEMA 23: Falling on Joyful Faces

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    234: Jen Rosner — The Jewish Roots of Christianity Aug 26, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Jennifer Rosner, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds academic posts at The King’s University, Azusa Pacific University, and the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. Her passion is to explore the relationship with Judaism and Christianity, and she spent time living in Jerusalem with her husband, Yonah, before returning to the States. They have two children.

    Jen Rosner’s Website

    Keely Boeving, Literary Agent and Freelance Editor

    At the Foot of the Mountain by Joshua M. Lessard and Jennifer M. Rosner

    The Torah and the Spirit (Part 1) with Jen Rosner and Josh Lessard

    The Torah and the Spirit (Part 2) with Jen Rosner and Josh Lessard

    The God of Israel and Christian Theology by R. Kendall Soulen

    Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

    Healing the Schism by Jennifer M. Rosner

    Karl Barth — Wikipedia

    Church Dogmatics by Karl Barth

    Franz Rosenzweig — Wikipedia

    Jen Rosner on Twitter

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    Special Guest: Jen Rosner.

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    235: Jewish Roots — Tanakh and Religion Sep 02, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into the ideas from the book Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing chapters 2–3 on how the authors of the New Testament used Tanakh and whether Jesus intended to establish a new religion.

    Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

    Mark S. Gignilliat at Beeson Divinity School

    Inspiration and Incarnation by Peter Enns

    Matthew Thiessen at McMaster University

    Matthew Thiessen on Twitter

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    236: Jewish Roots — Paul, Jewish Law, and Atonement in Hebrews Sep 09, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the fourth and fifth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing Paul’s relationship to Jewish Law and the atonement process we see in Hebrews.

    Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

    David Rudolph at The King’s University

    David M. Moffitt at the University of St. Andrews

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    BEMA 166: Hebrews — Atonement 101

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    237: Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History Sep 16, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the seventh and eighth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the divergence of Judaism and Christianity, and analyzing the relationship between the two groups in the centuries since.

    Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History Presentation (PDF)

    Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

    Isaac W. Oliver at Bradley University

    “Seeing What’s Next” (Technology Adoption Rates) — Asymco

    Rabbi Dr. Eugene Korn — Wikipedia

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    238: Jewish Roots — What Difference Does It Make? Sep 23, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings follow up on listener feedback from the episode with Jen Rosner before exploring the final three chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the Jewish character of the Church and puzzling through what difference it makes to our lives as Christians.

    Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

    The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill — Christianity Today

    Mark S. Kinzer

    Archbishop Foley Beach at the Anglican Church in North America

    Gerald R. McDermott at Samford University

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    239: Abraham Considers a Catechism w/ Reed Dent Sep 30, 2021

    Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent to discuss the meaning of faith and the fears associated with deconstruction, both within a person and for those around them.

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    240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover Fricks Oct 07, 2021

    Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks discuss sin and the archaeology of Joshua.

    Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sin (PDF)

    List of Archaeological Periods (Levant) — Wikipedia

    History of the Ancient Levant — Wikipedia

    Doron Ben-Ami — Wikipedia

    Elle’s Website

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    241: Becky Solomon — Don’t Exasperate Your Kids Oct 14, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the state of the podcast, and then Marty is joined by Becky Solomon to talk about parenting.

    “How 936 Pennies Will Forever Change How You Parent” — Eryn Lynum

    Special Guest: Becky Solomon.

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    242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables Oct 21, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a series that reflects on the heartbreaking realities of spiritual abuse, using notes from a recent conference to guide the conversation.

    Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Campus House at Purdue

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    243: Spiritual Abuse — The Place We Find Ourselves Oct 28, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings reflect on a conversation between Rachel Clinton Chen and Adam Young that provided some helpful notes to illuminate the journey into the world of spiritual abuse.

    The Place We Find Ourselves 89: Spiritual Abuse

    Spiritual Abuse Archives — The Allender Center

    Spiral Dynamics — Wikipedia

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    244: Spiritual Abuse — The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Nov 04, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.

