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Mark Pepper
Mar 7, 2023
Brings such good context to the stories...the stories make SO MUCH more sense, when viewed thru the lens of Jewish teachings and Hebrew language.
So much better than my Sunday School growing up!
Feb 1, 2023
Kevin Pickron
Oct 13, 2019
really great podcast using the Eastern perspective, or Jewish mindset, worth the listen
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322: The Forgotten Women of the New Testament
57:24
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to survey the forgotten women of the New Testament. Learning Greek with Elle — Servant (PDF) Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon |
Mar 16, 2023 |
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321: The Forgotten Women of the Tanakh
1:05:40
Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé draw their chairs closer to the fire of the accounts of women who may have been overlooked in the Hebrew Bible. |
Mar 09, 2023 |
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320: The Forgotten Women — Sages and Wise Women
47:21
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks study sages and wise women of the Text. |
Mar 02, 2023 |
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319: The Forgotten Women — Presentism and Primitivism
46:43
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss how to navigate the dangers of presentism and primitivism as we start a series on the forgotten women of the Bible. Presentation for The Forgotten Women — Presentism and Primitivism (PDF) Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari BEMA 240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover Fricks |
Feb 23, 2023 |
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318: Alonzo Felder — Discovering A. S. J. Allen
1:06:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Alonzo Felder, author of Discovering A. S. J. Allen. Over the course of his career as an IT analyst at Duke University, Alonzo became an expert in a number of research methods and has done extensive work on his own family history. Discovering A. S. J. Allen by Alonzo Felder Review of Discovering A. S. J. Allen — Marty Solomon, Goodreads Online Course for Family History Research [coming soon] Documentary Film/Series [coming soon] Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Alonzo Felder. |
Feb 16, 2023 |
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317: Asking Better Questions of the Bible w/ Erin Geiselman
1:08:36
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Erin Geiselman, leader of the launch team for Marty’s book Asking Better Questions of the Bible, to discuss what the experience of writing a book was like for Marty. Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon BEMA 207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred Overlap The Writing Life Course — Kairos Partnerships From Novice to Expert by Patricia Benner BEMA 57: Lamentations — Lament and Hope Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Erin Geiselman. |
Feb 09, 2023 |
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316: Parables — The Unforgiving Servant
1:14:42
Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about the story of the unforgiving servant and the end of bookkeeping and seeing our enemies as ourselves. BEMA 121: The Key to Your Own Prison “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible |
Feb 02, 2023 |
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315: Parables — The Lost Son
1:14:38
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Reed Dent to discuss the lost son of Luke 15 and what it means to be lost. The Pharisees by Joseph Sievers and Amy-Jill Levine Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey |
Jan 26, 2023 |
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314: Parables — The Barn Builder
49:16
Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about the story of the rich fool and the dynamics of money and relationships. Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson Hope: The Prophet Candle — The BEMA Liturgy “Tripping Billies” by Dave Matthews Band — YouTube Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey “The Parable of the Rich Fool” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship |
Jan 19, 2023 |
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313: Parables — The Good Samaritan
1:23:29
Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent and Elle Grover Fricks to talk about the story of the Good Samaritan and what it looks like to love people we’d rather not. “On Priests and Jericho in the Second Temple Period” by Joshua Schwartz — ResearchGate “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship |
Jan 12, 2023 |
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312: Parables — Dissecting a Swallow
1:09:36
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are bringing in Reed Dent to launch a miniseries on parables, starting with a discussion about what a parable is and why anyone would want to teach in that way. Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson The Great Spiritual Migration by Brian McLaren Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon “Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins from The Apple That Astonished Paris Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey |
Jan 05, 2023 |
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311: Keith Simon — Truth Over Tribe
48:57
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Keith Simon, co-author of Truth Over Tribe, who co-planted The Crossing, a politically diverse church where he is the co-lead teaching pastor. He hosts a podcast by the same name, Truth Over Tribe, and teaches on Ten Minute Bible Talks. Truth Over Tribe by Patrick Miller and Keith Simon Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Keith Simon. |
Dec 29, 2022 |
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310: The Nativity Story
46:53
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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309: On Social Media
39:00
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings address the Twitter-sized elephant in the room, talk about how each of them use social media, and consider ways all of us can engage this part of our world in a healthy way. BEMA Poll/Survey (valid through 26 April 2023) “Elon Musk offloads another $3.6 billion of Tesla stock” — Dave Lee, Financial Times/Ars Technica “One More for the ‘Everything Is Going Just Fine at Twitter’ File” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball “On the Prevalence of Hate Speech on Twitter” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball “Goodbye, Twitter” — Ken White, Substack Thought of the Day: The Social Dilemma — Marty Solomon, YouTube Brent’s Tweet on Playback Controls Tweet Thread on Infinite Scrolling BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough” Thought of the Day: Social Media Beatitudes — Marty Solomon, YouTube Thought of the Day: Disagreement — Marty Solomon, YouTube THINGS THAT TRANSPIRED BETWEEN RECORDING AND PUBLISHINGElon’s Poll for Leadership of Twitter Brent’s Tweet Commenting on How This Episode Quickly Became Outdated |
Dec 19, 2022 |
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308: The Chosen S2E9 — “The Messengers”
50:00
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Maggi Billings to discuss The Chosen S2E9 (the 2021 Christmas special), “The Messengers.” The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Special Guest: Maggi Billings. |
Dec 15, 2022 |
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307: Tohu va Vohu (State of the Podcast)
1:03:51
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Brian Truschinger, Elle Grover Fricks, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé, all together for the very first time to discuss what is happening with BEMA and what we hope for the future. BEMA Poll/Survey (valid through 26 April 2023) Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson Elle’s Website for Hebrew Classes Josh’s Beard Progress (surgery > shaved > 1 month > 3 months) Sermon with Brian’s Toilet Story “How to Speed Listen (for Students or Podfasters)” by Hugh Rayner — University of Melbourne Special Guest: Brian Truschinger. |
Dec 08, 2022 |
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306: Brian David — Chiasms in John
59:49
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Brian David, who spent 37 years coaching people in software, and 25 years coaching high school sports, but now finds himself “coaching” the Text. Chiasms in John by Brian David BEMA 28: Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey Star Wars Ring Theory by Mike Klimo Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Brian David. |
Dec 01, 2022 |
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305: Gary Burge — Interpreting the Gospel of John
1:04:14
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Gary Burge, author of Interpreting the Gospel of John, and one of the foremost authorities on John. He was a professor at Wheaton College for 25 years and now serves as a New Testament scholar at Calvin Theological Seminary. Gary M. Burge, Professor of New Testament — Calvin Theological Seminary Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge The Anointed Community by Gary M. Burge Society of Biblical Literature The Gospel of John: A Commentary by Rudolf Bultmann John’s Wisdom by Ben Witherington III Acts: An Exegetical Commentary by Craig S. Keener The Gospel of John: A Commentary by Craig S. Keener The Historical Reliability of John’s Gospel by Craig L. Blomberg Jesus the Purifier: John’s Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus by Craig L. Blomberg John: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. Burge The Letters of John: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. Burge The New Testament in Antiquity by Gary M. Burge and Gene L. Green “The Fifth Gospel — Interview with Gary Burge” — GTI Tours Podcast #4 “Why Context Matters — Interview with Dr. Gary Burge” — GTI Tours Podcast #45 Banias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Gary Burge. |
Nov 17, 2022 |
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304: The Construction of the Gospel of John
46:04
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the different elements of John’s construction and consider some of the scholarly theories and observations that have been made over the years, seeing what there might be to learn in those possibilities. |
Nov 10, 2022 |
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303: The History and Style of the Gospel of John
46:48
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a tour through the history of textual criticism that surrounds the Gospel of John and we look at the unique styles and attributes of John’s writing. |
Nov 03, 2022 |
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302: John — Do You Even Like Me?
41:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen in on the restoration of Peter and consider the conclusion John writes for his Gospel account. Pre-order: Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon |
Oct 27, 2022 |
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301: John — On Doubting and Locked Doors
1:12:42
Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss Thomas—a seemingly strange disciple—and question the nature of doubt and belief. “The Seeing Heart” by Frederick Buechner — YouTube Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner “St. Thomas Didymus” by Denise Levertov |
Oct 20, 2022 |
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300: John — The Migdal
1:15:58
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks witness the resurrection of Jesus and consider the figure of Miriam the Migdal, more commonly known as Mary Magdalene. Early Christian Women and Pagan Opinion by Margaret Y. MacDonald |
Oct 13, 2022 |
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299: John — One Pierced
29:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings pick up after the moment of Jesus’s death on the cross, looking at the preparations for his burial and the work of two unexpected characters who take their own stand in honoring Jesus. |
Oct 06, 2022 |
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298: John — Not Forsaken
43:05
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into John’s account of Jesus’s crucifixion. |
Sep 29, 2022 |
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297: Kat Armas — Abuelita Faith
47:34
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kat Armas, author of Abuelita Faith, whose earliest theological formation came from her grandmother and ultimately inspired her to tell the stories of those we find on the margins. She teaches people to reflect on the abuelitas in their lives and shows us how to live out this kind of faith on a daily basis. Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Kat Armas. |
Sep 22, 2022 |
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296: John — I Am He
45:31
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus arrested, finding himself questioned, Peter questioned, finding himself lacking in courage, and Pilate drawn into an argument, finding himself cornered. |
Sep 15, 2022 |
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295: John — Strategy
41:17
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s famous prayer for unity. Why is this his foremost concern before he goes to the cross? |
Sep 08, 2022 |
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294: John — Sacrifice, Suffering, and Joy
1:10:00
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks consider the various words for sacrifices in Hebrew before moving on to the second half of John 16 as we work our way through the Farewell Discourses. Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sacrifices (PDF) Consider the Birds by Debbie Blue Michael Pakaluk — The Catholic University of America George Parsenios — Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Urban von Wahlde — Loyola University Chicago “Wine, Women, and the Polis” by Brigette Ford Russell — JSTOR |
Sep 01, 2022 |
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293: John — Sin, Righteousness, Judgment
34:09
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue Jesus’s discussion about the place of persecution in the coming days, decades, and centuries. What is the Holy Spirit’s job (or at least one of them) in this process of glorification? |
Aug 25, 2022 |
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292: John — The Pruning Work of Persecution
48:27
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in one of the staple passages of Impact Campus Ministries, and a foundational text for intimacy with God. Jesus is the true vine—what can we learn by taking this truth seriously? |
Aug 18, 2022 |
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291: John — Parakletos
38:01
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue into Jesus’s discourse in preparation for his death, where he promises the Advocate, the Helper, the Counselor—the Holy Spirit. |
Aug 11, 2022 |
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290: John — This Is the Way
48:10
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Jesus’s final discourse in John as he prepares for his imminent arrest, considering what it means that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV) |
Aug 04, 2022 |
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289: John — Loved to the End
36:07
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an examination of the “Book of Hours” or the “Book of Glory.” What does it look like to believe in Jesus? |
Jul 28, 2022 |
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288: Steve Park — Little Lights
1:02:31
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Steve Park, founder of Little Lights Urban Ministries in Washington, DC. He teaches race literacy for Christians, provides after-school and summer programs, adult and employment programs, Christian mentoring and Bible studies, and so much more. The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck The World’s Religions by Huston Smith Race: The Power of an Illusion — PBS Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Steve Park. |
Jul 21, 2022 |
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287: John — The Test of Meat
1:08:22
Brent Billings and Josh Bossé resume an reexamination of John 6 as Jesus continues to subvert the expectations of the people as the second Moses. |
Jul 14, 2022 |
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286: John — The Test of Bread
50:12
Brent Billings and Josh Bossé examine John 6 for a second time, looking at the test Jesus gives to his disciples as they prepare to feed the 5000. |
Jul 07, 2022 |
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285: John — Book of Signs
34:10
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John’s “Book of Signs” and the concluding examination of belief and disbelief. Thought of the Day: Two Hands of Faith — Marty Solomon, YouTube |
Jun 30, 2022 |
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284: John — The Hour Has Come
33:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work toward the closing of the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John as Jesus states that his hour has come. BEMA 124: Statement of Triumph The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV) |
Jun 23, 2022 |
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283: John — Missing God in the Name of God
37:56
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the Pharisees’ reaction to the raising of Lazarus, as well as the story of Mary anointing Jesus for burial. “Missing God in the Name of God” (sermon) — University Christian Church, YouTube The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV) |
Jun 16, 2022 |
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282: John — The Dance of Grief
1:22:28
Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss a story about Mary and Martha and Jesus, which also happens to contain an episode about the death and resurrection of Lazarus. “Lazarus Come Forth” by Carmen — YouTube “The Way of Suffering: A Reasoning of the Heart” by Jerome A. Miller |
Jun 09, 2022 |
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281: John — You Are Gods
54:35
Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss spiritual leadership and the conversations with Jesus in the temple courts at the Festival of Dedication. |
Jun 02, 2022 |
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280: The Road Back to Eden
46:00
Brent Billings provides an introduction for Marty Solomon to lead us in a special conversation that means a lot to him personally, meant to help us consider one of the things God is inviting us to as we partner with Him to put the world back together. How do we make it back to Eden? The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon) The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta) |
May 26, 2022 |
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279: John — My Sheep, My Voice
36:54
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s claim to be the true gate and the good shepherd for his sheep. John — My Sheep, My Voice Presentation (PDF) BEMA 26: Images of the Desert — Shepherd BEMA 105: An Explosive Kingdom The 7 Great I Ams #3: I Am the Door — Real Life on the Palouse The 7 Great I Ams (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse |
May 19, 2022 |
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278: John — Only the Blind Can See
45:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the healing of a blind man and Jesus’s subsequent teaching on a different kind of blindness. Everyman’s Talmud by Abraham Cohen |
May 12, 2022 |
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277: John — Before Abraham Was
29:33
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider a provocative teaching of Jesus that nearly got him executed. |
May 05, 2022 |
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276: John — Who Is Your Father?
52:22
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the dispute Jesus has with those who believed him about who their father is. |
Apr 28, 2022 |
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275: Kate Schmidgall — BitterSweet
49:18
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kate Schmidgall, the founder and director of BitterSweet Creative, and the founder and editor of BitterSweet Monthly. National Community Church, Lincoln Theatre Campus NCC Lincoln Theatre Campus Staff Contemplations Series with Walter Brueggemann An Other Kingdom by Peter Block, Walter Brueggemann, and John McKnight Breaking Ground by Anne Snyder and Susannah Black Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon Flourishing on the Edge of Faith by Andrew DeCort Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Kate Schmidgall. |
Apr 21, 2022 |
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274: John — Light of the World
34:14
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Jesus talk about his own identity and testimony in the face of those who grapple with his teachings. Written in the Dust (Brad Gray sermon) — Real Life on the Palouse |
Apr 14, 2022 |
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273: John — Pericope of an Honor Contest
51:34
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. The Daniel Scene Brent Could Not Remember (from April 1986) “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 To Cast the First Stone by Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman |
Apr 07, 2022 |
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272: The Chosen S2E8 — “Beyond Mountains” (Bonus Episode)
42:18
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude a review of Season 2 of The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth episode. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Dallas Regrets This One Thing (Season Finale Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube |
Apr 04, 2022 |
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271: John — The Greatest Day of the Feast
45:28
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John 7, discussing the differing opinions about the identity of Jesus. Miracles of Messiah by Ron Miller |
Mar 31, 2022 |
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270: The Chosen S2E7 — “Reckoning” (Bonus Episode)
42:50
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode of Season 2. |
Mar 28, 2022 |
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269: John — Any Time Will Do
31:32
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings jump into John 7, discussing Jesus’s engagement with the Festival of Tabernacles. |
Mar 24, 2022 |
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268: The Chosen S2E6 — “Unlawful” (Bonus Episode)
32:53
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode of Season 2. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Episode 6: "This line wrecks me." (Director Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube |
Mar 21, 2022 |
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267: John — The Far Side of a Tumultuous Sea
1:11:47
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. I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua Heschel BEMA 230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered |
Mar 17, 2022 |
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266: The Chosen S2E5 — “Spirit” (Bonus Episode)
38:29
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the controversial fifth episode of Season 2. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb 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 |
Mar 14, 2022 |
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265: John — Make Him King
44:01
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the potential interpretations of what is happening in the beginning of John 6. 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 |
Mar 10, 2022 |
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264: The Chosen S2E4 — “The Perfect Opportunity” (Bonus Episode)
45:51
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode of Season 2. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb BEMA 261: John — What Do You Want? Our best ever? Episode 4 Director Reaction — The Chosen, YouTube |
Mar 07, 2022 |
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263: John — Weighty Testimony
49:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the reactions to Jesus healing on the Sabbath in John 5, and discuss the authority of and testimonies about Jesus. Impact Staff Opening at the University of Oregon God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner |
Mar 03, 2022 |
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262: The Chosen S2E3 — “Matthew 4:24” (Bonus Episode)
48:48
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode of Season 2. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Our most talked about scene ever? Chosen director reacts — The Chosen, YouTube |
Feb 28, 2022 |
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261: John — What Do You Want?
1:00:26
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler of We Carry Kevan to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring the healing of the official’s son and the healing at the pool of Bethesda. Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization) Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Kevan Chandler. |
Feb 24, 2022 |
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260: The Chosen S2E2 — “I Saw You” (Bonus Episode)
37:24
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode of Season 2. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb |
Feb 21, 2022 |
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259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan
1:04:00
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler, author of the book We Carry Kevan, and founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan. We Carry Kevan by Kevan Chandler We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization) The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Kevan Chandler. |
Feb 17, 2022 |
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258: The Chosen S2E1 — “Thunder” (Bonus Episode)
48:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking ground with a first-time-ever Monday episode of BEMA, beginning the continuation of our review of The Chosen with a discussion on the first episode of Season 2. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia |
Feb 14, 2022 |
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257: John — Wells and Husbands
56:06
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring who the Samaritans are, the place of women in Jewish and Christian practice around the first century, and a sprinkling of midrash to top it all off. Samaritans Cooking for Passover Targum Jerusalem, Genesis 28:10 — Sefaria The Samaritan Woman Story: An Alternative View — Israel Institute of Biblical Studies “Women Leaders in the Ancient Synagogue” by Bernadette J. Brooten — JSTOR |
Feb 10, 2022 |
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256: John — The One from Above
42:03
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John, looking at the testimony of John the Baptist as he ratifies the identity and ministry of Christ. Map of the Regions of Israel in Ancient Times Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTube |
Feb 03, 2022 |
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255: John — Water, Spirit, Darkness, Light
1:09:16
Brent Billings and Josh Bossé continue the journey through the Gospel of John, discussing the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus, and the themes of their conversation. BEMA 226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations” The Great British Bake Off — Wikipedia |
Jan 27, 2022 |
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254: John — A Wedding and Some Housekeeping
39:22
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continuing the journey through the Gospel of John with the wedding at Cana and the clearing of the temple courts. BEMA 79: Silent Years — Zealots BEMA 224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift” The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV) |
Jan 20, 2022 |
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253: John — Come and See
41:53
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John with the testimony of John the Baptist and Jesus’s call to his first disciples. Creation Series: John 1 — BibleProject |
Jan 13, 2022 |
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252: John — What’s in a Logos?
