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
Jan 25, 2018 • 21min
59: Obadiah — Petra
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)Discussion Video for BEMA 59Transcript for BEMA 59Support The BEMA Podcast
Jan 18, 2018 • 27min
58: Habakkuk — Watchtower
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 58Transcript for BEMA 58Support The BEMA Podcast
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Jan 11, 2018 • 26min
57: Lamentations — Lament and Hope
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 57Learning to Lament, Part 1: The Culture of Denial — The RobCast, Episode 92Learning to Lament, Part 2: Widow, Slave, Mother — The RobCast, Episode 93Learning to Lament, Part 3: She’s Finding Her Voice — The RobCast, Episode 94Learning to Lament, Part 4: As Deep as the Sea — The RobCast, Episode 95Learning to Lament, Part 5: Skirts and Virgins — The RobCast, Episode 96Transcript for BEMA 57Support The BEMA Podcast
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Jan 4, 2018 • 40min
56: Jeremiah — Weeping
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin our journey through the Babylonian prophets, examining the famous weeping prophet: Jeremiah.Discussion Video for BEMA 56The Disciple Scroll by Allan RabinowitzLove Wins by Rob BellErasing Hell by Francis ChanTranscript for BEMA 56Support The BEMA Podcast
Dec 14, 2017 • 32min
55: 2 Isaiah — Woe
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 55Transcript for BEMA 55Support The BEMA Podcast
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Dec 7, 2017 • 35min
54: Zephaniah — T'shuvah
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the voice of Zephaniah as he warns the kingdom of Judah of impending judgment.Discussion Video for BEMA 54Transcript for BEMA 54Support The BEMA Podcast
Nov 30, 2017 • 23min
53: Nahum — Diyn
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 53Information on BEMA Trips [Marty doesn’t need more emails]Transcript for BEMA 53Support The BEMA Podcast
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Nov 16, 2017 • 35min
52: Jonah — Potential
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 52The Meaning of the Story of Jonah — Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 52Support The BEMA Podcast
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Nov 9, 2017 • 38min
51: 1 Isaiah — Vineyard
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 51Out of Babylon by Walter BrueggemannThe Prophets by Abraham Joshua HeschelTranscript for BEMA 51Support The BEMA Podcast
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Nov 2, 2017 • 42min
50: Micah — Judge
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 50Transcript for BEMA 50Support The BEMA Podcast