    The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast

    “Unintended Consequences of Failure Porn” — Liam Thatcher

    “Sharing Many of the Same Flaws as its Subject ‘The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill’ Podcast Puts Blame Anywhere But Where It Belongs” — Religion Dispatches

    “Trouble” by Taylor Swift (Angry Mark Driscoll Edition)

    Marty’s Interview with Joshua Brown

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    245: Spiritual Abuse — Liturgy for Repentance and Healing Nov 11, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to provide a liturgical space for repentance and healing.

    This episode is adapted from “Prayers of the Faithful” from the Archdiocese of Chicago.

    Rape, Assault & Incest National Network

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

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    246: Eugenia Ortega — A Look into Our Window Nov 18, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Eugenia Ortega to discuss her experience raising a child with autism, and encouraging all of us to have curiosity and empathy for people whose experiences are different than our own.

    A Look into Our Window by Eugenia Ortega

    John Whittaker

    BibleProject

    Eugenia Ortega on Facebook

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Eugenia Ortega.

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    247: Sleepless in Susa w/ Josh Bossé Dec 02, 2021

    Brent Billings is joined by Josh Bossé to examine Esther’s plan for getting into the king’s throne room and what she is actually trying to accomplish once she’s there.

    BEMA 70: Esther — Purim

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    248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks Dec 09, 2021

    Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks go through a Hebrew lesson on joy and explore the account of Lot’s wife, examining what is said and what is not said about this character.

    Learning Hebrew with Elle — Joy (PDF)

    Elle’s Website

    Text in Us Podcast

    Lot’s Wife (crag) — Wikipedia

    Sanhedrin (tractate) — Wikipedia

    “Lot’s Wife” by Kristine Batey

    “Women and Torah: Ancient and Modern Midrashim” by Janelle Glick

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    249: Michael Burns — Escaping the Beast Dec 16, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Michael Burns, a teaching minister in the Two Cities Church in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He taught high school history in the central city of Milwaukee for nearly ten years before graduating from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a national and international biblical teacher at churches, schools of mission, and workshops. He has authored many books, including Crossing the Line; All Things to All People; and Escaping the Beast. Michael and his wife, MyCresha, have two adult sons.

    Marty on the All Things to All People Podcast with Michael Burns

    Marty’s Sasquatch GIF

    Escaping the Beast by Michael Burns

    Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw

    Crossing the Line by Michael Burns

    All Things to All People by Michael Burns

    All Things to All People Podcast

    Michael Burns Teaching Ministry Website

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Michael Burns.

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    250: The Chosen S1E0 — “The Shepherd” Dec 23, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings go back to where it all started for The Chosen, reviewing what essentially became the pilot episode. “The Shepherd” was created as a short film for Dallas’s church in 2017 and took off like a wildfire.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    The Nativity Story (2006 film)

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    251: John Roberts — A Griever’s Guide to Life Dec 30, 2021

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Roberts to discuss his book, A Griever’s Guide to Life.

    A Griever’s Guide to Life by John McNeely Roberts

    “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire — YouTube

    Home Video: La Paz, Bolivia Vol. 1 — Olivia Roberts, YouTube

    “Not for Me to Say” by Johnny Mathis — YouTube

    B-Olivia Library

    John’s family in 2015 | Olivia in 2016

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: John Roberts.

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    252: John — What’s in a Logos? Jan 06, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings start a verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of John, beginning with a discussion about how John introduces us to Jesus.

    Reading the Gospel of John Through Palestinian Eyes by Yohanna Katanacho

    The Fifth Gospel: Interview with Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #4

    Why Context Matters: Interview with Dr. Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #45

    Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

    Publications of Gary M. Burge

    BEMA 87: John — Grafted

    Word Pictures by Brian Godawa

    NIV Archaeological Study Bible

    John 1 in the New English Translation

    NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

    Heart and Mind by Alexander John Shaia

    John 1–12 — BibleProject

    John 13–21 — BibleProject

    Creation Series: John 1 — BibleProject

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    253: John — Come and See Jan 13, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John with the testimony of John the Baptist and Jesus’s call to his first disciples.

    Targum — Wikipedia

    Creation Series: John 1 — BibleProject

    In the Beginning: John 1 — BibleProject Podcast

    BEMA 78: Silent Years — Essenes

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    254: John — A Wedding and Some Housekeeping Jan 20, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continuing the journey through the Gospel of John with the wedding at Cana and the clearing of the temple courts.

