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The BEMA Podcast

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

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Latest Episodes:

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

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

Discussion Video for BEMA 274

BEMA 85: Mark — Roman Gospel

“Written in the Dust” sermon (Brad Gray) — YouTube

Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

Jesus Within Judaism by James H. Charlesworth

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

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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.

Discussion Video for BEMA 273

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

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

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 272

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

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

Discussion Video for BEMA 271

Miracles of Messiah by Ron Miller

BEMA 76: Silent Years — Sadducees

BEMA 130: The Plot to Kill Jesus

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

Show notes

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

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 270

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

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

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

Discussion Video for BEMA 269

Sukkot & Simchat Torah — Chabad.org

Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

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

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

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 268

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

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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.

Discussion Video for BEMA 267

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

Join the BEMA Slack

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

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

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 266

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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265: John — Make Him King Mar 10, 2022

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

Discussion Video for BEMA 265

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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