The BEMA Podcast

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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.

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-1: What Is BEMA?

Aug 25 2016 16 mins  
For the pilot episode of the BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the hopes and dreams for this series in the years to come.What Is the Palouse?Transcript for BEMA -1Support The BEMA Podcast

0: Introductory Lesson

Sep 01 2016 38 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings have an introductory conversation about the world of the Bible, investigating the differences between eastern and western perspectives.Introductory Lesson Presentation (PDF)Transcript for BEMA 0Special music by Logan DailySupport The BEMA Podcast

1: Trust the Story

Sep 08 2016 51 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the creation story in Genesis 1 and the foundation it lays for understanding the scriptural narrative correctly.Trust the Story Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 1The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelBEMA Discipleship — GroupsJoin the BEMA Slack (I forgot to mention this!)Marty on TwitterBrent on TwitterBEMA Discipleship on Tw

2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”

Sep 15 2016 46 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and what the story might really be getting at.Discussion Video for BEMA 2Transcript for BEMA 2Support The BEMA Podcast

3: Master the Beast

Sep 22 2016 25 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Cain and Abel and the idea of how fear and shame ruin the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 3The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of

4: His Bow in the Clouds

Oct 06 2016 30 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Noah and the Flood, digging through a wide variety of buried treasure from the author.Discussion Video for BEMA 4Transcript for BEMA 4Support The BEMA Podcast

5: A Misplaced Curse

Oct 20 2016 22 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah’s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues.Discussion Video for BEMA 5Transcript for BEMA 5Support The BEMA Podcast

6: A Tale of a Tower

Oct 27 2016 19 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the tower of Babel and some of the observations we can take away from the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 6Transcript for BEMA 6Support The BEMA Podcast

7: The Preface

Nov 03 2016 20 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look back over the first eleven chapters of Genesis and work to understand their significance to the greater narrative of the scriptures.The Preface Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 7Transcript for BEMA 7Support The BEMA Podcast

8: Buried in a Genealogy

Nov 10 2016 27 mins  
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings ask the same question the Rabbis have asked over the centuries: Why did God choose Abraham?Buried in a Genealogy Presentation (PDF)Follow-up 1: BEMA 208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth OrdersFollow-up 2: BEMA FAQ: Abram, Sarai & Iscah — Marty Solomon, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 8The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. RichterTranscript for BEMA 8