38:00
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings start a verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of John, beginning with a discussion about how John introduces us to Jesus. Reading the Gospel of John Through Palestinian Eyes by Yohanna Katanacho The Fifth Gospel: Interview with Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #4 Why Context Matters: Interview with Dr. Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #45 Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge NIV Archaeological Study Bible John 1 in the New English Translation NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible |
Jan 06, 2022 |
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251: John Roberts — A Griever’s Guide to Life
49:00
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Roberts to discuss his book, A Griever’s Guide to Life. A Griever’s Guide to Life by John McNeely Roberts “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire — YouTube Home Video: La Paz, Bolivia Vol. 1 — Olivia Roberts, YouTube “Not for Me to Say” by Johnny Mathis — YouTube John’s family in 2015 | Olivia in 2016 Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: John Roberts. |
Dec 30, 2021 |
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250: The Chosen S1E0 — “The Shepherd”
38:11
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings go back to where it all started for The Chosen, reviewing what essentially became the pilot episode. “The Shepherd” was created as a short film for Dallas’s church in 2017 and took off like a wildfire. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia |
Dec 23, 2021 |
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249: Michael Burns — Escaping the Beast
1:02:25
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Michael Burns, a teaching minister in the Two Cities Church in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He taught high school history in the central city of Milwaukee for nearly ten years before graduating from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a national and international biblical teacher at churches, schools of mission, and workshops. He has authored many books, including Crossing the Line; All Things to All People; and Escaping the Beast. Michael and his wife, MyCresha, have two adult sons. Marty on the All Things to All People Podcast with Michael Burns Escaping the Beast by Michael Burns Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw Crossing the Line by Michael Burns All Things to All People by Michael Burns All Things to All People Podcast Michael Burns Teaching Ministry Website Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Michael Burns. |
Dec 16, 2021 |
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248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks
45:38
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks go through a Hebrew lesson on joy and explore the account of Lot’s wife, examining what is said and what is not said about this character. Learning Hebrew with Elle — Joy (PDF) Sanhedrin (tractate) — Wikipedia “Lot’s Wife” by Kristine Batey “Women and Torah: Ancient and Modern Midrashim” by Janelle Glick |
Dec 09, 2021 |
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247: Sleepless in Susa w/ Josh Bossé
58:12
Brent Billings is joined by Josh Bossé to examine Esther’s plan for getting into the king’s throne room and what she is actually trying to accomplish once she’s there. |
Dec 02, 2021 |
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246: Eugenia Ortega — A Look into Our Window
44:20
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Eugenia Ortega to discuss her experience raising a child with autism, and encouraging all of us to have curiosity and empathy for people whose experiences are different than our own. A Look into Our Window by Eugenia Ortega Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Eugenia Ortega. |
Nov 18, 2021 |
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245: Spiritual Abuse — Liturgy for Repentance and Healing
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to provide a liturgical space for repentance and healing. This episode is adapted from “Prayers of the Faithful” from the Archdiocese of Chicago. |
Nov 11, 2021 |
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244: Spiritual Abuse — The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast. The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast “Unintended Consequences of Failure Porn” — Liam Thatcher |
Nov 04, 2021 |
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243: Spiritual Abuse — The Place We Find Ourselves
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings reflect on a conversation between Rachel Clinton Chen and Adam Young that provided some helpful notes to illuminate the journey into the world of spiritual abuse. The Place We Find Ourselves 89: Spiritual Abuse |
Oct 28, 2021 |
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242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a series that reflects on the heartbreaking realities of spiritual abuse, using notes from a recent conference to guide the conversation. Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTube |
Oct 21, 2021 |
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241: Becky Solomon — Don’t Exasperate Your Kids
52:40
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the state of the podcast, and then Marty is joined by Becky Solomon to talk about parenting. “How 936 Pennies Will Forever Change How You Parent” — Eryn Lynum Special Guest: Becky Solomon. |
Oct 14, 2021 |
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240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover Fricks
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Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks discuss sin and the archaeology of Joshua. Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sin (PDF) List of Archaeological Periods (Levant) — Wikipedia |
Oct 07, 2021 |
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239: Abraham Considers a Catechism w/ Reed Dent
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Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent to discuss the meaning of faith and the fears associated with deconstruction, both within a person and for those around them. |
Sep 30, 2021 |
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238: Jewish Roots — What Difference Does It Make?
56:08
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings follow up on listener feedback from the episode with Jen Rosner before exploring the final three chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the Jewish character of the Church and puzzling through what difference it makes to our lives as Christians. Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill — Christianity Today Archbishop Foley Beach at the Anglican Church in North America |
Sep 23, 2021 |
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237: Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History
51:46
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the seventh and eighth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the divergence of Judaism and Christianity, and analyzing the relationship between the two groups in the centuries since. Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History Presentation (PDF) Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott Isaac W. Oliver at Bradley University |
Sep 16, 2021 |
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236: Jewish Roots — Paul, Jewish Law, and Atonement in Hebrews
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the fourth and fifth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing Paul’s relationship to Jewish Law and the atonement process we see in Hebrews. Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott David Rudolph at The King’s University David M. Moffitt at the University of St. Andrews BEMA 147: Galatians — Two Women, Two Covenants |
Sep 09, 2021 |
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235: Jewish Roots — Tanakh and Religion
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into the ideas from the book Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing chapters 2–3 on how the authors of the New Testament used Tanakh and whether Jesus intended to establish a new religion. Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott Mark S. Gignilliat at Beeson Divinity School Inspiration and Incarnation by Peter Enns |
Sep 02, 2021 |
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234: Jen Rosner — The Jewish Roots of Christianity
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Jennifer Rosner, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds academic posts at The King’s University, Azusa Pacific University, and the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. Her passion is to explore the relationship with Judaism and Christianity, and she spent time living in Jerusalem with her husband, Yonah, before returning to the States. They have two children. Keely Boeving, Literary Agent and Freelance Editor At the Foot of the Mountain by Joshua M. Lessard and Jennifer M. Rosner The Torah and the Spirit (Part 1) with Jen Rosner and Josh Lessard The Torah and the Spirit (Part 2) with Jen Rosner and Josh Lessard The God of Israel and Christian Theology by R. Kendall Soulen Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott Healing the Schism by Jennifer M. Rosner Church Dogmatics by Karl Barth Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Jen Rosner. |
Aug 26, 2021 |
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233: Introducing the Team — Striking the Rock w/ Josh Bossé
1:01:09
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by the next new host, Josh Bossé, to discuss his expanded role on the BEMA team. Josh is the Lead Campus Minister with Impact Campus Ministries in Cincinnati, a newly established team for ICM. He is passionate about digging deep into the Text and finding practical, psychological, cultural, and mystical ways of weaving ourselves into God's story. He and his wife, Sophia, have just purchased a home in College Hill and look forward to building a family. BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very” |
Aug 19, 2021 |
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232: Introducing the Team — Jephthah’s Daughter w/ Elle Grover Fricks
41:12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by their next new host, Elle Grover Fricks. Elle has undergraduate degrees in psychology and music from Washington State University, spent four years in mental health as a state-certified behavioral therapist, has a Master of Arts in the Bible & the Ancient Near East from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and is the pastor of Refuge Church in Pullman, Washington. They discuss her new role on the BEMA team, the different words for laws and rules in the Old Testament, Jephthah’s daughter and the subject of violence against women, and other random topics. Learning Hebrew with Elle — Laws, Decrees, Commands, etc. (PDF) Elle Singing at St. Anne’s in Jerusalem — YouTube |
Aug 12, 2021 |
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231: Introducing the Team — Deconstruction w/ Reed Dent
1:02:21
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined again by Reed Dent, staff member with Campus Christian Fellowship at Truman State University in Missouri, to discuss his new role on the BEMA team and consider the idea of deconstruction. Impossible Constructions — M. C. Escher The Architecture of Dr. Seuss, a Brief History — Architizer |
Aug 05, 2021 |
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230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered
52:12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Mandy Smith, pastor, author, and speaker. She is a regular contributor to Christianity Today and Missio Alliance, and a part of the Ecclesia Network. She and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor, have two kids. The Vulnerable Pastor by Mandy Smith The Wordless Book by Charles H. Spurgeon The Whole Good News — Missio Alliance [this event happened in 2021] Mandy Smith at Christianity Today Mandy Smith at Missio Alliance Mandy Smith at Ecclesia Network Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Mandy Smith. |
Jul 29, 2021 |
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229: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 2
48:09
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a conversation with special guest Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of The Chosen, on Season 1 of this breakout series. Thank you to Drew Schmitz of Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix for helping us set up this interview. “Can you trust The Chosen?” — The Chosen, YouTube The Chosen’s Channel on YouTube The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Dallas Jenkins. |
Jul 22, 2021 |
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228: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 1
47:33
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of The Chosen, to discuss all of the burning questions from Season 1 of this breakout series. Thank you to Drew Schmitz of Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix for helping us set up this interview. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Dallas Jenkins. |
Jul 15, 2021 |
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227: The Chosen S1E8 — “I Am He”
1:01:12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth and final episode of Season 1. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb The Gifts of the Jews by Thomas Cahill Forever Changed #3: The Woman at the Well — Real Life on the Palouse |
Jul 08, 2021 |
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226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations”
38:55
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia |
Jul 01, 2021 |
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225: The Chosen S1E6 — “Indescribable Compassion”
46:18
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode. |
Jun 24, 2021 |
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224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift”
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fifth episode. |
Jun 17, 2021 |
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223: The Chosen S1E4 — “The Rock on Which It Is Built”
39:23
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode. |
Jun 10, 2021 |
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222: The Chosen S1E3 — “Jesus Loves the Little Children”
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode. |
Jun 03, 2021 |
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221: The Chosen S1E2 — “Shabbat”
54:16
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode. Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
May 27, 2021 |
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220: The Chosen S1E1 — “I Have Called You by Name”
57:50
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings commence a review of The Chosen, starting with an overview of what the series is and discussing the first episode. The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia |
May 20, 2021 |
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219: Becky Solomon — Loving the Adventure
51:57
Marty Solomon is joined by his wife, Becky. They talk about what it is like to live their lifestyle, and how that plays out in their marriage and their parenting. Family Culture Project (Email for Information) Marty’s Holiday Series — YouTube Cultural Appropriation — Wikipedia The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon) The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta) Special Guest: Becky Solomon. |
May 13, 2021 |
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218: Midrash — Death at Dinner
32:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey back into the story of Eliezer finding Rebekah as a wife for Isaac. What is happening at dinner that evening? Why is Laban acting with such authority if the father, Bethuel, is alive and well? Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian Resources |
May 06, 2021 |
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217: Midrash — Isaac’s Bad Eyes
42:40
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into some of the midrash surrounding the story of the “binding of Isaac.” What really happened to Isaac on that mountain, and what does this have to do with Isaac’s blindness? Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian Resources Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Apr 29, 2021 |
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216: Porshe Chiles — Can We Talk?