    BEMA 79: Silent Years — Zealots

    BEMA 224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift”

    The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

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    255: John — Water, Spirit, Darkness, Light Jan 27, 2022

    Brent Billings and Josh Bossé continue the journey through the Gospel of John, discussing the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus, and the themes of their conversation.

    BEMA 226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations”

    The Great British Bake Off — Wikipedia

    The Tree of Life (2011 film)

    God in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua Heschel

    Man Is Not Alone by Abraham Joshua Heschel

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    256: John — The One from Above Feb 03, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John, looking at the testimony of John the Baptist as he ratifies the identity and ministry of Christ.

    Map of the Regions of Israel in Ancient Times

    Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    sphragizo — Blue Letter Bible

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    257: John — Wells and Husbands Feb 10, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring who the Samaritans are, the place of women in Jewish and Christian practice around the first century, and a sprinkling of midrash to top it all off.

    Samaritans Cooking for Passover

    Targum — Wikipedia

    Targum Jerusalem, Genesis 28:10 — Sefaria

    The Samaritan Woman Story: An Alternative View — Israel Institute of Biblical Studies

    “Women Leaders in the Ancient Synagogue” by Bernadette J. Brooten — JSTOR

    Serah — Sefaria

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    258: The Chosen S2E1 — “Thunder” (Bonus Episode) Feb 14, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking ground with a first-time-ever Monday episode of BEMA, beginning the continuation of our review of The Chosen with a discussion on the first episode of Season 2.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    BEMA 167: James — Mitzvoth

    Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan Feb 17, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler, author of the book We Carry Kevan, and founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan.

    We Carry Kevan by Kevan Chandler

    We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)

    Andrew Peterson

    The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Kevan Chandler.

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    260: The Chosen S2E2 — “I Saw You” (Bonus Episode) Feb 21, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode of Season 2.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    BEMA 78: Silent Years — Essenes

    BEMA 253: John — Come and See

    BEMA 119: The Gates of Hell

    Banias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube

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    261: John — What Do You Want? Feb 24, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler of We Carry Kevan to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring the healing of the official’s son and the healing at the pool of Bethesda.

    BEMA 102: Son of Man

    Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Kevan Chandler.

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    262: The Chosen S2E3 — “Matthew 4:24” (Bonus Episode) Feb 28, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode of Season 2.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    Our most talked about scene ever? Chosen director reacts — The Chosen, YouTube

    Story by Robert McKee

    “Who Would Have Dreamed” by Sovereign Grace Music — YouTube

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    263: John — Weighty Testimony Mar 03, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the reactions to Jesus healing on the Sabbath in John 5, and discuss the authority of and testimonies about Jesus.

    Impact Staff Opening at the University of Oregon

    BEMA 95: Abolish or Fulfill

    God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

    BEMA 190: Session 4 Capstone

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    264: The Chosen S2E4 — “The Perfect Opportunity” (Bonus Episode) Mar 07, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode of Season 2.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    Pool of Bethesda — Wikipedia

    BEMA 261: John — What Do You Want?

    Cohortes Urbanae — Wikipedia

    Our best ever? Episode 4 Director Reaction — The Chosen, YouTube

    100 Fold Studio

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    265: John — Make Him King Mar 10, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the potential interpretations of what is happening in the beginning of John 6.

    A Harmony of the Gospels (NASB) by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry

    The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry

    A Harmony of the Gospels by A. T. Robertson

    BEMA 115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big Lesson

    Boaty McBoatface — Wikipedia

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    266: The Chosen S2E5 — “Spirit” (Bonus Episode) Mar 14, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the controversial fifth episode of Season 2.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    Zealot by Reza Aslan

    I'm firing back about one criticism — The Chosen, YouTube

    Whoa! Episode 5 was controversial (Director reacts) — The Chosen, YouTube

    Our Bible consultants discuss our most controversial moment — The Chosen, YouTube

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    267: John — The Far Side of a Tumultuous Sea Mar 17, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Reed Dent to finish examining the sixth chapter of John, and attempt to bring some closure to this challenging portion of the Text.

