

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
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Mar 16, 2017 • 29min
23: Falling on Joyful Faces
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)With All Your Heart — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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Episode updated 9 June 2025
Original audio from 16 March 2017
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Mar 9, 2017 • 45min
22: Under the Chuppah
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)NIV Archaeological Study BibleNIV Cultural Backgrounds Study BibleAncient Israel by Roland de VauxFamilies in Ancient Israel by Leo G. Perdue, Joseph Blenkinsopp, John J. Collins, and Carol MeyersJerusalem in the Time of Jesus by Joachim JeremiasBEMA 310: The Nativity Story
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Episode updated 2 June 2025
Original audio from 9 March 2017
Transcript for BEMA 22 of 9 March 2017
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Mar 2, 2017 • 1min
“Jesus Shema”
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 lereyacha c'mocha
Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
and with all your might.
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Mar 2, 2017 • 36min
21: With All Your Soul & “Very”
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent explore the next two tests of God’s people on their way to Mount Sinai.With All Your Soul & “Very” Presentation (PDF)“Jesus Shema” — Learn HebrewThe Parable of the Leaven — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipGod Spreads a Table in the Wilderness — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipCampus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University
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Episode updated 26 May 2025
Original audio from 2 March 2017
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Feb 23, 2017 • 55min
20: With All Your Heart
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai.With All Your Heart Presentation (PDF)Walking the Bible by Bruce FeilerThe Poetics of Biblical Narrative by Meir SternbergThe Torah: A Modern Commentary, edited by Rabbi W. Gunther PlautThat the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)Fire on the Mountain — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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Discussion Video for BEMA 20
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Episode updated 19 May 2025
Original audio from 23 February 2017
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Feb 16, 2017 • 47min
19: A Strengthened Heart
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.The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David FohrmanTefillin — WikipediaHistory of Monopoly — Wikipediakavad — Blue Letter Biblechazak — Blue Letter Bible
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Episode updated 12 May 2025
Original audio from 16 February 2017
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Feb 9, 2017 • 45min
18: A Tale of Two Kingdoms
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Josh Bossé set up the narrative of God’s story as a contrast between Empire and Shalom.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)
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Discussion Video for BEMA 18
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Episode updated 5 May 2025
Original audio from 9 February 2017
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Feb 2, 2017 • 41min
17: A God Who Hears the Cry
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)Biblical Theme: Justice — BibleProjectVocab Insight: Tse’aqah / Outcry — BibleProjectThat 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)
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Episode updated 28 April 2025
Original audio from 2 February 2017
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Jan 26, 2017 • 47min
16: Out of the Pit
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Elle Grover Fricks finish the study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41–50.Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF)Rabbi David Fohrman — TorahAnytimeThe Joseph Story — Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman
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Discussion Video for BEMA 16
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Transcript for BEMA 16
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Episode updated 21 April 2025
Original audio from 26 January 2017
Transcript for BEMA 16 of 26 January 2017
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Jan 19, 2017 • 56min
15: Into the Pit
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Elle Grover Fricks begin our study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37–40.Into the Pit Presentation (PDF)
Biblical Clothing — WikipediaWhat Is the Palouse?Yibbum — Wikipedia
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Discussion Video for BEMA 15
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Transcript for BEMA 15
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Episode updated 14 April 2025
Original audio from 19 January 2017
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