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 (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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 7, 2019 • 27min
143: The Epilogue
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)Discussion Video for BEMA 143BEMA 7: The PrefaceJesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don GoldenBEMA Messenger #3A New Kind of Christianity by Brian D. McLarenTranscript for BEMA 143Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 31, 2019 • 22min
142: Calling of a Prophet
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?Discussion Video for BEMA 142BEMA 138: Unclean SheetsTranscript for BEMA 142Support The BEMA Podcast
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Oct 24, 2019 • 39min
141: Mathetes or Talmidim?
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see how Paul’s methodology changes and then draw some conclusions about what we see happening in his ministry.Discussion Video for BEMA 141Theater at EphesusTranscript for BEMA 141Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 17, 2019 • 45min
140: Not to Burden You
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, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 140Latest Information on BEMA TripsIn Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. ReedBooks by N. T. WrightBooks by E. P. SandersBooks by James D. G. DunnBooks by Mark D. NanosTranscript for BEMA 140Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 10, 2019 • 42min
139: Theosabes
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 139Paul’s First Missionary Journey — Bible History OnlineTranscript for BEMA 139Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 3, 2019 • 45min
138: Unclean Sheets
Explore the radical transformation of Saul, a fierce persecutor of early Christians, after his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Delve into the Jewish context of New Testament narratives and how they influence pivotal moments like Peter's vision of inclusivity. Witness the cultural tensions faced by early believers, particularly through the story of Cornelius and the shift towards embracing Gentiles. This journey highlights the evolving relationships within the early church and the challenges of redefining faith in a diverse world.
Sep 26, 2019 • 32min
137: A Dry Tree
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 137BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — ServantTranscript for BEMA 137Support The BEMA Podcast
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Sep 19, 2019 • 34min
136: Each One
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings make observations about what this early church community was accomplishing together with the help of the Holy Spirit.Discussion Video for BEMA 136The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) sermon — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 136Support The BEMA Podcast
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Sep 12, 2019 • 29min
135: Uncut Corners
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 135Caesar’s Comet — WikipediaBEMA 22: Under the ChuppahBEMA 37: A Love StoryTranscript for BEMA 135Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 5, 2019 • 20min
134: Session 4 Intro
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 MinistryDonate to Marty or the General FundTranscript for BEMA 134Support The BEMA Podcast