50:46
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Porshe Chiles. She holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of North Texas, and she is currently the associate director of global research at Wake Forest University. Moving from Texas to Japan to North Carolina, and other places in between, Porshe has a wealth of experience in language and intercultural studies. The Disrupters Podcast (Esau McCaulley) Epiphany Fellowship Church Podcast (Eric Mason) Endurance Consulting on Instagram Can We Talk? Facebook Community Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Porshe Chiles. |
Apr 22, 2021 |
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215: Character Study — Joseph, Part 2
32:43
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings merge the studies of Joseph and Jacob. As Joseph eventually experiences a reunification of his family, what more is left to do? Shouldn’t they sit back and enjoy the redemption in Egypt? Apparently not, according to Jacob. The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Apr 15, 2021 |
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214: Character Study — Joseph, Part 1
37:06
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the arguments surrounding who bought Joseph from his brothers. The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Apr 08, 2021 |
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213: Character Study — Jacob, Part 2
45:58
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the conversation for this particular character study of Jacob. They suggested in the last episode that God was with Jacob, even if He did not approve of his actions. Why does God delay justice and/or punishment? Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Apr 01, 2021 |
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212: Character Study — Jacob, Part 1
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a deeper look at the character of Jacob and share some things they’ve learned since the previous episodes on Jacob from 2017. Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Mar 25, 2021 |
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211: John Whittaker — Blue Jeans Theology
52:00
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Whittaker. He holds degrees in theology and ministry from Boise Bible College and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, plus a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He served as a professor of preaching and the New Testament for 19 years, spent 11 years planting and pastoring a church, and has taught and preached at various places around the world. He has been teaching people to follow Jesus by learning to hear what the Bible says, and his latest endeavors are more accessible to people than ever. He and his wife, Louise, have been married for more than 30 years. The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence Tim Mackie: Skateboards, Jesus, and the Bible — Bible in Life Podcast Brad Gray: The Power of the Original Context — Bible in Life Podcast Brad Gray: The Old Testament Law and the Big Story of the Bible — Bible in Life Podcast Jesus vs. Culture on Money and Wealth — Bible in Life Podcast Core Training for Christians — Video Courses by John Whittaker Prepare Them to Flourish by John Whittaker About Prepare Them to Flourish Special Guest: John Whittaker. |
Mar 18, 2021 |
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210: Midrash — The Man in the Fur Coat
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at even more midrash that surrounds the character of Noah. Some commentary describes Noah as the man in the fur coat. What is this all about? Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Mar 11, 2021 |
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209: Midrash — Noah’s Backstory and the Nephilim
49:11
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the backstory of Noah and talk about the midrash surrounding the Nephilim from Genesis 6. “Pete & Jared on Genesis” — The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Episode 100 Genesis for Normal People by Peter Enns and Jared Byas Tallest Living Person — Guinness World Records Parshat Noach — Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman “What’s So Bad about Babel?” — BibleProject Podcast, December 7, 2020 Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts BEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTube Thought of the Day: The Social Dilemma — Marty Solomon, YouTube |
Mar 04, 2021 |
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208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders
39:35
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a deeper dive into one of the topics they hear about from listeners the most—midrash—and answer the most commonly asked question from the entire run of the podcast: What is going on with the genealogy of Abraham? |
Feb 25, 2021 |
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207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred Overlap
45:03
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. J. R. Briggs, the founder and director of Kairos Partnerships. His list of ministries and projects spans the gamut of possibility: from coaching pastors to instructing university students, from authoring books to hosting podcasts, J. R. brings a wealth of experience wherever he goes. He and his wife, Megan, have two boys and live just outside of Philadelphia. About J. R. Briggs — Kairos Partnerships Publications — Kairos Partnerships The Sacred Overlap by J. R. Briggs Thought of the Day: Sacred Overlap — Marty Solomon, YouTube “Rubbing Shoulders with God” with Marty Solomon — Monday Morning Pastor Practical Tips and Resources for Hand Copying Scripture — Kairos Partnerships Special Guest: J. R. Briggs. |
Feb 18, 2021 |
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206: Reed Dent — The Nature of Truth
57:36
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Reed Dent. He’s been on staff with Campus Christian Fellowship at Truman State University in Missouri for the last twelve years. He and his wife, LeAnn, have three boys, who provide some great sermon illustrations. Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University Truman State University — Wikipedia Staff — Campus Christian Fellowship “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship The Wall Street Journal, September 12, 2001 (PDF) “September 11” by Scott Cairns “Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans” — Fox News “Trump Seeks To Stimulate Economy By Sending Rare Autographed Photo To Every American” — The Onion Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak “The Seeing Heart” by Frederick Buechner — YouTube Secrets in the Dark by Frederick Buechner The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy The War by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter The Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert Alter The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter The Poetics of Biblical Narrative by Meir Sternberg Special Guest: Reed Dent. |
Feb 11, 2021 |
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205: Session 6 Intro
48:30
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Session 6, what they hope to accomplish, and some of the things you can expect to find in the next chapter of the BEMA Podcast. |
Feb 04, 2021 |
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204: Session 5 Capstone
36:24
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings officially wrap up the journey through history and talk about what comes next for BEMA… Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey |
Jan 28, 2021 |
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203: You Are Here
22:05
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings try to evaluate the great takeaways from this five-session journey through the Bible and the world of faith, talking about “The Four Pillars of BEMA” and imagining a world that returns to partake in some of the same things those early followers did thousands of years ago. |
Jan 21, 2021 |
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202: AD 1925 to Today
19:24
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the story to our current day, seeing what this last century has done to the world of faith that we call our own. What is Christian fundamentalism and where did it come from? And how does evangelicalism fit into all of this? As believers, we make many assumptions about the world around us, but knowing why it exists is often helpful in accepting what it is. “Jacob Neusner, Judaic Scholar Who Forged Interfaith Bonds, Dies at 84” — The New York Times |
Jan 14, 2021 |
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201: AD 1800–1925
23:13
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings leave the French Revolution behind and move into the modern era. How was the newfound land of freedom and independence handled? How did it impact the theology and ecclesiology of the people? |
Jan 07, 2021 |
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200: AD 1650–1800
17:15
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey up to the end of the eighteenth century and follow the world of Protestant history as it moves out of the Reformation and through the Age of Enlightenment. |
Dec 31, 2020 |
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199: AD 1550–1650
26:22
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through one century of history that experienced an unbelievable amount of change and progress. Even outside of church history, this evolving world was fertile soil for the Reformation. |
Dec 17, 2020 |
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198: AD 1300–1550
20:37
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey from the Crusades and head toward the Protestant Reformation—but on the way, it is good to recognize some names that are often underappreciated. These figures truly paved the way for some of the formative changes coming to Christendom. |
Dec 10, 2020 |
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197: AD 1000–1300
18:47
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine one of the darkest chapters in the history of Christendom. |
Dec 03, 2020 |
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196: AD 700–1000
26:24
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through three centuries to see the great and famous East-West Schism, look at the idea of icons, and meet Charlemagne as a major character of this era of history. |
Nov 19, 2020 |
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195: AD 500–700
14:26
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through the sixth and seventh centuries, examining the early monastic movements. |
Nov 12, 2020 |
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194: AD 300–500
23:41
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the fourth and fifth centuries and the period of the ecumenical councils of early Christendom. |
Nov 05, 2020 |
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193: AD 100–300
26:12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through the second and third centuries of Church history. Why are we so not-Jewish in our Christian practice today? What happened to cause such a schism between Jews and Christians? |
Oct 29, 2020 |
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192: Telling a Story
25:49
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss what history is, what it isn’t, and give some disclaimers about the intentions of Session 5. Making an Impact: Message — Covered in His Dust Constantine’s Sword by James Carroll Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelly |
Oct 22, 2020 |
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191: Session 5 Intro
21:24
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings prepare for the beginning of Session 5 and our journey through church history by taking one last look in our rearview mirror. Session 5 Intro Presentation (PDF) Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall |
Oct 15, 2020 |
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190: Session 4 Capstone
51:29
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding our journey through the remainder of Scripture and reviewing the entirety thereof. Session 4 Capstone Presentation (PDF) Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall |
Oct 15, 2020 |
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189: Revelation — The End Is a New Beginning
19:51
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the book of Revelation and the final verses of our journey through the New Testament, hearing the moving description of a new heaven and a new earth and an old world that has been made new. |
Oct 08, 2020 |
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188: Revelation — The Fall of Greatness
42:46
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings confront the great beast of Babylon as it appears in Revelation and consider which part of the story we should align with the most. |
Oct 01, 2020 |
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187: Revelation — The Blessed and Faithful Fallen
28:44
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the voices of those who stood against Empire and paid for it with their lives, and are reminded that Revelation is not a book of futuristic code, but an encouragement to those trying to remain faithful almost 2,000 years ago. |
Sep 24, 2020 |
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186: Revelation — Mother and Dragons
23:30
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see dragons and beasts and women riding on them. Who is this beast of land and sea? The same hermeneutic we’ve used throughout Revelation will help us know more. |
Sep 17, 2020 |
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185: Revelation — Bittersweet Prophecy
20:42
