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
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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
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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
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Sep 5, 2019 • 44min
133: Session 3 Capstone
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 SchmidgallHow to Survive a Shipwreck by Jonathan MartinTranscript for BEMA 133Support The BEMA Podcast
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Aug 29, 2019 • 30min
132: Go
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 132Living Hope sermon — YouTubeThe Final Week #7: Just One Hope sermon — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 132Support The BEMA Podcast
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Aug 22, 2019 • 31min
131: Betrayal
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the betrayals of Jesus and discuss which characters are involved in it.Discussion Video for BEMA 131BEMA 79: Silent Years — ZealotsFidelity of Betrayal by Peter RollinsTranscript for BEMA 131Support The BEMA Podcast
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Aug 15, 2019 • 32min
130: The Plot to Kill Jesus
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 130BEMA 76: Silent Years — SadduceesThe Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic CrossanTranscript for BEMA 130Support The BEMA Podcast
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Aug 8, 2019 • 38min
129: The Final Week
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for the final week of Jesus’s earthly ministry.Discussion Video for BEMA 129The Case for Christ by Lee StrobelThe Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic CrossanA Better Atonement by Tony JonesDid God Kill Jesus? by Tony JonesA Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnightTranscript for BEMA 129Support The BEMA Podcast
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Aug 1, 2019 • 43min
128: Faithful and Wise Steward
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, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 128Transcript for BEMA 128Support The BEMA Podcast
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Jul 25, 2019 • 29min
127: Six or Seven?
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 127The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic CrossanTranscript for BEMA 127Support The BEMA Podcast
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Jul 18, 2019 • 44min
126: Trapped by a Question
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 126Trapped by a Question Presentation (PDF)The Parables by Brad H. Young (cites Flusser extensively)The Parable of the Good Samaritan — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipTranscript for BEMA 126Support The BEMA Podcast
