The BEMA Podcast

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  1. 118: Eyes That Cannot See

    23 mei 2019 · 29 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 118

    Map of Tyre and Sidon in relation to the Galilee

    Sign Up for the BEMA Messenger

    Transcript for BEMA 118

  2. 117: Jesus Resorts to Name Calling

    16 mei 2019 · 31 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 117

    Dr. Christopher Gambino on Twitter

    The Shuvah Project

    Transcript for BEMA 117

  3. 116: She Giggled

    9 mei 2019 · 24 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 116

    In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

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

    Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell

    NOOMA 008: Dust by Rob Bell

    She Giggled (Part 1) — Covered in His Dust

    She Giggled (Part 2) — Covered in His Dust

    Prototype by Jonathan Martin

    Transcript for BEMA 116

  4. 115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big Lesson

    2 mei 2019 · 38 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 115

    Dr. Christopher Gambino on Twitter

    The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder

    The Shuvah Project

    Transcript for BEMA 115

  5. 114: Fish in a Net

    25 april 2019 · 30 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 114

    Corey Knadler on Twitter

    Why the Midrash Has Abraham Thrown into Nimrod’s Furnace — TheTorah.com

    Transcript for BEMA 114

  6. 113: Treasures and Pearls

    18 april 2019 · 25 min

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    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Corey Knadler, discuss the next two parables of Jesus in Matthew 13. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 113

    Corey Knadler on Twitter

    Transcript for BEMA 113

  7. 112: Explanations That Don’t Explain

    11 april 2019 · 36 min

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    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings try to learn from Jesus’s puzzling explanation for the parable of the weeds. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 112

    Transcript for BEMA 112

  8. 111: A Farmer and a Woman

    4 april 2019 · 31 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 111

    BEMA 11: Here I Am

    The Parable of the Leaven — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

    Sermons — Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

    Transcript for BEMA 111

  9. 110: Jewish Hermeneutics

    28 maart 2019 · 39 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Addendum to BEMA 110 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Discussion Video for BEMA 110

    Hayamim: A Proposal [this event happened in 2019]

    BEMA 12: A Mission Realized

    Jewish Hermeneutics — Covered in His Dust

    Transcript for BEMA 110

  10. 109: Which Soil?

    21 maart 2019 · 30 min

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    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an exciting trip through the parables of Jesus, starting with his conversation about four different soils. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 109

    Hayamim: A Proposal [this event happened in 2019]

    BEMA 27: Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia

    Transcript for BEMA 109

  11. 108: The Fruit of Beelzebul

    14 maart 2019 · 33 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 108

    Beelzebub — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 108

  12. 107: Donkeys and Rabbis

    7 maart 2019 · 45 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 107

    Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

    BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?

    Transcript for BEMA 107

  13. 106: Jury Duty in Sodom

    28 februari 2019 · 34 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine Jesus as he moves on from John the Baptist and begins to confront the religious worldview around him. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 106

    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

    PaRDeS (Jewish exegesis) — Wikipedia

    BEMA 61: Ezekiel — Strength

    Transcript for BEMA 106

  14. 105: An Explosive Kingdom

    21 februari 2019 · 44 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    An Explosive Kingdom Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 105

    BEMA 91: Tavilah T’Shuvah

    “Sheep going through a gate, North Yorkshire moors” — YouTube

    Transcript for BEMA 105

  15. 104: Innocent as Doves

    14 februari 2019 · 40 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 104

    Matthew — BibleProject

    Matthew Poster — BibleProject

    BEMA 50: Micah — Judge

    Transcript for BEMA 104

  16. 103: Healing in His Wings

    7 februari 2019 · 39 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Healing in His Wings Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 103

    Transcript for BEMA 103

  17. 102: Son of Man

    31 januari 2019 · 44 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of a paralyzed man and his faithfully determined friends who inspire his healing. Lees meer

    Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Discussion Video for BEMA 102

    BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees

    Jesus H. Christ, Part 11: And Now the H — The RobCast, Episode 221

    BEMA 62: Daniel — Son of Man

    Transcript for BEMA 102

  18. 101: The Other Side

    24 januari 2019 · 40 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 101

    BEMA 88: Setting the Stage

    Transcript for BEMA 101

  19. 100: Healing at Great Cost

    17 januari 2019 · 44 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 100

    Transcript for BEMA 100

  20. 99: Fruit of Fools

    10 januari 2019 · 35 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the Sermon on the Mount, talking about gates, trees, fools, and houses. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 99

    Sermon on the Mount #10: Trees and Fruit sermon — YouTube

    BEMA 29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi

    Transcript for BEMA 99

  21. 98: A Good Eye

    3 januari 2019 · 40 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover how worry leads to judgment, and judgment leads to muddy pearls. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 98

    Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

    Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg

    The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

    Transcript for BEMA 98

  22. 97: Done in Secret

    20 december 2018 · 36 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’s teachings on generosity, prayer, and fasting. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 97

    Donate to Impact Campus Ministries

    Sermon on the Mount #6: Prayer and Fasting sermon — YouTube

    Transcript for BEMA 97

  23. 96: But I Say Unto You

    13 december 2018 · 38 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the fifth chapter of Matthew, surveying the many examples Jesus gives for properly interpreting the Text. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 96

    The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

    Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw

    The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne

    BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?

