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
Apr 2, 2020 • 17min
162: 2 Thessalonians — Man of Lawlessness
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to Thessalonica, learn about the “Man of Lawlessness,” and wrestle with the implications of this mysterious character.Discussion Video for BEMA 162Transcript for BEMA 162Support The BEMA Podcast
Mar 26, 2020 • 22min
161: 1 Thessalonians — Parousia
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings step into the context of the church in Thessalonica and examine the theme of “parousia.”Discussion Video for BEMA 161In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. ReedSurprised by Hope by N. T. WrightTranscript for BEMA 161Support The BEMA Podcast
Mar 19, 2020 • 23min
160: Colossians — Gnostic Heresy
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 160The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato’s Allegory in Clay — YouTubeSurprised by Hope by N. T. WrightTranscript for BEMA 160Support The BEMA Podcast
Mar 12, 2020 • 15min
159: Philippians — Joy
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 159Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar CaponTranscript for BEMA 159Support The BEMA Podcast
Mar 5, 2020 • 29min
158: Ephesians — Family Membership
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 158Transcript for BEMA 158Support The BEMA Podcast
Feb 27, 2020 • 19min
157: 2 Corinthians — Apostleship
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 157Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyTranscript for BEMA 157Support The BEMA Podcast
Feb 20, 2020 • 33min
156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body
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 156Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 156Support The BEMA Podcast
Feb 13, 2020 • 38min
155: Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission
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 155Transcript for BEMA 155Support The BEMA Podcast
Feb 6, 2020 • 18min
154: Romans — Therefore
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 RomansDiscussion Video for BEMA 154Transcript for BEMA 154Support The BEMA Podcast
Jan 30, 2020 • 54min
153: Romans — The Potter
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings tackle the pesky idea of predestination and election.Discussion Video for BEMA 153In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)BEMA 19: A Strengthened HeartTranscript for BEMA 153Support The BEMA Podcast