    I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua Heschel

    Prototype by Jonathan Martin

    BEMA 230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered

    Unfettered by Mandy Smith

    The Experience of God by David Bentley Hart

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    268: The Chosen S2E6 — “Unlawful” (Bonus Episode) Mar 21, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode of Season 2.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    Episode 6: "This line wrecks me." (Director Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube

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    269: John — Any Time Will Do Mar 24, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings jump into John 7, discussing Jesus’s engagement with the Festival of Tabernacles.

    Sukkot & Simchat Torah — Chabad.org

    Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

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    270: The Chosen S2E7 — “Reckoning” (Bonus Episode) Mar 28, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode of Season 2.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

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    271: John — The Greatest Day of the Feast Mar 31, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John 7, discussing the differing opinions about the identity of Jesus.

    Miracles of Messiah by Ron Miller

    BEMA 76: Silent Years — Sadducees

    BEMA 130: The Plot to Kill Jesus

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    272: The Chosen S2E8 — “Beyond Mountains” (Bonus Episode) Apr 04, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude a review of Season 2 of The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth episode.

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    Dallas Regrets This One Thing (Season Finale Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube

    BEMA 93: Blessed

    BEMA 99: Fruit of Fools

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    273: John — Pericope of an Honor Contest Apr 07, 2022

    Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks talk about the cultural context of Jesus being confronted in the courts with the woman accused of adultery in John 8.

    The Daniel Scene Brent Could Not Remember (from April 1986)

    Hebrew Classes with Elle

    “John 7:53-8:11: A Study in Misreading” by Gail R. O’Day — JSTOR

    BEMA 82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and Why

    Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes by E. Randolph Richards and Richard James

    The Pericope Adulterae, the Gospel of John, and the Literacy of Jesus by Chris Keith

    “Earth Accuses Earth: Tracing What Jesus Wrote on the Ground” by Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman — JSTOR

    To Cast the First Stone by Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman

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    274: John — Light of the World Apr 14, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Jesus talk about his own identity and testimony in the face of those who grapple with his teachings.

    BEMA 85: Mark — Roman Gospel

    Written in the Dust (Brad Gray sermon) — Real Life on the Palouse

    Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

    Jesus Within Judaism by James H. Charlesworth

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    275: Kate Schmidgall — BitterSweet Apr 21, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kate Schmidgall, the founder and director of BitterSweet Creative, and the founder and editor of BitterSweet Monthly.

    National Community Church, Lincoln Theatre Campus

    NCC Lincoln Theatre Campus Staff

    Contemplations Series with Walter Brueggemann

    An Other Kingdom by Peter Block, Walter Brueggemann, and John McKnight

    Breaking Ground by Anne Snyder and Susannah Black

    Comment Magazine

    Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon

    Flourishing on the Edge of Faith by Andrew DeCort

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Kate Schmidgall.

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    276: John — Who Is Your Father? Apr 28, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the dispute Jesus has with those who believed him about who their father is.

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    277: John — Before Abraham Was May 05, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider a provocative teaching of Jesus that nearly got him executed.

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    278: John — Only the Blind Can See May 12, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the healing of a blind man and Jesus’s subsequent teaching on a different kind of blindness.

    Everyman’s Talmud by Abraham Cohen

    The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann

    Addendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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    279: John — My Sheep, My Voice May 19, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s claim to be the true gate and the good shepherd for his sheep.

    John — My Sheep, My Voice Presentation (PDF)

    BEMA 87: John — Grafted

    BEMA 26: Images of the Desert — Shepherd

    BEMA 105: An Explosive Kingdom

    The 7 Great I Ams #3: I Am the Door — Real Life on the Palouse

    The 7 Great I Ams (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse

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    280: The Road Back to Eden May 26, 2022

    Brent Billings provides an introduction for Marty Solomon to lead us in a special conversation that means a lot to him personally, meant to help us consider one of the things God is inviting us to as we partner with Him to put the world back together. How do we make it back to Eden?

    BEMA 6: A Tale of a Tower

    The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)

    The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)

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    281: John — You Are Gods Jun 02, 2022

    Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss spiritual leadership and the conversations with Jesus in the temple courts at the Festival of Dedication.

