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
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Jul 4, 2019 • 41min
124: Statement of Triumph
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the triumphal entry and Jesus’s confrontation of religious corruption on all sides.Discussion Video for BEMA 124Caesarea Maritima — WikipediaMap of Israel in New Testament Times — Wikimedia CommonsTranscript for BEMA 124Support The BEMA Podcast
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Jun 27, 2019 • 33min
123: The Heat of the Day
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 123Rabbi Jesus by Bruce ChiltonTranscript for BEMA 123Support The BEMA Podcast
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Jun 20, 2019 • 32min
122: A Naked Thing
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 122The Ten Commandments — Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 122Support The BEMA Podcast
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Jun 13, 2019 • 46min
121: The Key to Your Own Prison
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the many teachings of Matthew 18, including some parables and rabbinic insights from Jesus.Discussion Video for BEMA 121Love Wins by Rob BellErasing Hell by Francis ChanBEMA 36: The Redemption CycleThe Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David FohrmanBEMA 70: Esther — PurimThe Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipTranscript for BEMA 121Support The BEMA Podcast
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Jun 6, 2019 • 41min
120: Truth and Light
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 120The BEMA MessengerShaping Faith #5: Fasting sermon — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 120Support The BEMA Podcast
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May 30, 2019 • 39min
119: The Gates of Hell
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 119On the Early Church: Conquering the Gates of Hell — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)The BEMA MessengerTranscript for BEMA 119Support The BEMA Podcast
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May 23, 2019 • 29min
118: Eyes That Cannot See
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 118Map of Tyre and Sidon in relation to the GalileeSign Up for the BEMA MessengerTranscript for BEMA 118Support The BEMA Podcast
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May 16, 2019 • 31min
117: Jesus Resorts to Name Calling
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 117Dr. Christopher Gambino on TwitterThe Shuvah ProjectTranscript for BEMA 117Support The BEMA Podcast
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May 9, 2019 • 24min
116: She Giggled
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 116In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)Velvet Elvis by Rob BellNOOMA 008: Dust by Rob BellShe Giggled (Part 1) — Covered in His DustShe Giggled (Part 2) — Covered in His DustPrototype by Jonathan MartinTranscript for BEMA 116Support The BEMA Podcast
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May 2, 2019 • 38min
115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big Lesson
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 115Dr. Christopher Gambino on TwitterThe Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. GoulderThe Shuvah ProjectTranscript for BEMA 115Support The BEMA Podcast
