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  1. 218: Midrash — Death at Dinner

    6 mei 2021 · 33 min

    Afspelen
    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? Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 218

    Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian Resources

    BEMA 12: A Mission Realized

    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

    Transcript for BEMA 218

  2. 217: Midrash — Isaac’s Bad Eyes

    29 april 2021 · 43 min

    Afspelen
    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? Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 217

    BEMA 11: Here I Am

    Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian Resources

    Aleph Beta Academy

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    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

    Transcript for BEMA 217

  3. 216: Porshe Chiles — Can We Talk?

    22 april 2021 · 51 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 216

    Jude 3 Project Podcast

    The Disrupters Podcast (Esau McCaulley)

    Epiphany Fellowship Church Podcast (Eric Mason)

    BEMA 192: Telling a Story

    Endurance Consulting

    Endurance Consulting on Instagram

    Can We Talk? Facebook Community

    Transcript for BEMA 216

    Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

    Special Guest: Porshe Chiles.

  4. 215: Character Study — Joseph, Part 2

    15 april 2021 · 33 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 215

    The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Aleph Beta Academy

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    Transcript for BEMA 215

  5. 214: Character Study — Joseph, Part 1

    8 april 2021 · 37 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the arguments surrounding who bought Joseph from his brothers. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 214

    The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Aleph Beta Academy

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    Rashi — Wikipedia

    Maimonides — Wikipedia

    Nachmanides — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 214

  6. 213: Character Study — Jacob, Part 2

    1 april 2021 · 46 min

    Afspelen
    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? Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 213

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Aleph Beta Academy

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    Rashi — Wikipedia

    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

    Transcript for BEMA 213

  7. 212: Character Study — Jacob, Part 1

    25 maart 2021 · 54 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 212

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Aleph Beta Academy

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    Transcript for BEMA 212

  8. 211: John Whittaker — Blue Jeans Theology

    18 maart 2021 · 52 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 211

    The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer

    The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

    John Whittaker’s website

    Bible in Life Podcast

    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

    The Listener’s Commentary

    Resources from John Whittaker

    Intro to the Gospels — The Listener’s Commentary

    Luke — The Listener’s Commentary

    Transcript for BEMA 211

    Special Guest: John Whittaker.

  9. 210: Midrash — The Man in the Fur Coat

    11 maart 2021 · 38 min

    Afspelen
    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? Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 210

    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

    Aleph Beta Academy

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    Transcript for BEMA 210

  10. 209: Midrash — Noah’s Backstory and the Nephilim

    4 maart 2021 · 49 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the backstory of Noah and talk about the midrash surrounding the Nephilim from Genesis 6. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 209

    BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse

    “Pete & Jared on Genesis” — The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Episode 100

    Genesis for Normal People by Peter Enns and Jared Byas

    Tallest Person Living — Guinness World Records

    Hurtaly — Wikipedia

    Noah (2014 film)

    Parshat Noach — Aleph Beta Academy

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    Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

    BEMA 7: The Preface

    “What’s So Bad about Babel?” — BibleProject Podcast

    Jewish Women’s Archive

    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

    BEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    The Social Dilemma — Netflix

    Thought of the Day: The Social Dilemma — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Transcript for BEMA 209

  11. 208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders

    25 februari 2021 · 40 min

    Afspelen
    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? Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 208

    BEMA 8: Buried in a Genealogy

    BEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Jewish Women’s Archive

    BEMA 173: Jude — False Teachers

    Transcript for BEMA 208

  12. 207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred Overlap

    18 februari 2021 · 45 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 207

    About J. R. Briggs — Kairos Partnerships

    Publications — Kairos Partnerships

    Fail by J. R. Briggs

    The Sacred Overlap by J. R. Briggs

    Thought of the Day: Sacred Overlap — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Monday Morning Pastor Podcast

    “Rubbing Shoulders with God” with Marty Solomon — Monday Morning Pastor

    Resilient Leaders Podcast

    Tweet on Hand Copying Luke

    Practical Tips and Resources for Hand Copying Scripture — Kairos Partnerships

    Tweet on Hand Copying John

    J. R. Briggs on Twitter

    A Time To Heal by J. R. Briggs

    Transcript for BEMA 207

    Special Guest: J. R. Briggs.

