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
Nov 8, 2018 • 27min
92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the stories of Jesus’s baptism and temptation.How to Bring Order Out of Chaos Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 92BEMA 1: Trust the StoryBEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”BEMA 4: His Bow in the CloudsBEMA 5: A Misplaced CurseBEMA 20: With All Your HeartBEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”Transcript for BEMA 92Support The BEMA Podcast
Nov 1, 2018 • 38min
91: Tavilah T'Shuvah
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew, uncovering the ministry of John the Baptist.Discussion Video for BEMA 91Complete Jewish Bible by David SternJewish New Testament Commentary by David SternBEMA 42: The Fire of ElijahTranscript for BEMA 91Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 25, 2018 • 24min
90: A Gospel of Two Kingdoms
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish looking at the story of the birth of Jesus, juxtaposing two kings and the kingdoms that they bring.A Gospel of Two Kingdoms Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 90Herod the Great — WikipediaMasada — WikipediaHerodium — WikipediaCaesar’s Comet — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 90Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 18, 2018 • 44min
89: Written in the Stars
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the trek through the gospel narrative of Matthew and the life and ministry of Jesus, starting with a look at the story of the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi.Discussion Video for BEMA 89Prepare the Way #5: In Our Present sermon — YouTubeMen Askaenos in Antioch of Pisidia — WikipediaThe Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James KennedyThe Nativity Story (2006 film)Picture of the Bull in the HouseTranscript for BEMA 89Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 11, 2018 • 27min
88: Setting the Stage
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for our journey through the gospels by looking at the geographical region of the Galilee where Jesus did most of his ministry.Setting the Stage Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 88Transcript for BEMA 88Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 4, 2018 • 41min
87: John — Grafted
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the gospel of John, investigating the different tools he uses in speaking to his particular audience.Discussion Video for BEMA 87Map of Asia and Asia MinorTranscript for BEMA 87Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 27, 2018 • 22min
86: Luke — Ordered
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the gospel of Luke and wrestle with the many perspectives regarding his audience and his agenda.Discussion Video for BEMA 86The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. GoulderPoet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyTranscript for BEMA 86Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 20, 2018 • 40min
85: Mark — Roman Gospel
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the gospel narrative of Mark, noting his distinct audience and the intentional methods he used to communicate the euangelion to them.Discussion Video for BEMA 85Transcript for BEMA 85Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 13, 2018 • 32min
84: Matthew — Mumzer
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the record of Matthew, attempting to understand his unique agenda as he presents the life and ministry of his Rabbi Jesus.Discussion Video for BEMA 84Didache — WikipediaMamzer — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 84Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 6, 2018 • 32min
83: Gospel Narrative
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the ancient use of gospel (euangelion in Greek) and how the New Testament writers are subversively playing off of this Greco-Roman idea.Discussion Video for BEMA 83The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. GundryRoman air conditioning — Twitter (thread)Transcript for BEMA 83Support The BEMA Podcast