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings press further into Revelation and this epic showdown and holy competition between Empire and Shalom. |
Sep 10, 2020 |
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184: Revelation — Let the Games Begin
27:57
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings put some context behind a cultural device that is setting up John’s Apocalypse, seeing the ancient Olympic Games and wrestling with John’s intent for the letter of Revelation. |
Sep 03, 2020 |
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183: Revelation — Seals from Scripture
21:16
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine some of the context behind the seals of the scroll that are opened and what happens when they are, taking note of the apocalyptic chaos that ensues. |
Aug 27, 2020 |
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182: Revelation — The Throne Room
22:50
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings head into the rest of Revelation and the apocalyptic vision that John is sharing with his persecuted audience, standing in the throne room and paying careful attention to what is seen. |
Aug 20, 2020 |
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181: Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea
26:29
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the last of the seven churches of John’s apocalypse: Laodicea. We’ve heard the warning against being a “lukewarm Christian.” Is there more context to this idea? Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea Presentation (PDF) The Early Church — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code |
Aug 13, 2020 |
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180: Revelation — Philadelphia and Their New Name
15:01
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine John’s apocalyptic letter to the church of Philadelphia and look for context, as well as Text spoken into that context. |
Aug 06, 2020 |
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179: Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis
38:57
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wake up in the ancient city of Sardis to see her history and glory, which should help us understand the message in the letter to her church. |
Jul 30, 2020 |
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178: Revelation — Thyatira and Her Jezebel
27:28
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the idea that John has been deliberately drawing off of apocalyptic prophets while speaking directly into culture, and we add one more layer to our hermeneutical toolbox as it relates to the book of Revelation. |
Jul 23, 2020 |
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177: Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne
33:42
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the ancient city of Pergamum and hear the letter to their church in its original context. |
Jul 16, 2020 |
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176: Revelation — Smyrna and Their Crown
19:55
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to hone a hermeneutical prowess in the realm of apocalyptic literature, taking a look at the letter to Smyrna and asking, “What is the context?” |
Jul 09, 2020 |
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175: Revelation — Ephesus and Their First Love
16:52
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to Ephesus, hearing the first of John’s seven letters in its context. |
Jul 02, 2020 |
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174: Revelation — A Book for Its Time
29:11
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings prepare for a journey through the book of Revelation, remembering the function and method of apocalyptic literature and trying to remove the “crazy” from the study. BEMA 68: Zechariah — Apocalyptic Literature Christ and the Caesars by Ethelbert Stauffer The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years — A Pinch of Incense by the Christian History Project The Seven Cities of the Apocalypse and Roman Culture by Roland H. Worth, Jr. The Seven Cities of the Apocalypse and Greco-Asian Culture by Roland H. Worth, Jr. Imperial Cult and Commerce in John’s Apocalypse by J. Nelson Kraybill The Letters to the Seven Churches by William M. Ramsay The Days of Vengeance by David Chilton The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era by James S. Jeffers |
Jun 25, 2020 |
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173: Jude — False Teachers
23:39
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the short, often forgotten, and confusing book of Jude. Just what is Jude talking about? BEMA 169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation BEMA 156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body The Book of Enoch — Academy of Ancient Texts The Assumption of Moses — Wikipedia |
Jun 18, 2020 |
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172: 3 John — Diotrephes
14:35
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a brief but meaningful and reflective journey through the short letter of 3 John, hearing the apostle warn the church about those who are trying to discredit and dismantle the faith. |
Jun 11, 2020 |
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171: 2 John — The “Woman”
13:32
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of 2 John and toy with the question of who the woman is that John addresses his letter to. |
Jun 04, 2020 |
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170: 1 John — Love and Truth
20:11
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the letter of 1 John and his insistence on the role that love plays in truth—and not the other way around. |
May 28, 2020 |
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169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation
30:53
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter from the Apostle Peter to see how he utilizes the Midrash to encourage the early believers to keep walking in faithfulness and not give in to the temptation to return to the cultural norms around them. Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts |
May 21, 2020 |
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168: 1 Peter — Living Stones and a Spiritual House
16:44
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of two letters penned by Peter, hearing the heart of a man who had went everywhere with Jesus—including betrayal and restoration. |
May 14, 2020 |
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167: James — Mitzvoth
29:04
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of James and its challenging contents. Love it or hate it, this letter often provokes very strong reactions. |
May 07, 2020 |
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166: Hebrews — Atonement 101
45:47
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the many different theories and explanations of atonement that have arisen throughout the centuries—a very critical conversation for theology in our day and how we interact with the story. A Better Atonement by Tony Jones Did God Kill Jesus? by Tony Jones The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. Boyd |
Apr 30, 2020 |
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165: Hebrews — Running a Better Race
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to examine the letter of Hebrews and learn from its potential context, hearing the call for us to be people who suffer well and persevere in the faith and struggle authored by Jesus himself. |
Apr 23, 2020 |
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164: Philemon — Faith Works
25:43
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through a tiny letter from Paul with a big message to Philemon, enjoying Paul’s light-hearted encouragement to live as Jesus would have us live. |
Apr 16, 2020 |
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163: Pastoral Epistles — Timid Timothy & Tough Titus
23:21
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the lives of two very different pastors discipled by Paul—Timothy in Ephesus and Titus on Crete—and hear of their different personalities and how Paul uses each of them in his ministry. Addendum to BEMA 163 — Marty Solomon, YouTube Walk as Jesus Walked — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code |
Apr 09, 2020 |
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162: 2 Thessalonians — Man of Lawlessness
16:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to Thessalonica, learn about the “Man of Lawlessness,” and wrestle with the implications of this mysterious character. |
Apr 02, 2020 |
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161: 1 Thessalonians — Parousia
21:43
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings step into the context of the church in Thessalonica and examine the theme of “parousia.” In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed |
Mar 26, 2020 |
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160: Colossians — Gnostic Heresy
23:14
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the letter to the Colossians, pointing out the unique context that seems to surround the people there and the false thinking that seeks to pervade their lives of worship. The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato’s Allegory in Clay — YouTube |
Mar 19, 2020 |
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159: Philippians — Joy
14:42
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Paul’s warm letter to the Philippians and see him express joy at their faith, love, and generosity as they follow Christ. |
Mar 12, 2020 |
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158: Ephesians — Family Membership
28:48
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the second largest city in the Roman Empire and hear the words Paul wrote to the Ephesians. |
Mar 05, 2020 |
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157: 2 Corinthians — Apostleship
18:35
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to the Corinthians and see their continued struggle to live out the gospel in their unique context. |
Feb 27, 2020 |
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156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body
33:05
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a trip to Corinth for an examination of the first letter to that complex city. |
Feb 20, 2020 |
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155: Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission
38:18
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans and look back to see Paul’s big argument buried in this brilliant letter. |
Feb 13, 2020 |
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154: Romans — Therefore
18:27
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch Paul transition from a larger argument to the massive implications for how we interact in this new Kingdom. |
Feb 06, 2020 |
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153: Romans — The Potter
54:22
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings tackle the pesky idea of predestination and election. In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code |
Jan 30, 2020 |
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152: Romans — The Struggle
33:53
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings let Paul teach us from the metaphor of covenants and death. If part of us died at baptism, why would we live as if we were bound? |
Jan 23, 2020 |
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151: Romans — Buried Alive
29:47
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to what Paul says about walking in righteousness. The Evolution of Adam by Peter Enns |
Jan 16, 2020 |
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150: Romans — Righteousness from God
26:50
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through Romans, addressing the question of where we find righteousness. |
Jan 09, 2020 |
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149: Romans — Blended Family
38:17
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings enter into a verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans, looking at Paul’s introductory section as he addresses this diverse group of believers. |
Jan 02, 2020 |
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148: Galatians — Set Free to Be Free
25:38
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the study of Galatians and try to grapple with the implications of this gospel for Jews and Gentiles. |
Dec 19, 2019 |
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147: Galatians — Two Women, Two Covenants
25:41
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the importance of covenants and how they are relevant to different audiences. |
Dec 12, 2019 |
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146: Galatians — The Curse
32:38
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the third chapter of Galatians, unpacking big ideas about Gentiles, their relation to the family of God, and a “curse” that Paul seems to suggest the Law brings. |
Dec 05, 2019 |
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145: Galatians — Right Hand of Fellowship
35:13
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the second chapter of Galatians, bringing some context to a much misunderstood and often misrepresented passage. |
Nov 21, 2019 |
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144: Galatians — Paul’s Gospel
25:29
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, listening to Paul describe a gospel he received straight from Jesus, not from any human teaching. |
Nov 14, 2019 |
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143: The Epilogue
27:29
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) |
Nov 07, 2019 |
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142: Calling of a Prophet
21:54
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? |
Oct 31, 2019 |
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141: Mathetes or Talmidim?
