The BEMA Podcast

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Episodes

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The BEMA Podcast

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 (or even -1) and continue in order through episode 204. Beyond that, we explore new topics, revisit old topics, and dive deeper into practical ways of living out the things we have learned together. BEMA Discipleship is a ministry of Impact Campus Ministries.

Episodes

12: A Mission Realized

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 12 History of male circumcision — Wikipedia George DeJong, Under the Fig Tree The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter Sandra Richter, Ph.D. The Anchor Bible Dictionary, Volume I Impact Campus Ministries Transcript for BEMA 12...

Dec 15, 2016•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast

11: Here I Am

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 11 Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership. Transcript for BEMA 11...

Dec 08, 2016•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast

10: Walking the Blood Path

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 10 Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership. Transcript for BEMA 10...

Dec 01, 2016•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

9: Letting Go

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 9 Transcript for BEMA 9

Nov 17, 2016•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast

8: Buried in a Genealogy

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 1: BEMA 208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders Follow-up 2: BEMA FAQ: Abram, Sarai & Iscah — Marty Solomon, YouTube Discussion Video for BEMA 8 The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter Transcript for BEMA 8...

Nov 10, 2016•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast

7: The Preface

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 7 Transcript for BEMA 7...

Nov 03, 2016•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

6: A Tale of a Tower

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 6 Transcript for BEMA 6

Oct 27, 2016•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast

5: A Misplaced Curse

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah’s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues. Discussion Video for BEMA 5 Transcript for BEMA 5

Oct 20, 2016•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

4: His Bow in the Clouds

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 4 Transcript for BEMA 4

Oct 06, 2016•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast

3: Master the Beast

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 3 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) Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership. Transcript for BEMA 3...

Sep 22, 2016•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast

2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”

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 2 Transcript for BEMA 2

Sep 15, 2016•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast

1: Trust the Story

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 1 The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel BEMA Discipleship — Groups Join the BEMA Slack (I forgot to mention this!) Marty on Twitter Brent on Twitter BEMA Discipleship on Twitter BEMA Discipleship on Facebook Marty on Instagram Brent on Instagram BEMA Discipleship — Subscribe (Recom...

Sep 08, 2016•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast

0: Introductory Lesson

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 0 Special music by Logan Daily...

Sep 01, 2016•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast

-1: What Is BEMA?

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about how BEMA came to be, what it is, and how it works. That the World May Know with Ray Vander Laan Impact Campus Ministries Jacob Neusner — Wikipedia BEMA FAQ: How to ‘Do’ BEMA BEMA Discussion Groups The BEMA Story — Impact Campus Ministries What Is the Palouse? Study Tools The Companion for BEMA -1 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA -1 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 2 December 2024 Original audio from 25 August 2016 Transcript for BEMA -1 of...

Aug 25, 2016•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast