The BEMA Podcast
BEMA Discipleship
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.
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
Mentioned books
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Nov 16, 2017 • 35min
52: Jonah — Potential
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Jonah and try to uncover the message buried in this most unusual prophet.Jonah — Potential Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 52The Meaning of the Story of Jonah — Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 52Support The BEMA Podcast
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Nov 9, 2017 • 38min
51: 1 Isaiah — Vineyard
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of four voices found in Isaiah — the pre-Assyrian voice that condemned the greed and injustice of the people of Judah.NB: Due to a malfunction with our original recording, this episode was recorded in 2021. Our environments and equipment setups have changed, but we did our best to present it as it was in 2017.1 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 51Out of Babylon by Walter BrueggemannThe Prophets by Abraham Joshua HeschelTranscript for BEMA 51Support The BEMA Podcast
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Nov 2, 2017 • 42min
50: Micah — Judge
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the warning of the prophet Micah as he speaks to the people of Judah about what God truly desires.NB: Due to a malfunction with our original recording, this episode was recorded in 2021. Our environments and equipment setups have changed, but we did our best to present it as it was in 2017.Discussion Video for BEMA 50Transcript for BEMA 50Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 26, 2017 • 1min
Verastikh (Hosea)
A simplified version of the daily prayer from Hosea 2. This recording is meant to follow Episode 49.
Verastikh le l'olam
Verastikh lib'tzedek
uve'mishpat, uve'chesed, uve'rachamim
Verastikh lib'emuna, v'yadat et Adonai
I will betroth you to myself forever.
I will betroth you to myself in righteousness,
and in justice, and in love, and in compassion.
I will betroth you to myself in faithfulness, and you shall know the Lord.Support The BEMA Podcast
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Oct 26, 2017 • 27min
49: Hosea — Prostitute
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the message of Hosea as depicted in the prophetic theater of his own life through his marriage to the prostitute Gomer.Verastikh — Learn HebrewDiscussion Video for BEMA 49Transcript for BEMA 49Support The BEMA Podcast
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Oct 19, 2017 • 38min
48: Amos — Plumb Line
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the book of Amos on a quest to find the heart of God as expressed in the first of His many mouthpieces.Amos — Plumb Line Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 48The Prophets by Abraham Joshua HeschelPlumb Line — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 48Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 12, 2017 • 20min
47: The Lord’s Mouthpiece
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the remaining books in Tanakh, most of which are prophets, attempting to understand prophetic history as a whole and the setting for each period of history.The Lord’s Mouthpiece Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 47Out of Babylon by Walter BrueggemannTranscript for BEMA 47Support The BEMA Podcast
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Oct 5, 2017 • 33min
46: Song of Sexuality
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the underaddressed book called Song of Songs and explore the ramifications of avoiding the topic of sexuality.Discussion Video for BEMA 46Sex God by Rob BellNOOMA 002: Flame by Rob BellThe Zimzum of Love by Rob and Kristen BellTranscript for BEMA 46Support The BEMA Podcast
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Sep 28, 2017 • 27min
45: Wisdom and Meaning
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo continue our study of wisdom literature, examining the collection of Proverbs and the teaching of Ecclesiastes.Discussion Video for BEMA 45Kevin Luo on TwitterA Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held EvansLess Is More Than Enough by Chris McNaught“How Great Leaders Inspire Action” by Simon Senek — TEDNOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob BellTranscript for BEMA 45Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 21, 2017 • 32min
44: Our Harps in the Trees
Kevin Luo, an expert on the ancient songs known as the Psalms, joins Marty Solomon and Brent Billings on this episode. They discuss personal connections, themes, and purposes within the Psalms, including communal laments and expressions of pilgrimage. They also delve into prayers for justice and deliverance and reflect on enemies, vengeance, and finding meaning in tragedy.