38:57
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see how Paul’s methodology changes and then draw some conclusions about what we see happening in his ministry. |
Oct 24, 2019 |
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140: Not to Burden You
44:55
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, YouTube Latest Information on BEMA Trips In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed |
Oct 17, 2019 |
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139: Theosabes
42:05
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. |
Oct 10, 2019 |
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138: Unclean Sheets
44:52
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings meet Saul, persecutor of Jesus, and wrestle with the questions of his identity and his experience; they also encounter the entrance of some unlikely characters into God’s narrative. The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV) |
Oct 03, 2019 |
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137: A Dry Tree
31:42
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. |
Sep 26, 2019 |
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136: Each One
33:37
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings make observations about what this early church community was accomplishing together with the help of the Holy Spirit. The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) — Real Life on the Palouse |
Sep 19, 2019 |
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135: Uncut Corners
28:57
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. |
Sep 12, 2019 |
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134: Session 4 Intro
19:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to see how God’s people apply the reality of Christ into their first-century contexts. |
Sep 05, 2019 |
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133: Session 3 Capstone
44:09
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) |
Sep 05, 2019 |
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132: Go
30:06
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. |
Aug 29, 2019 |
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131: Betrayal
30:50
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the betrayals of Jesus and discuss which characters are involved in it. |
Aug 22, 2019 |
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130: The Plot to Kill Jesus
31:30
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. |
Aug 15, 2019 |
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129: The Final Week
37:49
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for the final week of Jesus’s earthly ministry. The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan A Better Atonement by Tony Jones |
Aug 08, 2019 |
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128: Faithful and Wise Steward
43:00
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. |
Aug 01, 2019 |
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127: Six or Seven?
28:31
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. |
Jul 25, 2019 |
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126: Trapped by a Question
44:28
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. Trapped by a Question Presentation (PDF) The Parables by Brad H. Young (cites Flusser extensively) “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship |
Jul 18, 2019 |
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125: Are You Talking to Me?
32:36
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus go on the offensive, confronting the corrupt priesthood that rules in Jerusalem. BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees |
Jul 11, 2019 |
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124: Statement of Triumph
41:28
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the triumphal entry and Jesus’s confrontation of religious corruption on all sides. |
Jul 04, 2019 |
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123: The Heat of the Day
33:26
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. |
Jun 27, 2019 |
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122: A Naked Thing
32:24
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. The Ten Commandments — Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Jun 20, 2019 |
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121: The Key to Your Own Prison
45:38
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the many teachings of Matthew 18, including some parables and rabbinic insights from Jesus. The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” by Reed Dent — Campus Christian Fellowship |
Jun 13, 2019 |
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120: Truth and Light
41:15
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. |
Jun 06, 2019 |
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119: The Gates of Hell
39:09
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) On the Early Church: Conquering the Gates of Hell — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code |
May 30, 2019 |
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118: Eyes That Cannot See
28:51
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. |
May 23, 2019 |
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117: Jesus Resorts to Name Calling
30:36
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. |
May 16, 2019 |
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116: She Giggled
23:34
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. In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code She Giggled (Part 1) — Covered in His Dust |
May 09, 2019 |
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115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big Lesson
38:27
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. Dr. Christopher Gambino on Twitter |
May 02, 2019 |
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114: Fish in a Net
29:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Corey Knadler, look at the final parable in the string of teachings found in Matthew 13, searching for the p’shat, remez, and drash found in the story of fish caught in a net. Why the Midrash Has Abraham Thrown into Nimrod’s Furnace — TheTorah.com |
Apr 25, 2019 |
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113: Treasures and Pearls
24:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Corey Knadler, discuss the next two parables of Jesus in Matthew 13. |
Apr 18, 2019 |
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112: Explanations That Don’t Explain
35:50
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings try to learn from Jesus’s puzzling explanation for the parable of the weeds. |
Apr 11, 2019 |
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111: A Farmer and a Woman
31:04
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at two intimately connected parables in the stories of a crazy farmer and his mustard seed, and a credulous woman and her baked goods. The Parable of the Leaven — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship Sermons — Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University |
Apr 04, 2019 |
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110: Jewish Hermeneutics
38:48
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings learn how to engage the methods of rabbinical teaching and unpack what a rabbi is trying to accomplish with his cryptic instructions. Addendum to BEMA 110 — Marty Solomon, YouTube Hayamim: A Proposal [this event happened in 2019] |
Mar 28, 2019 |
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109: Which Soil?
29:30
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an exciting trip through the parables of Jesus, starting with his conversation about four different soils. Hayamim: A Proposal [this event happened in 2019] |
Mar 21, 2019 |
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108: The Fruit of Beelzebul
32:33
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the critique of the Pharisees who want to write off Jesus’s ministry as the work of evil. They also see Jesus field their request for a sign. |
Mar 14, 2019 |
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107: Donkeys and Rabbis
44:37
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a verse-by-verse examination of the gospel of Matthew by dealing with the Sabbath and rabbinical arguments surrounding Torah. |
Mar 07, 2019 |
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106: Jury Duty in Sodom
33:43
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine Jesus as he moves on from John the Baptist and begins to confront the religious worldview around him. Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg New Light on the Difficult Words of Jesus by David Bivin The Secret Message of Jesus by Brian D. McLaren |
Feb 28, 2019 |
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105: An Explosive Kingdom
44:26
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear what appears to be the doubt of John the Baptist and the challenging response of Jesus that honors him. An Explosive Kingdom Presentation (PDF) “Sheep going through a gate, North Yorkshire moors” — YouTube |
Feb 21, 2019 |
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104: Innocent as Doves
39:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to the second major discourse given by Jesus as he sends out his disciples on a mission to bring the Kingdom. |
Feb 14, 2019 |
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103: Healing in His Wings
38:42
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the ninth chapter of Matthew, seeing a handful of stories where Jesus brings shalom to the chaos of others. |
Feb 07, 2019 |
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102: Son of Man
44:06
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of a paralyzed man and his faithfully determined friends who inspire his healing. Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees Jesus H. Christ, Part 11: And Now the H — The RobCast, Episode 221 |
Jan 31, 2019 |
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101: The Other Side
39:56
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue in Matthew’s narrative by jumping to the gospel of Mark, traveling to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. |
Jan 24, 2019 |
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100: Healing at Great Cost
44:20
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch as Jesus brings the Kingdom to the brokenness of the world around him, observing the surprising responses of those who encounter it. |
Jan 17, 2019 |
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99: Fruit of Fools
34:52
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the Sermon on the Mount, talking about gates, trees, fools, and houses. Sermon on the Mount #10: Trees and Fruit — Real Life on the Palouse |
Jan 10, 2019 |
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98: A Good Eye
40:12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover how worry leads to judgment, and judgment leads to muddy pearls. Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg |
Jan 03, 2019 |
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97: Done in Secret
36:27
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’s teachings on generosity, prayer, and fasting. Donate to Impact Campus Ministries Sermon on the Mount #6: Prayer and Fasting — Real Life on the Palouse |
Dec 20, 2018 |
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96: But I Say Unto You
38:15
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the fifth chapter of Matthew, surveying the many examples Jesus gives for properly interpreting the Text. The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw |
Dec 13, 2018 |
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95: Abolish or Fulfill
37:55
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the next few verses in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus speaks of the relationship between his teaching and the teachings of the Hebrew scriptures. |
Dec 06, 2018 |
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94: Hope of the World
25:56
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings resume looking at the opening teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and how he sets the stage for his interpretation of Torah. |
Nov 29, 2018 |
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93: Blessed
37:50
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the gospel of Matthew and into the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. |