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    Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

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    282: John — The Dance of Grief Jun 09, 2022

    Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss a story about Mary and Martha and Jesus, which also happens to contain an episode about the death and resurrection of Lazarus.

    “Lazarus Come Forth” by Carmen — YouTube

    “The Way of Suffering: A Reasoning of the Heart” by Jerome A. Miller

    Existence of God by John R. Jacobson

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    283: John — Missing God in the Name of God Jun 16, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the Pharisees’ reaction to the raising of Lazarus, as well as the story of Mary anointing Jesus for burial.

    “Missing God in the Name of God” (sermon) — University Christian Church, YouTube

    The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

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    284: John — The Hour Has Come Jun 23, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work toward the closing of the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John as Jesus states that his hour has come.

    BEMA 124: Statement of Triumph

    The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

    Voice of God — Wikipedia

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    285: John — Book of Signs Jun 30, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John’s “Book of Signs” and the concluding examination of belief and disbelief.

    BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

    Thought of the Day: Two Hands of Faith — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr

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    286: John — The Test of Bread Jul 07, 2022

    Brent Billings and Josh Bossé examine John 6 for a second time, looking at the test Jesus gives to his disciples as they prepare to feed the 5000.

    BEMA 281: John — You Are Gods

    Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

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    287: John — The Test of Meat Jul 14, 2022

    Brent Billings and Josh Bossé resume an reexamination of John 6 as Jesus continues to subvert the expectations of the people as the second Moses.

    Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

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    288: Steve Park — Little Lights Jul 21, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Steve Park, founder of Little Lights Urban Ministries in Washington, DC. He teaches race literacy for Christians, provides after-school and summer programs, adult and employment programs, Christian mentoring and Bible studies, and so much more.

    Little Lights

    The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

    The World’s Religions by Huston Smith

    Race: The Power of an Illusion — PBS

    Race Literacy 101 Class

    Little Lights on YouTube

    Little Lights on Facebook

    Little Lights on Instagram

    Little Lights on LinkedIn

    Little Lights on Twitter

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Steve Park.

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    289: John — Loved to the End Jul 28, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an examination of the “Book of Hours” or the “Book of Glory.” What does it look like to believe in Jesus?

    John — Loved to the End Presentation (PDF)

    BEMA 131: Betrayal

    The Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter Rollins

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    290: John — This Is the Way Aug 04, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Jesus’s final discourse in John as he prepares for his imminent arrest, considering what it means that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

    BEMA 22: Under the Chuppah

    The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

    BEMA 87: John — Grafted

    BEMA 137: A Dry Tree

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    291: John — Parakletos Aug 11, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue into Jesus’s discourse in preparation for his death, where he promises the Advocate, the Helper, the Counselor—the Holy Spirit.

    Holy Spirit — BibleProject

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    292: John — The Pruning Work of Persecution Aug 18, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in one of the staple passages of Impact Campus Ministries, and a foundational text for intimacy with God. Jesus is the true vine—what can we learn by taking this truth seriously?

    BEMA 24: Creating a Space

    About — Impact Campus Ministries

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    293: John — Sin, Righteousness, Judgment Aug 25, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue Jesus’s discussion about the place of persecution in the coming days, decades, and centuries. What is the Holy Spirit’s job (or at least one of them) in this process of glorification?

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    294: John — Sacrifice, Suffering, and Joy Sep 01, 2022

    Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks consider the various words for sacrifices in Hebrew before moving on to the second half of John 16 as we work our way through the Farewell Discourses.

    Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sacrifices (PDF)

    Consider the Birds by Debbie Blue

    Michael Pakaluk — The Catholic University of America

    George Parsenios — Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

    Urban von Wahlde — Loyola University Chicago

    Raymond E. Brown — Wikipedia

    Burton Visotzky — Wikipedia

    “Wine, Women, and the Polis” by Brigette Ford Russell — JSTOR

    BEMA 248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks

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    295: John — Strategy Sep 08, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s famous prayer for unity. Why is this his foremost concern before he goes to the cross?

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    296: John — I Am He Sep 15, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus arrested, finding himself questioned, Peter questioned, finding himself lacking in courage, and Pilate drawn into an argument, finding himself cornered.