    Transcript for BEMA 96

  24. 95: Abolish or Fulfill

    6 december 2018 · 38 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 95

    BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

    Transcript for BEMA 95

  25. 94: Hope of the World

    29 november 2018 · 26 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 94

    BEMA 35: Crossroads of the Earth

    BEMA 56: Jeremiah — Weeping

    Love Wins by Rob Bell

    Transcript for BEMA 94

  26. 93: Blessed

    15 november 2018 · 38 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the gospel of Matthew and into the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 93

    Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

    BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue

    The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

    Transcript for BEMA 93

  27. 92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos

    8 november 2018 · 27 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the stories of Jesus’s baptism and temptation. Lees meer

    How to Bring Order Out of Chaos Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 92

    BEMA 1: Trust the Story

    BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”

    BEMA 4: His Bow in the Clouds

    BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse

    BEMA 20: With All Your Heart

    BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”

    Transcript for BEMA 92

  28. 91: Tavilah T'Shuvah

    1 november 2018 · 38 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew, uncovering the ministry of John the Baptist. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 91

    Complete Jewish Bible by David Stern

    Jewish New Testament Commentary by David Stern

    BEMA 42: The Fire of Elijah

    Transcript for BEMA 91

  29. 90: A Gospel of Two Kingdoms

    25 oktober 2018 · 24 min

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    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish looking at the story of the birth of Jesus, juxtaposing two kings and the kingdoms that they bring. Lees meer

    A Gospel of Two Kingdoms Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 90

    Herod the Great — Wikipedia

    Masada — Wikipedia

    Herodium — Wikipedia

    Caesar’s Comet — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 90

  30. 89: Written in the Stars

    18 oktober 2018 · 44 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 89

    Prepare the Way #5: In Our Present sermon — YouTube

    Men Askaenos in Antioch of Pisidia — Wikipedia

    The Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James Kennedy

    The Nativity Story (2006 film)

    Picture of the Bull in the House

    Transcript for BEMA 89

  31. 88: Setting the Stage

    11 oktober 2018 · 27 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Setting the Stage Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 88

    Transcript for BEMA 88

  32. 87: John — Grafted

    4 oktober 2018 · 41 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the gospel of John, investigating the different tools he uses in speaking to his particular audience. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 87

    Map of Asia and Asia Minor

    Transcript for BEMA 87

  33. 86: Luke — Ordered

    27 september 2018 · 22 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the gospel of Luke and wrestle with the many perspectives regarding his audience and his agenda. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 86

    The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder

    Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

    Transcript for BEMA 86

  34. 85: Mark — Roman Gospel

    20 september 2018 · 40 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 85

    Transcript for BEMA 85

  35. 84: Matthew — Mumzer

    13 september 2018 · 32 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 84

    Didache — Wikipedia

    Mamzer — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 84

  36. 83: Gospel Narrative

    6 september 2018 · 32 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 83

    The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry

    Roman air conditioning — Twitter (thread)

    Transcript for BEMA 83

  37. 82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and Why

    30 augustus 2018 · 49 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the questions surrounding the authorship of the Text. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 82

    Documentary Hypothesis — Wikipedia

    BEMA 71: The Prophetic Table

    BEMA 62: Daniel — Son of Man

    Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism Presentation (PDF)

    Transcript for BEMA 82

  38. 81: Silent Years — Association

    16 augustus 2018 · 36 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 81

    Rising Strong by Brené Brown

    Transcript for BEMA 81

  39. 80: Silent Years — Pharisees

    2 augustus 2018 · 25 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Silent Years — Pharisees Presentation (PDF)

    Addendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

    Discussion Video for BEMA 80

    Megan Gambino on Instagram

    Megan’s website [no longer available]

    BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue

    Transcript for BEMA 80

  40. 79: Silent Years — Zealots

    19 juli 2018 · 41 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Silent Years — Zealots Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 79

    Megan Gambino on Instagram

    Megan’s website [no longer available]

    Transcript for BEMA 79

  41. 78: Silent Years — Essenes

    5 juli 2018 · 22 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Silent Years — Essenes Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 78

    Qumran — Wikipedia

    Dead Sea Scrolls — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 78

  42. 77: Silent Years — Herodians

    21 juni 2018 · 31 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Silent Years — Herodians Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 77

    Sepphoris (Zippori) — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 77

  43. 76: Silent Years — Sadducees

    7 juni 2018 · 32 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Silent Years — Sadducees Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 76

    Transcript for BEMA 76

  44. 75: Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism

    24 mei 2018 · 31 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 75

    Jim Feicht on Twitter

    Hellas — Wikipedia

    Empire of Alexander the Great — Wikipedia

    Transcript for BEMA 75

  45. 74: Silent Years — Synagogue

    10 mei 2018 · 42 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Silent Years — Synagogue Presentation (PDF)

    Discussion Video for BEMA 74

    Jim Feicht on Twitter

    In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

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

    NOOMA 008: Dust by Rob Bell

    Transcript for BEMA 74

  46. 73: Session 3 Intro

    26 april 2018 · 18 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Session 3 Intro Presentation (PDF)

    Jim Feicht on Twitter

    NOOMA 019: Open by Rob Bell

    Transcript for BEMA 73

  47. 72: Session 2 Capstone

    26 april 2018 · 27 min

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    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the prophets and the writings at the conclusion of Session 2 of the podcast. Lees meer

    Presentation for Session 2 Capstone (PDF)

    Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle

    Impact Campus Ministries

    Transcript for BEMA 72

  48. 71: The Prophetic Table

    19 april 2018 · 22 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 71

    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

    Transcript for BEMA 71

  49. 70: Esther — Purim

    12 april 2018 · 35 min

    Afspelen
    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the book of Esther and the story that lies behind the celebration of Purim. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 70

    The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman

    The Story #20: The Queen of Beauty and Courage sermon — YouTube

    Transcript for BEMA 70

  50. 69: Malachi — Q&A

    5 april 2018 · 18 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Discussion Video for BEMA 69

    Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

    Transcript for BEMA 69