Nov 15, 2018 |
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92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos
27:25
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the stories of Jesus’s baptism and temptation. How to Bring Order Out of Chaos Presentation (PDF) |
Nov 08, 2018 |
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91: Tavilah T'Shuvah
37:41
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew, uncovering the ministry of John the Baptist. Complete Jewish Bible by David Stern |
Nov 01, 2018 |
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90: A Gospel of Two Kingdoms
23:42
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish looking at the story of the birth of Jesus, juxtaposing two kings and the kingdoms that they bring. |
Oct 25, 2018 |
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89: Written in the Stars
44:09
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the trek through the gospel narrative of Matthew and the life and ministry of Jesus, starting with a look at the story of the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi. Prepare the Way #5: In Our Present — Real Life on the Palouse Men Askaenos in Antioch of Pisidia — Wikipedia The Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James Kennedy |
Oct 18, 2018 |
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88: Setting the Stage
26:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for our journey through the gospels by looking at the geographical region of the Galilee where Jesus did most of his ministry. |
Oct 11, 2018 |
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87: John — Grafted
40:35
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the gospel of John, investigating the different tools he uses in speaking to his particular audience. |
Oct 04, 2018 |
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86: Luke — Ordered
22:12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the gospel of Luke and wrestle with the many perspectives regarding his audience and his agenda. The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey |
Sep 27, 2018 |
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85: Mark — Roman Gospel
39:32
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the gospel narrative of Mark, noting his distinct audience and the intentional methods he used to communicate the euangelion to them. |
Sep 20, 2018 |
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84: Matthew — Mumzer
32:12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the record of Matthew, attempting to understand his unique agenda as he presents the life and ministry of his Rabbi Jesus. |
Sep 13, 2018 |
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83: Gospel Narrative
32:09
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the ancient use of gospel (euangelion in Greek) and how the New Testament writers are subversively playing off of this Greco-Roman idea. The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry |
Sep 06, 2018 |
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82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and Why
49:21
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the questions surrounding the authorship of the Text. |
Aug 30, 2018 |
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81: Silent Years — Association
36:08
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the perfect timing spoken of in Galatians 4:4 in reference to the coming of Jesus in his cultural context. We also wrestle with the personal implications of the different responses to Hellenism in our world today. |
Aug 16, 2018 |
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80: Silent Years — Pharisees
24:37
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Megan Gambino, near the end of our journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the Pharisees. Silent Years — Pharisees Presentation (PDF) |
Aug 02, 2018 |
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79: Silent Years — Zealots
40:49
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Megan Gambino, continue the journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the group known as the Zealots. |
Jul 19, 2018 |
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78: Silent Years — Essenes
21:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as the Essenes. |
Jul 05, 2018 |
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77: Silent Years — Herodians
31:15
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as Herodians. |
Jun 21, 2018 |
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76: Silent Years — Sadducees
32:24
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an in-depth look at the five different responses to Hellenism in the first-century world of Judaism by examining the priestly group known as the Sadducees. |
Jun 07, 2018 |
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75: Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism
31:17
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Jim Feicht, continue their examination of the context of the world of Jesus. The last episode covered the context of Judaism specifically, whereas this episode covers the context of the surrounding culture. |
May 24, 2018 |
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74: Silent Years — Synagogue
42:00
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Jim Feicht. They begin the journey into the historical context of the world of Jesus, looking at the new Judaism that arose from the ashes of exile. Silent Years — Synagogue Presentation (PDF) In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code |
May 10, 2018 |
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73: Session 3 Intro
18:05
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings introduce the third session of the BEMA Podcast with special guest Jim Feicht, discussing what to expect in the upcoming session and reviewing where we have been to this point. |
Apr 26, 2018 |
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72: Session 2 Capstone
26:32
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the prophets and the writings at the conclusion of Session 2 of the podcast. Session 2 Capstone Presentation (PDF) |
Apr 26, 2018 |
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71: The Prophetic Table
22:30
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the multifaceted dialogue and the many voices found within the prophets that represent the battling perspectives found in the world of God’s people as they attempt to respond to the effects of exile. |
Apr 19, 2018 |
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70: Esther — Purim
34:43
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the book of Esther and the story that lies behind the celebration of Purim. The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman The Story #20: The Queen of Beauty and Courage — Real Life on the Palouse |
Apr 12, 2018 |
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69: Malachi — Q&A
17:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the message of Malachi, seeing how he utilizes a question-and-answer format to prophetically speak to the people of God. |
Apr 05, 2018 |
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68: Zechariah — Apocalyptic Literature
15:53
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings study the apocalyptic message of Zechariah, a contemporary to Haggai, who sought to encourage God’s people with image-driven messages of forthcoming hope. |
Mar 29, 2018 |
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67: Haggai — Build!
23:07
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings read through the prophecy of Haggai and find that the real issues rarely change—past, present, or future. |
Mar 22, 2018 |
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66: Ezra/Nehemiah — Passionate Leadership
23:06
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the different leadership styles seen during the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. |
Mar 15, 2018 |
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65: 4 Isaiah — Hope
24:52
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings move into the fourth voice of Isaiah, seen in chapters 55–66. We hear the compelling promise of restoration for God’s people and the invitation for them to become the people they were meant to be. 1 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF) Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held Evans |
Mar 08, 2018 |
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64: 3 Isaiah — Servant
25:43
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings challenge the typical understanding of the voice of Isaiah, taking a look at the servant discourse in chapters 40–54. |
Mar 01, 2018 |
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63: Job — Perspective
26:26
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover that the famous story of Job is so much more than we ever realized. NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell Literary Structure (Chiasm) of the Bible |
Feb 22, 2018 |
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62: Daniel — Son of Man
21:05
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of Daniel and its persistent and sometimes hidden message of perseverance. |
Feb 15, 2018 |
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61: Ezekiel — Strength
24:03
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the apocalyptic visions of Ezekiel and his message of encouragement to a people trapped in exile. |
Feb 08, 2018 |
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60: Joel — Locusts
25:38
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of prophet Joel speaking to God’s people about the hope that exists, even in the midst of utter destruction. |
Feb 01, 2018 |
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59: Obadiah — Petra
21:20
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. |
Jan 25, 2018 |
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58: Habakkuk — Watchtower
26:31
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. |
Jan 18, 2018 |
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57: Lamentations — Lament and Hope
25:48
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. Learning to Lament, Part 1: The Culture of Denial — The RobCast, Episode 92 Learning to Lament, Part 2: Widow, Slave, Mother — The RobCast, Episode 93 Learning to Lament, Part 3: She’s Finding Her Voice — The RobCast, Episode 94 Learning to Lament, Part 4: As Deep as the Sea — The RobCast, Episode 95 Learning to Lament, Part 5: Skirts and Virgins — The RobCast, Episode 96 |
Jan 11, 2018 |
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56: Jeremiah — Weeping
40:23
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin our journey through the Babylonian prophets, examining the famous weeping prophet: Jeremiah. |
Jan 04, 2018 |
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55: 2 Isaiah — Woe
32:01
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. |
Dec 14, 2017 |
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54: Zephaniah — T'shuvah
35:12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the voice of Zephaniah as he warns the kingdom of Judah of impending judgment. |
Dec 07, 2017 |
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53: Nahum — Diyn
22:56
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. Information on BEMA Trips [Marty doesn’t need more emails] |
Nov 30, 2017 |
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52: Jonah — Potential
35:11
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) Challenging God: Why Did Jonah Run? — Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Nov 16, 2017 |
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51: 1 Isaiah — Vineyard
37:32
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) Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann |
Nov 09, 2017 |
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50: Micah — Judge
42:06
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. |
Nov 02, 2017 |
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Verastikh (Hosea)
1:08
A simplified version of the daily prayer from Hosea 2. This recording is meant to follow Episode 49.
Verastikh le l'olam
Verastikh lib'tzedek
uve'mishpat, uve'chesed, uve'rachamim
Verastikh lib'emuna, v'yadat et Adonai
I will betroth you to myself forever.
I will betroth you to myself in righteousness,
and in justice, and in love, and in compassion.
I will betroth you to myself in faithfulness, and you shall know the Lord.