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    297: Kat Armas — Abuelita Faith Sep 22, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kat Armas, author of Abuelita Faith, whose earliest theological formation came from her grandmother and ultimately inspired her to tell the stories of those we find on the margins. She teaches people to reflect on the abuelitas in their lives and shows us how to live out this kind of faith on a daily basis.

    The Protagonistas

    Abuelita Faith by Kat Armas

    Abuelita Fe by Kat Armas

    Sacred Belonging by Kat Armas

    BEMA 52: Jonah — Potential

    Kat Armas’s Website

    Kat Armas on Twitter

    Kat Armas on Instagram

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Kat Armas.

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    298: John — Not Forsaken Sep 29, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into John’s account of Jesus’s crucifixion.

    The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

    Shmuel Safrai — Wikipedia

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    299: John — One Pierced Oct 06, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings pick up after the moment of Jesus’s death on the cross, looking at the preparations for his burial and the work of two unexpected characters who take their own stand in honoring Jesus.

    Arimathea — Wikipedia

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    300: John — The Migdal Oct 13, 2022

    Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks witness the resurrection of Jesus and consider the figure of Miriam the Migdal, more commonly known as Mary Magdalene.

    Isis — Wikipedia

    Early Christian Women and Pagan Opinion by Margaret Y. MacDonald

    The Resurrection of Mary Magdalene by Jane Schaberg

    The Woman Jesus Loved by Antti Marjanen

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    301: John — On Doubting and Locked Doors Oct 20, 2022

    Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss Thomas—a seemingly strange disciple—and question the nature of doubt and belief.

    “The Seeing Heart” by Frederick Buechner — YouTube

    “Frederick Buechner, Novelist With a Religious Slant, Dies at 96” by Robert D. McFadden — The New York Times

    Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner

    “St. Thomas Didymus” by Denise Levertov

    The Stream & the Sapphire by Denise Levertov

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    302: John — Do You Even Like Me? Oct 27, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen in on the restoration of Peter and consider the conclusion John writes for his Gospel account.

    BEMA 131: Betrayal

    Pre-order: Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

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    303: The History and Style of the Gospel of John Nov 03, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a tour through the history of textual criticism that surrounds the Gospel of John and we look at the unique styles and attributes of John’s writing.

    Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

    Historical Tradition and Sources in John

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    304: The Construction of the Gospel of John Nov 10, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the different elements of John’s construction and consider some of the scholarly theories and observations that have been made over the years, seeing what there might be to learn in those possibilities.

    Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

    Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

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    305: Gary Burge — Interpreting the Gospel of John Nov 17, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Gary Burge, author of Interpreting the Gospel of John, and one of the foremost authorities on John. He was a professor at Wheaton College for 25 years and now serves as a New Testament scholar at Calvin Theological Seminary.

    Gary M. Burge, Professor of New Testament — Calvin Theological Seminary

    Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

    James Dunn — Wikipedia

    The Anointed Community by Gary M. Burge

    Society of Biblical Literature

    C. H. Dodd — Wikipedia

    John Robinson — Wikipedia

    The Gospel of John: A Commentary by Rudolf Bultmann

    John’s Wisdom by Ben Witherington III

    Acts: An Exegetical Commentary by Craig S. Keener

    The Gospel of John: A Commentary by Craig S. Keener

    The Historical Reliability of John’s Gospel by Craig L. Blomberg

    Jesus the Purifier: John’s Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus by Craig L. Blomberg

    John: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. Burge

    The Letters of John: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. Burge

    The New Testament in Antiquity by Gary M. Burge and Gene L. Green

    “The Fifth Gospel — Interview with Gary Burge” — GTI Tours Podcast #4

    “Why Context Matters — Interview with Dr. Gary Burge” — GTI Tours Podcast #45

    Gary Burge’s Website

    Banias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Gary Burge.

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    306: Brian David — Chiasms in John Dec 01, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Brian David, who spent 37 years coaching people in software, and 25 years coaching high school sports, but now finds himself “coaching” the Text.

    Chiasms in John by Brian David

    BEMA 28: Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk

    Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

    Star Wars Ring Theory by Mike Klimo

    Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham

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    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Brian David.

