Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the letter to the Colossians, pointing out the unique context that seems to surround the people there and the false thinking that seeks to pervade their lives of worship. Discussion Video for BEMA 160 The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato’s Allegory in Clay — YouTube Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright Transcript for BEMA 160...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Paul’s warm letter to the Philippians and see him express joy at their faith, love, and generosity as they follow Christ. Discussion Video for BEMA 159 Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon Transcript for BEMA 159...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the second largest city in the Roman Empire and hear the words Paul wrote to the Ephesians. Discussion Video for BEMA 158 Transcript for BEMA 158
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to the Corinthians and see their continued struggle to live out the gospel in their unique context. Discussion Video for BEMA 157 Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey Transcript for BEMA 157...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a trip to Corinth for an examination of the first letter to that complex city. Discussion Video for BEMA 156 Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey Join the BEMA Slack Transcript for BEMA 156...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans and look back to see Paul’s big argument buried in this brilliant letter. Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 155 Transcript for BEMA 155...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch Paul transition from a larger argument to the massive implications for how we interact in this new Kingdom. An Outline of Romans Discussion Video for BEMA 154 Transcript for BEMA 154...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings tackle the pesky idea of predestination and election. Discussion Video for BEMA 153 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 . BEMA 19: A Strengthened Heart Transcript for BEMA 153...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings let Paul teach us from the metaphor of covenants and death. If part of us died at baptism, why would we live as if we were bound? Discussion Video for BEMA 152 sarx — Blue Letter Bible Join the BEMA Slack Transcript for BEMA 152...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to what Paul says about walking in righteousness. Discussion Video for BEMA 151 The Evolution of Adam by Peter Enns Elementary Principles by D. Thomas Lancaster Didache — Wikipedia Transcript for BEMA 151...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through Romans, addressing the question of where we find righteousness. Discussion Video for BEMA 150 Prototype by Jonathan Martin Transcript for BEMA 150...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings enter into a verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans, looking at Paul’s introductory section as he addresses this diverse group of believers. Discussion Video for BEMA 149 Romans (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse Pederasty — Wikipedia Transcript for BEMA 149...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the study of Galatians and try to grapple with the implications of this gospel for Jews and Gentiles. Discussion Video for BEMA 148 The Holy Epistle to the Galatians by D. Thomas Lancaster Transcript for BEMA 148...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the importance of covenants and how they are relevant to different audiences. Galatians — Two Women, Two Covenants Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 147 The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter Transcript for BEMA 147...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the third chapter of Galatians, unpacking big ideas about Gentiles, their relation to the family of God, and a “curse” that Paul seems to suggest the Law brings. Discussion Video for BEMA 146 Gezerah Shavah — Wikipedia The Holy Epistle to the Galatians by D. Thomas Lancaster Transcript for BEMA 146...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the second chapter of Galatians, bringing some context to a much misunderstood and often misrepresented passage. Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube Discussion Video for BEMA 145 Backyard Tap House Transcript for BEMA 145...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, listening to Paul describe a gospel he received straight from Jesus, not from any human teaching. Discussion Video for BEMA 144 The Holy Epistle to the Galatians by D. Thomas Lancaster Transcript for BEMA 144...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set everything we have studied about Acts back into the context of the larger Textual narrative, wrapping up the greater story and setting the stage for the inspired letters of the New Testament. The Epilogue Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 143 BEMA 7: The Preface Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden BEMA Messenger #3 A New Kind of Christianity by Brian D. McLaren Transcript for BEMA 143...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings circle back to a question from a few episodes ago: Did Paul experience a conversion, a repentance, or something else entirely? Discussion Video for BEMA 142 BEMA 138: Unclean Sheets Transcript for BEMA 142...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see how Paul’s methodology changes and then draw some conclusions about what we see happening in his ministry. Discussion Video for BEMA 141 Theater at Ephesus Transcript for BEMA 141...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine how the early church community handled applying the gospel to a major cultural problem, seeking to learn from their methods and seeing what we might be able to take into our own unique settings. Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube Discussion Video for BEMA 140 Latest Information on BEMA Trips In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed Books by N. T. Wright Books by E. P. Sanders Books by James D. G. Dunn Books by Mark D. Nanos T...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings come back to the story of Saul and see what is impacting his experience and how that is calling him to impact the Greco-Roman world. Discussion Video for BEMA 139 Paul’s First Missionary Journey — Bible History Online Transcript for BEMA 139...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings meet Saul, persecutor of Jesus, and wrestle with the questions of his identity and his experience; they also encounter the entrance of some unlikely characters into God’s narrative. Discussion Video for BEMA 138 The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV) Transcript for BEMA 138...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings challenge listeners to consider our methods of advancing God’s agenda and the implications of this new king and new kingdom. Discussion Video for BEMA 137 BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant Transcript for BEMA 137...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings make observations about what this early church community was accomplishing together with the help of the Holy Spirit. Discussion Video for BEMA 136 The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) sermon — YouTube Transcript for BEMA 136...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the opening of the book of Acts and the beginning of the Spirit-filled movement changing the course of human history. Discussion Video for BEMA 135 Caesar’s Comet — Wikipedia BEMA 22: Under the Chuppah BEMA 37: A Love Story Transcript for BEMA 135...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to see how God’s people apply the reality of Christ into their first-century contexts. Session 4 Intro Presentation (PDF) Donate to BEMA Ministry Donate to Marty or the General Fund Transcript for BEMA 134...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding a journey through the gospels, and reviewing the story from Genesis to John. Session 3 Capstone Presentation (PDF) Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall How to Survive a Shipwreck by Jonathan Martin Transcript for BEMA 133...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the discussion of the Gospels to a close with a brief look at the resurrection and the great commission. Discussion Video for BEMA 132 Living Hope sermon — YouTube The Final Week #7: Just One Hope sermon — YouTube Transcript for BEMA 132...
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the betrayals of Jesus and discuss which characters are involved in it. Discussion Video for BEMA 131 BEMA 79: Silent Years — Zealots Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter Rollins Transcript for BEMA 131...
