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The BEMA Podcast is a walk-through of the context of the Bible and the Text itself, as well as surrounding history. We deconstruct our common readings of the Bible and attempt to reconstruct them through the lens of historical context.
The main body of work is contained in Seasons 1–5, and we encourage you to start with episode 0 and continue in order through episode 204.
BEMA Discipleship is a ministry of Impact Campus Ministries.
The main body of work is contained in Seasons 1–5, and we encourage you to start with episode 0 and continue in order through episode 204.
BEMA Discipleship is a ministry of Impact Campus Ministries.
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39For 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.Transcript for BEMA -1
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)Transcript for BEMA 0Special music by Logan Daily
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)Discussion Video for BEMA 1The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelBEMA Discipleship — GroupsJoin the BEMA Slack (I forgot to mention this!)Marty on TwitterBrent on TwitterBEMA Discipleship on TwitterBEMA Discipleship on FacebookMarty on InstagramBrent on InstagramBEMA Discipleship — Subscribe (Recommended Apps)Transcript for BEMA 1
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 2Transcript for BEMA 2
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Cain and Abel and the idea of how fear and shame ruin the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 3The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 3
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Noah and the Flood, digging through a wide variety of buried treasure from the author.Discussion Video for BEMA 4Transcript for BEMA 4
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah’s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues.Discussion Video for BEMA 5Transcript for BEMA 5
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the tower of Babel and some of the observations we can take away from the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 6Transcript for BEMA 6
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.The Preface Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 7Transcript for BEMA 7
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 OrdersDiscussion Video for BEMA 8The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. RichterTranscript for BEMA 8
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Genesis 12–14: the call of Abram and his initial adventures in the land of Canaan.Discussion Video for BEMA 9Transcript for BEMA 9
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)Discussion Video for BEMA 10Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 10
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the kind of partner God has chosen in Abraham.Here I Am Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 11Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 11
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 12History of male circumcision — WikipediaGeorge DeJong, Under the Fig TreeThe Epic of Eden by Sandra L. RichterSandra Richter, Ph.D.The Anchor Bible Dictionary, Volume IImpact Campus MinistriesTranscript for BEMA 12
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 25–31.Discussion Video for BEMA 13Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence KushnerTranscript for BEMA 13
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 32–35.Discussion Video for BEMA 14Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 14
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37–40.Into the Pit Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 15Transcript for BEMA 15
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41–50.Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 16Rabbi David Fohrman — TorahAnytimeThe Joseph Story — Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 16
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)Discussion Video for BEMA 17That 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 BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.Transcript for BEMA 17
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set up the narrative of God’s story as a contrast between empire and shalom.Discussion Video for BEMA 18That 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 BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.God Heard Their Cry, Lesson 1 — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 18
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https://www.followers-of-the-way.org/messages/sermon/2019-04-21/matthew-616-18-fasting-to-harness-heavens-power-finny-kuruvilla This is lesson from an India caused me to start fasting on a regular basis. It has blessed my life.
You need to read the book "Genesis and the big bang" by Gerald L. Schroeder
one of the best lessons I've learned about Abraham. Isaac didn't come down the mountain with his dad... but Abraham keep going, believing
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Some questions: 1) If she was a priestess wouldn’t that have been noteworthy enough to be included in the text? Elle did mention it would be rare to have a female leader. 2) And if the 5 husbands were 5 books of Torah and not real why would it be so incredibly shocking to her and the whole town that Jesus knew? All the samaritans followed Torah so it wouldn’t be anything special. 3) is it really that shocking that the town listened to her if the story even if she was an outcast? If the story is compelling people listen - and it’s clear she is intelligent so it’s not like it was a crazy person making up stuff.
I am soo excited to have come across this podcast and teaching. I have wrestled with the specific question of how Eve was supposed to recognize evil, if she had no knowledge of evil, presumably only endowed by eating the tree. That question has bothered me for years and none of my leaders nor myself, have ever had good answers for it. My curiosity has earned responses on the gamut from “Well, she knew God and should have known to follow His direction” to “That information is non-essential doctrine, so it’s not worth answering” to my OWN answer, “I should examine why I want to know this. Is it from a sense of my own entitlement, or pride?” But it should mean something to wonder about it. In addition, I enjoy patiently walking with non believers, particularly those educated in Bible, through difficult problems like these, and it’s tough when the pose challenges to answer more than just “I don’t know, we just believe that” One such question my befriend brought up is that the snake is not
Hi. My name is Tina. I just wanted to say thank you for your lessons. I have only recently moved to Spokane. I am being called by God to learn. I have always had an unusual understanding of God in my life. My life has been anything but easy. Lol.. I am truly excited about what you are teaching. My eyes are being opened more every day. I just want to say thank you. I, too, would like to be an Essene, though I am a mom and grandma, which probably puts me completely out what is acceptable. I wake up every day and read and listen to the Word. I have been clean and sober for 4 1/2 years. The LORD has provided for me and my son very well. My son's father died in a crash so it is just us now. I have chosen to follow Jesus. It is the best choice I have ever made. Once again, thank you and I will continue to listen and watch your show.
Hi there, is there a teaching/study on the 10 virgins? Thanks!
I sit and listen to this lesson and I wonder, was Jesus talking about eating his body and blood, representing his WORD and not his physical body and blood. Jesus knew that eating blood was forbidden by THE FATHER. So he wouldn't ask us to do that, right? Just thinking! M.S.
What a story, what a lesson of true friendship in Christ! Thanks Kevin for sharing your story of a real Jesus love miracles. My physical disability is different, but, I get you! I am not yet as brave as you to talk about my situation, not yet, not yet! But, I am learning from this lesson. Thanks, Marty and Brent for this and for allowing me to really cry, thank you! M.S.
My favorite episode so far. 🤯
I am blessed, by this lesson and its connections. Thank you!
The CCF episode is titled The Mustard Seed and took place on Feb 20, 2019
Brent asked "what happened to Judah's wife, why is he even pursuing a prostitute?" (my paraphrase) Marty read over that detail in Gen 38:12 where it reads, "After a long time, Judah's wife, the daughter of Shua, died."
I notice Jesus references the sign of Jonah again in Matthew 16:4. If I look at OT scriptures about wicked and perverse generation in relation to signs, it takes me back to Deut 1:35, Deut 32:5, 12 and Prov 30:12. Definitely some stuff to reflect on here that may give insight.
I 100% agree that there needs to be healthy teaching on our sexuality. There is too much shame heaped upon and carried by so many individuals. I hope there's another episode on this someday. thank you!
Is it possible that the sin Jesus was forgiving the paralytic was his lack of faith that he could be healed without having to let his friends tear through the roof of another man's home? I say this bc one, He says it first thing. Two, Jesus had just had a conversation earlier with the centurion whose faith he pointed out as greater than anyone on Israel bc the centurion didn't even need Jesus to come into his home to heal his servant.
When looking at verse 19, I also think about the fact that most people who have multiple demons came through a situation that is completely dysfunctional. Jesus sent him back into that situation armed with gratitude and healing by the Lord God as his story. I can't help but to think that the goal here is to heal more broken people. Going back to that which broke you is difficult and scary. This was a much bigger mission than we might think when we read this story. We tend to think that Jesus took away an opportunity from Legion for a simpler one, but it was not.
Start writing by putting your podcasts into text. The topics and information are so deep and connecting. They would make great reference material. It doesn't have to be deep philosophical stuff just give us an understanding that "it's in the text"
The only thing I can’t abide in this episode is Marty’s use of “y’all”. 😂. Bless it. He pronounces his Hebrew better than his Texan.