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    307: Tohu va Vohu (State of the Podcast) Dec 08, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Brian Truschinger, Elle Grover Fricks, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé, all together for the very first time to discuss what is happening with BEMA and what we hope for the future.

    BEMA Poll/Survey (valid through 26 April 2023)

    The BEMA Liturgy

    Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson

    Elle’s Website for Hebrew Classes

    The Text In Us Podcast

    Josh’s Beard Progress (surgery > shaved > 1 month > 3 months)

    Sermon with Brian’s Toilet Story

    “How to Speed Listen (for Students or Podfasters)” by Hugh Rayner — University of Melbourne

    Special Guest: Brian Truschinger.

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    308: The Chosen S2E9 — “The Messengers” Dec 15, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Maggi Billings to discuss The Chosen S2E9 (the 2021 Christmas special), “The Messengers.”

    The Chosen

    The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

    The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

    Festival Edition: The Birth (w/ Katie Del Rocco) [Adaptation from Frederick Buechner] — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    The Nativity Story (2006 film)

    The Nativity Story on JustWatch

    Special Guest: Maggi Billings.

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    309: On Social Media Dec 19, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings address the Twitter-sized elephant in the room, talk about how each of them use social media, and consider ways all of us can engage this part of our world in a healthy way.

    BEMA Poll/Survey (valid through 26 April 2023)

    “Twitter suspends @ElonJet plane-tracking bot after Musk pledged to leave it up” — Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica

    “Elon Musk offloads another $3.6 billion of Tesla stock” — Dave Lee, Financial Times/Ars Technica

    “One More for the ‘Everything Is Going Just Fine at Twitter’ File” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball

    “Musk brings back Twitter Blue with new features to prevent impersonation” — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica

    “On the Prevalence of Hate Speech on Twitter” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball

    “Goodbye, Twitter” — Ken White, Substack

    Brent’s Tweet on Sabbath

    “Platformer: Twitter Considering Making Personalized Ads and Location Sharing Mandatory” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball

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

    Brent’s Tweet on Playback Controls

    Tweet Thread on Infinite Scrolling

    BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”

    Thought of the Day: Social Media Beatitudes — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Thought of the Day: Disagreement — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    BEMA on Facebook

    BEMA on Twitter

    Marty on Instagram

    Brent on Instagram

    Brent’s Mastodon Invite Link

    THINGS THAT TRANSPIRED BETWEEN RECORDING AND PUBLISHING

    Elon’s Poll for Leadership of Twitter

    Brent’s Tweet Commenting on How This Episode Quickly Became Outdated

    Dave Lee’s Tweet on Linking to Mastodon

    Aaron Levie’s Tweet on External Linking Policy

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    310: The Nativity Story Dec 22, 2022

    The Nativity Story (2006 film)

    The Nativity Story on JustWatch

    BEMA 89: Written in the Stars

    When God Was a Boy by C. T. Giles

    Festival Edition: The Birth (w/ Katie Del Rocco) [Adaptation from Frederick Buechner] — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Special Guest: Maggi Billings.

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    311: Keith Simon — Truth Over Tribe Dec 29, 2022

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Keith Simon, co-author of Truth Over Tribe, who co-planted The Crossing, a politically diverse church where he is the co-lead teaching pastor. He hosts a podcast by the same name, Truth Over Tribe, and teaches on Ten Minute Bible Talks.

    Truth Over Tribe by Patrick Miller and Keith Simon

    Truth Over Tribe Podcast

    Ten Minute Bible Talks

    BEMA 309: On Social Media

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Keith Simon.

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    312: Parables — Dissecting a Swallow Jan 05, 2023

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are bringing in Reed Dent to launch a miniseries on parables, starting with a discussion about what a parable is and why anyone would want to teach in that way.

    Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson

    The Great Spiritual Migration by Brian McLaren

    Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

    “Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins from The Apple That Astonished Paris

    Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

    The Orthodox Heretic by Peter Rollins

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    313: Parables — The Good Samaritan Jan 12, 2023

    Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent and Elle Grover Fricks to talk about the story of the Good Samaritan and what it looks like to love people we’d rather not.