  13. 206: Reed Dent — The Nature of Truth

    11 februari 2021 · 58 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 206

    Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

    Truman State University — Wikipedia

    Staff — Campus Christian Fellowship

    The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

    The Parable of the Good Samaritan — 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

    John H. Walton — Wikipedia

    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

    What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell

    Inspired by Rachel Held Evans

    Transcript for BEMA 206

    Special Guest: Reed Dent.

  14. 205: Session 6 Intro

    4 februari 2021 · 48 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    BEMA Merchandise — TeePublic

    Join the BEMA Slack

    News — BEMA Discipleship

    Marty Solomon on YouTube

    Groups — BEMA Discipleship

    Transcript for BEMA 205

  15. 204: Session 5 Capstone

    28 januari 2021 · 36 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings officially wrap up the journey through history and talk about what comes next for BEMA… Lees meer

    Out of Sorts by Sarah Bessey

    Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey

    Join the BEMA Slack

    Marty Solomon on YouTube

    Sign Up for the BEMA Messenger

    Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

    Whole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)

    Transcript for BEMA 204

  16. 203: You Are Here

    21 januari 2021 · 22 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 203

    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

    “Time in Babylon” by Emmylou Harris — YouTube

    Transcript for BEMA 203

  17. 202: AD 1925 to Today

    14 januari 2021 · 19 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    AD 1925 to Today Presentation

    Discussion Video for BEMA 202

    “Jacob Neusner, Judaic Scholar Who Forged Interfaith Bonds, Dies at 84” — The New York Times

    Jacob Neusner — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 202

  18. 201: AD 1800–1925

    7 januari 2021 · 23 min

    Afspelen
    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? Lees meer

    AD 1800–1925 Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 201

    Union in Truth by James B. North

    Transcript for BEMA 201

  19. 200: AD 1650–1800

    31 december 2020 · 17 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    AD 1650–1800 Presentation

    Discussion Video for BEMA 200

    Rediscovering Discipleship by Robby Gallaty

    Transcript for BEMA 200

  20. 199: AD 1550–1650

    17 december 2020 · 26 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    AD 1550–1650 Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 199

    Geocentric Model — Wikipedia

    Heliocentrism — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 199

  21. 198: AD 1300–1550

    10 december 2020 · 21 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    AD 1300–1550 Presentation

    Discussion Video for BEMA 198

    Transcript for BEMA 198

  22. 197: AD 1000–1300

    3 december 2020 · 19 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine one of the darkest chapters in the history of Christendom. Lees meer

    AD 1000–1300 Presentation

    Discussion Video for BEMA 197

    Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller

    Blue Like Jazz (2012 film)

    The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong

    Transcript for BEMA 197

  23. 196: AD 700–1000

    19 november 2020 · 26 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    AD 700–1000 Presentation

    Discussion Video for BEMA 196

    Byzantine Iconoclasm — Wikipedia

    BEMA 0: Introductory Lesson

    The Genesis of Science by James Hannam

    Transcript for BEMA 196

  24. 195: AD 500–700

    12 november 2020 · 14 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through the sixth and seventh centuries, examining the early monastic movements. Lees meer

    AD 500–700 Presentation

    Discussion Video for BEMA 195

    The Source by James A. Michener

    Transcript for BEMA 195

  25. 194: AD 300–500

    5 november 2020 · 24 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the fourth and fifth centuries and the period of the ecumenical councils of early Christendom. Lees meer

    AD 300–500 Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 194

    Transcript for BEMA 194

  26. 193: AD 100–300

    29 oktober 2020 · 26 min

    Afspelen
    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? Lees meer

    AD 100–300 Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 193

    Bar Kokhba revolt — Wikipedia

    Didache — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 193

  27. 192: Telling a Story

    22 oktober 2020 · 26 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss what history is, what it isn’t, and give some disclaimers about the intentions of Session 5. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 192

    Making an Impact: Message — Covered in His Dust

    Constantine’s Sword by James Carroll

    Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelly

    The History of Christian Thought by Justo L. González

    Christian History Project

    The Fall of Rome Podcast

    Tikkun olam — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 192

  28. 191: Session 5 Intro

    15 oktober 2020 · 21 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Session 5 Intro Presentation (PDF)

    Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

    Whole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)

    Sign Up for the BEMA Messenger

    Discussion Groups Map

    Join the BEMA Slack

    Transcript for BEMA 191

  29. 190: Session 4 Capstone

    15 oktober 2020 · 51 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding our journey through the remainder of Scripture and reviewing the entirety thereof. Lees meer

    Session 4 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

    Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

    Whole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)

    Join the BEMA Slack

    Sign Up for the BEMA Messenger

    Discussion Groups Map

    Transcript for BEMA 190

  30. 189: Revelation — The End Is a New Beginning

    8 oktober 2020 · 20 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 189

    Transcript for BEMA 189

  31. 188: Revelation — The Fall of Greatness

    1 oktober 2020 · 43 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 188

    Revelation #14: Babylon’s Demise sermon — YouTube

    Transcript for BEMA 188

  32. 187: Revelation — The Blessed and Faithful Fallen

    24 september 2020 · 29 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 187

    BEMA Discipleship — News

    Transcript for BEMA 187

  33. 186: Revelation — Mother and Dragons

    17 september 2020 · 24 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Revelation — Mother and Dragons Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 186

    Transcript for BEMA 186

  34. 185: Revelation — Bittersweet Prophecy

    10 september 2020 · 21 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings press further into Revelation and this epic showdown and holy competition between Empire and Shalom. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 185

    Transcript for BEMA 185

  35. 184: Revelation — Let the Games Begin

    3 september 2020 · 28 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 184

    Transcript for BEMA 184

  36. 183: Revelation — Seals from Scripture

    27 augustus 2020 · 21 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 183

    Transcript for BEMA 183

  37. 182: Revelation — The Throne Room

    20 augustus 2020 · 23 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Revelation — The Throne Room Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 182

    Transcript for BEMA 182

  38. 181: Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea

    13 augustus 2020 · 26 min

    Afspelen
    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? Lees meer

    Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 181

    The Early Church — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

    TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

    Transcript for BEMA 181

  39. 180: Revelation — Philadelphia and Their New Name

    6 augustus 2020 · 15 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 180

    BEMA 161: 1 Thessalonians — Parousia

    Transcript for BEMA 180

  40. 179: Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis

    30 juli 2020 · 39 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 179

    Transcript for BEMA 179

  41. 178: Revelation — Thyatira and Her Jezebel

    23 juli 2020 · 27 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 178

    Transcript for BEMA 178

  42. 177: Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne

    16 juli 2020 · 34 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the ancient city of Pergamum and hear the letter to their church in its original context. Lees meer

    Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 177

    Transcript for BEMA 177

  43. 176: Revelation — Smyrna and Their Crown

    9 juli 2020 · 20 min

    Afspelen
    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?” Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 176

    Transcript for BEMA 176

  44. 175: Revelation — Ephesus and Their First Love

    2 juli 2020 · 17 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to Ephesus, hearing the first of John’s seven letters in its context. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 175

    BEMA 158: Ephesians — Family Membership

    Join the BEMA Slack

    Transcript for BEMA 175

  45. 174: Revelation — A Book for Its Time

    25 juni 2020 · 29 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 174

    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

    Transcript for BEMA 174

  46. 173: Jude — False Teachers

    18 juni 2020 · 24 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the short, often forgotten, and confusing book of Jude. Just what is Jude talking about? Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 173

    BEMA 169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation

    BEMA 156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body

    The Book of Enoch — Wikipedia

    The Book of Enoch — Academy of Ancient Texts

    The Assumption of Moses — Wikipedia

    The Assumption of Moses (text and audio)

    Jude — BibleProject

    Transcript for BEMA 173

  47. 172: 3 John — Diotrephes

    11 juni 2020 · 15 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 172

    BEMA 39: A King After God’s Own Heart

    Transcript for BEMA 172

  48. 171: 2 John — The “Woman”

    4 juni 2020 · 14 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 171

    Transcript for BEMA 171

  49. 170: 1 John — Love and Truth

    28 mei 2020 · 20 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 170

    Docetism — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 170

  50. 169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation

    21 mei 2020 · 31 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 169

    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

    The Bible as It Was by James L. Kugel

    Noah (2014 film)

    Transcript for BEMA 169