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Oct 26, 2017 |
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49: Hosea — Prostitute
27:01
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the message of Hosea as depicted in the prophetic theater of his own life through his marriage to the prostitute Gomer. |
Oct 26, 2017 |
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48: Amos — Plumb Line
38:05
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the book of Amos on a quest to find the heart of God as expressed in the first of His many mouthpieces. Amos — Plumb Line Presentation (PDF) |
Oct 19, 2017 |
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47: The Lord’s Mouthpiece
19:39
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the remaining books in Tanakh, most of which are prophets, attempting to understand prophetic history as a whole and the setting for each period of history. The Lord’s Mouthpiece Presentation (PDF) |
Oct 12, 2017 |
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46: Song of Sexuality
33:11
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the underaddressed book called Song of Songs and explore the ramifications of avoiding the topic of sexuality. |
Oct 05, 2017 |
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45: Wisdom and Meaning
27:00
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo continue our study of wisdom literature, examining the collection of Proverbs and the teaching of Ecclesiastes. A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans Less Is More Than Enough by Chris McNaught “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” by Simon Senek — TED |
Sep 28, 2017 |
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44: Our Harps in the Trees
31:49
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo discuss the collection of ancient songs known as the Psalms. |
Sep 21, 2017 |
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43: Go in Peace
34:24
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up a look at the kings of Israel, exploring the story of Naaman and its implications for us today. |
Sep 14, 2017 |
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42: The Fire of Elijah
43:27
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of Elijah and the lessons learned by one of Israel’s greatest prophets. Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler |
Sep 07, 2017 |
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41: The Story Behind the Story
36:30
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings revisit the two sources comprising this portion of the biblical narrative, analyzing the agendas found in each. They attempt to look at the differences between the sources to understand the reigns of David and Solomon and the split of the nation of God’s people, ultimately helping us figure out what went wrong. The Story Behind the Story Presentation (PDF) |
Aug 31, 2017 |
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40: One Story, Two Sources
32:56
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the journey to understanding the historical record of the united kingdom of Israel by taking a look at the two sources comprising this biblical narrative. |
Aug 24, 2017 |
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39: A King After God’s Own Heart
32:03
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to examine the life of David, looking at the defeat of Goliath and making some general observations about the character of David. Promised Land — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code “The Unheard Story of David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell — TED Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler |
Aug 10, 2017 |
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38: A Donkey Herder to Lead Us
28:29
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at Israel’s first two kings and try to see what the Text is showing us in these two characters. |
Jul 27, 2017 |
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37: A Love Story
32:32
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings zoom in on the mini-narrative of Ruth — one story where the mission of God is realized in the way Israel treats the alien, the orphan, and the widow. |
Jul 13, 2017 |
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36: The Redemption Cycle
35:04
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Judges and the cycle found therein. The Forgiving Flow, Part 2: Drop the Jawbone — The RobCast, Episode 39 |
Jun 29, 2017 |
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35: Crossroads of the Earth
35:37
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of Joshua and bridge the gap toward the book of Judges, pondering the mission of God and His choice of real estate for His people. Crossroads of the Earth Presentation (PDF) |
Jun 15, 2017 |
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34: The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me)
43:10
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings address the nagging questions about the book of Joshua and its stories of mass slaughter and genocide. The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) Presentation (PDF) The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) — Covered in His Dust The Forest in the Trees: Jesus — Woodland Hills (Greg Boyd) [no longer available] Why Is the Old Testament So Violent? (blog post) What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell |
Jun 01, 2017 |
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33: Session 2 Intro
20:09
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for Session 2 of the podcast. We review our journey through Torah to bring everyone up to speed for what we will study next. |
May 18, 2017 |
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32: Session 1 Capstone
28:01
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the books of Moses at the conclusion of Session 1 of the podcast. |
May 18, 2017 |
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31: Remember Where You Came From
40:45
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring our study of Torah to a close by exploring the book of Deuteronomy, examining its call to remember our stories. Remember Where You Came From Presentation (PDF) The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter Topic: Deuteronomy 32 — Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
May 11, 2017 |
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30: Lead with Your Voice
46:15
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of the desert and the book of Numbers with the story of Moses striking the rock and subsequently having his entrance to the Promised Land denied. |
May 04, 2017 |
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29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi
33:18
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert. We will see God’s continual use of the desert to minister to us and to teach us how to minister to others. Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi Presentation (PDF) Flash Floods in Wadi Peres — YouTube Flash Flood in Israel — YouTube |
Apr 27, 2017 |
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28: Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk
22:01
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the ar'ar and tamarisk trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts. Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk Presentation (PDF) BEMA Schedule (no longer active) — See our current Groups page |
Apr 20, 2017 |
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27: Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia
24:35
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the rotem and acacia trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts. Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia Presentation (PDF) The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) — Real Life on the Palouse Walking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code Written Works of Noga Hareuveni “The Broom Usually Grows in the Wilderness” — Bar-Ilan University (via Jim Feicht) |
Apr 13, 2017 |
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26: Images of the Desert — Shepherd
36:22
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the first in a series of images found in the desert — what it means to be a shepherd in the biblical world. Images of the Desert — Shepherd Presentation (PDF) Walking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code Walking the Bible by Bruce Feiler |
Apr 06, 2017 |
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25: A Kingdom of What?
40:28
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give an overview of the book of Leviticus. A Kingdom of What? Presentation (PDF) Leviticus: A Call to Priesthood (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse |
Mar 30, 2017 |
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24: Creating a Space
55:22
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the implications of the story of the Tabernacle in our own pursuits of God. Walter Brueggemann, “An Alternative Way” — The Work of the People The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp |
Mar 23, 2017 |
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23: Falling on Joyful Faces
23:08
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the construction of the Tabernacle and its call to be a place of rest, covering Exodus 24–40. Falling on Joyful Faces Presentation (PDF) With All Your Heart — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code |
Mar 16, 2017 |
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22: Under the Chuppah
40:03
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss Israel’s arrival at Sinai and the ensuing covenant relationship with their God, covering Exodus 19–23. Under the Chuppah Presentation (PDF) |
Mar 09, 2017 |
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“Jesus Shema”
1:18
A simplified version of the daily prayer from Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 19. This recording is meant to follow Episode 21.
Sh'ma Israel, adonai elohenu, adonai echad
Ve'ahavta et adonai eloiekah
b'khol levavkah
uve'khol naphshekah
uve'khol meodeikah
Ve'ahavta reyacha c'mocha
Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
and with all your might.
And love your neighbor as yourself.
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Mar 02, 2017 |
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21: With All Your Soul & “Very”
40:04
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the next two tests of God’s people on their way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 16–17. |
Mar 02, 2017 |
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20: With All Your Heart
31:17
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 14, and then dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 15. |
Feb 23, 2017 |
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19: A Strengthened Heart
35:01
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the story of the Passover and its plagues, God’s interaction with Pharaoh, and the call of God’s rescued people. |
Feb 16, 2017 |
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18: A Tale of Two Kingdoms
43:36
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set up the narrative of God’s story as a contrast between empire and shalom. That the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon) God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code |
Feb 09, 2017 |
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17: A God Who Hears the Cry
43:34
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the introduction to God’s story and set up the narrative of the remainder of Scripture in an effort to understand what God is rescuing His people from. A God Who Hears the Cry Presentation (PDF) That the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon) God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon) TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) BEMA listeners can use code |
Feb 02, 2017 |
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16: Out of the Pit
46:16
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41–50. Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF) Rabbi David Fohrman — TorahAnytime The Joseph Story — Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Jan 26, 2017 |
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15: Into the Pit
46:54
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37–40. |
Jan 19, 2017 |
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14: Grappling with God, Part 2
38:17
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 32–35. Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Jan 12, 2017 |
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13: Grappling with God, Part 1
36:42
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 25–31. Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner |
Jan 05, 2017 |
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12: A Mission Realized
38:14
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings cover the life of Isaac as told in Genesis 24 and 26, where we begin to see the initial realization of God’s promise to Abraham. History of male circumcision — Wikipedia George DeJong, Under the Fig Tree The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter |
Dec 15, 2016 |
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11: Here I Am
53:47
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the kind of partner God has chosen in Abraham. Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Dec 08, 2016 |
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10: Walking the Blood Path
49:49
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work through Genesis 15–17, continuing to look at the evolving partnership between God and Abram. Walking the Blood Path Presentation (PDF) Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Dec 01, 2016 |
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9: Letting Go
40:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Genesis 12–14: the call of Abram and his initial adventures in the land of Canaan. |
Nov 17, 2016 |
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8: Buried in a Genealogy
27:08
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings ask the same question the Rabbis have asked over the centuries: Why did God choose Abraham? Buried in a Genealogy Presentation (PDF) Follow-up: BEMA 208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders |
Nov 10, 2016 |
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7: The Preface
20:41
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look back over the first eleven chapters of Genesis and work to understand their significance to the greater narrative of the scriptures. |
Nov 03, 2016 |
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6: A Tale of a Tower
19:42
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the tower of Babel and some of the observations we can take away from the story. |
Oct 27, 2016 |
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5: A Misplaced Curse
22:59
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah’s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues. |
Oct 20, 2016 |
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4: His Bow in the Clouds
30:56
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Noah and the Flood, digging through a wide variety of buried treasure from the author. |
Oct 06, 2016 |
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3: Master the Beast
25:16
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Cain and Abel and the idea of how fear and shame ruin the story. The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon) The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta) Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code |
Sep 22, 2016 |
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2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”
46:50
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and what the story might really be getting at. |
Sep 15, 2016 |
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1: Trust the Story
51:00
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the creation story in Genesis 1 and the foundation it lays for understanding the scriptural narrative correctly. Trust the Story Presentation (PDF) The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel Join the BEMA Slack (I forgot to mention this!) |
Sep 08, 2016 |
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0: Introductory Lesson
38:19
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings have an introductory conversation about the world of the Bible, investigating the differences between eastern and western perspectives. Introductory Lesson Presentation (PDF) Special music by Logan Daily. |
Sep 01, 2016 |
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-1: What Is BEMA?
16:09
For the pilot episode of the BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the hopes and dreams for this series in the years to come. |
Aug 25, 2016 |