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. Discussion Video for BEMA 100 Transcript for BEMA 100
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the Sermon on the Mount, talking about gates, trees, fools, and houses. 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...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover how worry leads to judgment, and judgment leads to muddy pearls. 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...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’s teachings on generosity, prayer, and fasting. Discussion Video for BEMA 97 Donate to Impact Campus Ministries Sermon on the Mount #6: Prayer and Fasting sermon — YouTube Transcript for BEMA 97...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the fifth chapter of Matthew, surveying the many examples Jesus gives for properly interpreting the Text. 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...
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. Discussion Video for BEMA 95 BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant Transcript for BEMA 95...
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. Discussion Video for BEMA 94 BEMA 35: Crossroads of the Earth BEMA 56: Jeremiah — Weeping Love Wins by Rob Bell Transcript for BEMA 94...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the gospel of Matthew and into the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. 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...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the stories of Jesus’s baptism and temptation. 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...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew, uncovering the ministry of John the Baptist. 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...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish looking at the story of the birth of Jesus, juxtaposing two kings and the kingdoms that they bring. 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...
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. 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...
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. Setting the Stage Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 88 Transcript for BEMA 88...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the gospel of John, investigating the different tools he uses in speaking to his particular audience. Discussion Video for BEMA 87 Map of Asia and Asia Minor Transcript for BEMA 87...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the gospel of Luke and wrestle with the many perspectives regarding his audience and his agenda. 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...
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. Discussion Video for BEMA 85 Transcript for BEMA 85
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. Discussion Video for BEMA 84 Didache — Wikipedia Mamzer — Wikipedia Transcript for BEMA 84...
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. 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...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the questions surrounding the authorship of the Text. 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...
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. Discussion Video for BEMA 81 Rising Strong by Brené Brown Transcript for BEMA 81...
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) 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...
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. Silent Years — Zealots Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 79 Megan Gambino on Instagram Megan’s Website [no longer available] Transcript for BEMA 79...
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. Silent Years — Essenes Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 78 Qumran — Wikipedia Dead Sea Scrolls — Wikipedia Transcript for BEMA 78...
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. Silent Years — Herodians Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 77 Sepphoris (Zippori) — Wikipedia Transcript for BEMA 77...
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. Silent Years — Sadducees Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 76 Transcript for BEMA 76...
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. 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...
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) 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) BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details . NOOMA 00...
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. Session 3 Intro Presentation (PDF) Jim Feicht on Twitter NOOMA 019: Open by Rob Bell Transcript for BEMA 73...
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) Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle Impact Campus Ministries Transcript for BEMA 72...
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. Discussion Video for BEMA 71 Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann Transcript for BEMA 71...
