Marty Solomon and Brent Billings revisit the two sources comprising this portion of the biblical narrative, analyzing the agendas found in each. They attempt to look at the differences between the sources to understand the reigns of David and Solomon and the split of the nation of God’s people, ultimately helping us figure out what went wrong. The Story Behind the Story Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 41 Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden Transcript for BEMA 4...
Aug 31, 2017•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the journey to understanding the historical record of the united kingdom of Israel by taking a look at the two sources comprising this biblical narrative. One Story, Two Sources Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 40 Transcript for BEMA 40...
Aug 24, 2017•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to examine the life of David, looking at the defeat of Goliath and making some general observations about the character of David. Discussion Video for BEMA 39 Promised Land — 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 . “The Unheard Story of David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell — TED Valley of Elah — Wikipedia Jesus Wants to Save Christian...
Aug 10, 2017•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at Israel’s first two kings and try to see what the Text is showing us in these two characters. Discussion Video for BEMA 38 A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards Transcript for BEMA 38...
Jul 27, 2017•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings zoom in on the mini-narrative of Ruth — one story where the mission of God is realized in the way Israel treats the alien, the orphan, and the widow. Discussion Video for BEMA 37 Map of Moab and the Surrounding Region Transcript for BEMA 37...
Jul 13, 2017•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Judges and the cycle found therein. Discussion Video for BEMA 36 The Forgiving Flow, Part 2: Drop the Jawbone — The RobCast, Episode 39 Make Your Mark by Brad Gray Transcript for BEMA 36...
Jun 29, 2017•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of Joshua and bridge the gap toward the book of Judges, pondering the mission of God and His choice of real estate for His people. Crossroads of the Earth Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 35 The Source by James A. Michener Transcript for BEMA 35...
Jun 15, 2017•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings address the nagging questions about the book of Joshua and its stories of mass slaughter and genocide. The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 34 The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) — Covered in His Dust Stele — Wikipedia The Forest in the Trees: Jesus — Woodland Hills (Greg Boyd) [no longer available] Why Is the Old Testament So Violent? (blog post) What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell The Source by James A. Michener Tr...
Jun 01, 2017•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for Session 2 of the podcast. We review our journey through Torah to bring everyone up to speed for what we will study next. Session 2 Intro Presentation (PDF) BEMA Discipleship Support BEMA Discipleship on Facebook BEMA Discipleship on Twitter Transcript for BEMA 33...
May 18, 2017•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the books of Moses at the conclusion of Session 1 of the podcast. Session 1 Capstone Presentation (PDF) BEMA Discipleship on Facebook BEMA Discipleship on Twitter Transcript for BEMA 32...
May 18, 2017•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring our study of Torah to a close by exploring the book of Deuteronomy, examining its call to remember our stories. Remember Where You Came From Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 31 The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter Topic: Deuteronomy 32 — 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 31...
May 11, 2017•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of the desert and the book of Numbers with the story of Moses striking the rock and subsequently having his entrance to the Promised Land denied. Lead with Your Voice Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 30 Transcript for BEMA 30...
May 04, 2017•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert. We will see God’s continual use of the desert to minister to us and to teach us how to minister to others. Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 29 Lulav — Chabad.org Flash Floods in Wadi Peres — YouTube Flash Flood in Israel — YouTube Israel: Flash Floods Hit Negev Desert — AP Archive, YouTube Transcript for BEMA 29...
Apr 27, 2017•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the ar'ar and tamarisk trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts. Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 28 BEMA Schedule (no longer active) — See our current Groups page Noga Hareuveni — Wikipedia Written Works of Noga Hareuveni Hebrew University — Wikipedia BEMA 24: Creating a Space Transcript for BEMA 28...
Apr 20, 2017•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the rotem and acacia trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts. Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 27 The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) sermon — YouTube Walking with God in the Desert — 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 ...
Apr 13, 2017•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the first in a series of images found in the desert — what it means to be a shepherd in the biblical world. Images of the Desert — Shepherd Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 26 Walking with God in the Desert — 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 . Walking the Bible by Bruce Feiler The Good Shepherd by Kenneth Bailey Transcri...
Apr 06, 2017•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give an overview of the book of Leviticus. A Kingdom of What? Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 25 Leviticus: A Call to Priesthood (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse Transcript for BEMA 25...
Mar 30, 2017•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the implications of the story of the Tabernacle in our own pursuits of God. Creating a Space Presentation Discussion Video for BEMA 24 Walter Brueggemann, “An Alternative Way” — The Work of the People The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Finding Our Way Again by Brian McLaren Transcript for BEMA 24...
Mar 23, 2017•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the construction of the Tabernacle and its call to be a place of rest, covering Exodus 24–40. Falling on Joyful Faces Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 23 With All Your Heart — 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 23...
Mar 16, 2017•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss Israel’s arrival at Sinai and the ensuing covenant relationship with their God, covering Exodus 19–23. Under the Chuppah Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 22 NIV Archaeological Study Bible Transcript for BEMA 22...
Mar 09, 2017•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast A simplified version of the daily prayer from Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 19. This recording is meant to follow Episode 21 . Sh'ma Israel, adonai elohenu, adonai echad Ve'ahavta et adonai eloiekah      b'khol levavkah      uve'khol naphshekah      uve'khol meodeikah Ve'ahavta reyacha c'mocha Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. Love the Lord your God      with all your heart,  ...
Mar 02, 2017•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the next two tests of God’s people on their way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 16–17. With All Your Soul & “Very” Presentation (PDF) “Jesus Shema” — Learn Hebrew Discussion Video for BEMA 21 Transcript for BEMA 21...
Mar 02, 2017•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 14, and then dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 15. With All Your Heart Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 20 Transcript for BEMA 20...
Feb 23, 2017•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the story of the Passover and its plagues, God’s interaction with Pharaoh, and the call of God’s rescued people. Discussion Video for BEMA 19 The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman kavad — Blue Letter Bible hazak — Blue Letter Bible Transcript for BEMA 19...
Feb 16, 2017•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set up the narrative of God’s story as a contrast between empire and shalom. Discussion Video for BEMA 18 That 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 — YouTube Transcript for BEMA 18...
Feb 09, 2017•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 17 That 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. ...
Feb 02, 2017•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 16 Rabbi David Fohrman — TorahAnytime The Joseph Story — 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 16...
Jan 26, 2017•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 15 Transcript for BEMA 15...
Jan 19, 2017•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 32–35. Discussion Video for BEMA 14 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 14...
Jan 12, 2017•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 25–31. Discussion Video for BEMA 13 Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA 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 Kushner Transcript for BEMA 13...
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