    Elle Meets John Piper

    “On Priests and Jericho in the Second Temple Period” by Joshua Schwartz — ResearchGate

    “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship

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    314: Parables — The Barn Builder Jan 19, 2023

    Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about the story of the rich fool and the dynamics of money and relationships.

    Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson

    Hope: The Prophet Candle — The BEMA Liturgy

    “Tripping Billies” by Dave Matthews Band — YouTube

    Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

    “The Parable of the Rich Fool” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship

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    315: Parables — The Lost Son Jan 26, 2023

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Reed Dent to discuss the lost son of Luke 15 and what it means to be lost.

    The Pharisees by Joseph Sievers and Amy-Jill Levine

    Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

    Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

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    316: Parables — The Unforgiving Servant Feb 02, 2023

    Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about the story of the unforgiving servant and the end of bookkeeping and seeing our enemies as ourselves.

    BEMA 121: The Key to Your Own Prison

    “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship

    NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

    Free of Charge by Miroslav Volf

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    317: Asking Better Questions of the Bible w/ Erin Geiselman Feb 09, 2023

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Erin Geiselman, leader of the launch team for Marty’s book Asking Better Questions of the Bible, to discuss what the experience of writing a book was like for Marty.

    Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

    BEMA 207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred Overlap

    The Writing Life Course — Kairos Partnerships

    From Novice to Expert by Patricia Benner

    BEMA 57: Lamentations — Lament and Hope

    Erin Geiselman on Twitter

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Erin Geiselman.

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    318: Alonzo Felder — Discovering A. S. J. Allen Feb 16, 2023

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Alonzo Felder, author of Discovering A. S. J. Allen. Over the course of his career as an IT analyst at Duke University, Alonzo became an expert in a number of research methods and has done extensive work on his own family history.

    Discovering A. S. J. Allen by Alonzo Felder

    “Do You Know” Scale

    Review of Discovering A. S. J. Allen — Marty Solomon, Goodreads

    Online Course for Family History Research [coming soon]

    Documentary Film/Series [coming soon]

    My Roots Foundation

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Alonzo Felder.

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    319: The Forgotten Women — Presentism and Primitivism Feb 23, 2023

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss how to navigate the dangers of presentism and primitivism as we start a series on the forgotten women of the Bible.

    Presentation for The Forgotten Women — Presentism and Primitivism (PDF)

    Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

    Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari

    BEMA 240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover Fricks

    Levant — Wikipedia

    The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

    BEMA 308: The Chosen S2E9 — “The Messengers”

    BEMA 310: The Nativity Story

    BEMA 297: Kat Armas — Abuelita Faith

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    320: The Forgotten Women — Sages and Wise Women Mar 02, 2023

    Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks study sages and wise women of the Text.

    Nadītu — Wikipedia

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    321: The Forgotten Women of the Tanakh Mar 09, 2023

    Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé draw their chairs closer to the fire of the accounts of women who may have been overlooked in the Hebrew Bible.

    Binders Full of Women — Know Your Meme

    BEMA 209: Midrash — Noah’s Backstory and the Nephilim

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    322: The Forgotten Women of the New Testament Mar 16, 2023

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to survey the forgotten women of the New Testament.

    Learning Greek with Elle — Servant (PDF)

    Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

    Trireme — Wikipedia

    Didache — Wikipedia

    Junia (New Testament person) — Wikipedia

    BEMA News & Events

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    323: The Forgotten Women of the Apocalypse Mar 23, 2023

    Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks finish out the series by turning their attention to two figures in the book of Revelation.

    Cinnabar — Wikipedia

    Litter (vehicle) [palanquin] — Wikipedia

    Epiphanius of Salamis — Wikipedia

    Hippolytus of Rome — Wikipedia

    Isis — Wikipedia

    BEMA 300: John — The Migdal

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    324: Anita Grace Brown — Finding Christ in Yoga Mar 30, 2023

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Anita Grace Brown. She has been using yoga for 25 years to heal from trauma, fear, and spiritual struggles. She engages nature and uses art to help others find redemption.

    Grooveology Website

    It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere Podcast

    Kamikaze Yogi by Anita Grace Brown

    Christians Practicing Yoga

    The Yoga Abbey

    I’m Gonna Stress You Out — Online Course

    Special Guest: Anita Grace Brown.

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