BEMA Discipleship

The BEMA Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 512 episodes

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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282: John — The Dance of Grief 09.06.2022 1:22:28

Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss a story about Mary and Martha and Jesus, which also happens to contain an episode about the death and resurrection of Lazarus. Discussion Video for BEMA 282 “Lazarus Come Forth” by Carmen — YouTube “The Way of Suffering: A Reasoning of the Heart” by Jerome A. Miller Existence of God by John R. Jacobson

281: John — You Are Gods 02.06.2022 54:35

Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss spiritual leadership and the conversations with Jesus in the temple courts at the Festival of Dedication. Discussion Video for BEMA 281 Join the BEMA Slack Josh Bossé on CaringBridge Support Josh Bossé

280: The Road Back to Eden 26.05.2022 46:00

Brent Billings provides an introduction for Marty Solomon to lead us in a special conversation that means a lot to him personally, meant to help us consider one of the things God is inviting us to as we partner with Him to put the world back together. How do we make it back to Eden? Discussion Video for BEMA 280 BEMA 6: A Tale of a Tower The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (...

279: John — My Sheep, My Voice 19.05.2022 36:54

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s claim to be the true gate and the good shepherd for his sheep. John — My Sheep, My Voice Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 279 BEMA 87: John — Grafted BEMA 26: Images of the Desert — Shepherd BEMA 105: An Explosive Kingdom The 7 Great I Ams #3: I Am the Door sermon — YouTube The 7 Great I Ams (Sermon Series) — You...

278: John — Only the Blind Can See 12.05.2022 45:59

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the healing of a blind man and Jesus’s subsequent teaching on a different kind of blindness. Discussion Video for BEMA 278 Everyman’s Talmud by Abraham Cohen The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann Addendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

277: John — Before Abraham Was 05.05.2022 29:33

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider a provocative teaching of Jesus that nearly got him executed. Discussion Video for BEMA 277

276: John — Who Is Your Father? 28.04.2022 52:22

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the dispute Jesus has with those who believed him about who their father is. Discussion Video for BEMA 276

275: Kate Schmidgall — BitterSweet 21.04.2022 49:18

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kate Schmidgall, the founder and director of BitterSweet Creative, and the founder and editor of BitterSweet Monthly . Discussion Video for BEMA 275 National Community Church, Lincoln Theatre Campus NCC Lincoln Theatre Campus Staff Contemplations Series with Walter Brueggemann An Other Kingdom by Peter Block, Walter Brueggemann, and John...

274: John — Light of the World 14.04.2022 34:14

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Jesus talk about his own identity and testimony in the face of those who grapple with his teachings. Discussion Video for BEMA 274 BEMA 85: Mark — Roman Gospel “Written in the Dust” sermon (Brad Gray) — YouTube Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge Jesus Within Judaism by James H. Charlesworth

273: John — Pericope of an Honor Contest 07.04.2022 51:34

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks talk about the cultural context of Jesus being confronted in the courts with the woman accused of adultery in John 8. Discussion Video for BEMA 273 The Daniel Scene Brent Could Not Remember (from April 1986) Hebrew Classes with Elle “John 7:53-8:11: A Study in Misreading” by Gail R. O’Day — JSTOR BEMA 82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and Why Misreading Sc...

272: The Chosen S2E8 — “Beyond Mountains” (Bonus Episode) 04.04.2022 42:18

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude a review of Season 2 of The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth episode. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 272 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Dallas Regrets This One Thing (Season Finale Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube BEMA 93: Blessed BEMA 99: Fruit of Fools

271: John — The Greatest Day of the Feast 31.03.2022 45:28

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John 7, discussing the differing opinions about the identity of Jesus. Discussion Video for BEMA 271 Miracles of Messiah by Ron Miller BEMA 76: Silent Years — Sadducees BEMA 130: The Plot to Kill Jesus

270: The Chosen S2E7 — “Reckoning” (Bonus Episode) 28.03.2022 42:50

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 270 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

269: John — Any Time Will Do 24.03.2022 31:32

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings jump into John 7, discussing Jesus’s engagement with the Festival of Tabernacles. Discussion Video for BEMA 269 Sukkot & Simchat Torah — Chabad.org Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

268: The Chosen S2E6 — “Unlawful” (Bonus Episode) 21.03.2022 32:53

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 268 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Episode 6: "This line wrecks me." (Director Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube

267: John — The Far Side of a Tumultuous Sea 17.03.2022 1:11:47

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Reed Dent to finish examining the sixth chapter of John, and attempt to bring some closure to this challenging portion of the Text. Discussion Video for BEMA 267 I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua Heschel Prototype by Jonathan Martin BEMA 230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered Unfettered by Mandy Smith The Experience of God by David Bentley Hart Join th...

266: The Chosen S2E5 — “Spirit” (Bonus Episode) 14.03.2022 38:29

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the controversial fifth episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 266 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Zealot by Reza Aslan I'm firing back about one criticism — The Chosen, YouTube Whoa! Episode 5 was controversial (Director reacts) — The Chosen...

265: John — Make Him King 10.03.2022 44:01

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the potential interpretations of what is happening in the beginning of John 6. Discussion Video for BEMA 265 A Harmony of the Gospels (NASB) by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry A Harmony of the Gospels by A. T. Robertson BEMA 115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big Lesson Boaty McB...

264: The Chosen S2E4 — “The Perfect Opportunity” (Bonus Episode) 07.03.2022 45:51

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 264 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Pool of Bethesda — Wikipedia BEMA 261: John — What Do You Want? Cohortes Urbanae — Wikipedia Our best ever? Episode 4 Director Reaction — T...

263: John — Weighty Testimony 03.03.2022 49:45

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the reactions to Jesus healing on the Sabbath in John 5, and discuss the authority of and testimonies about Jesus. Discussion Video for BEMA 263 Impact Staff Opening at the University of Oregon BEMA 95: Abolish or Fulfill God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner BEMA 190: Session 4 Capstone

262: The Chosen S2E3 — “Matthew 4:24” (Bonus Episode) 28.02.2022 48:48

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 262 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Our most talked about scene ever? Chosen director reacts — The Chosen, YouTube Story by Robert McKee “Who Would Have Dreamed” by Sovereign Grace Music — YouTub...

261: John — What Do You Want? 24.02.2022 1:00:26

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler of We Carry Kevan to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring the healing of the official’s son and the healing at the pool of Bethesda. Discussion Video for BEMA 261 BEMA 102: Son of Man Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization) Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest:...

260: The Chosen S2E2 — “I Saw You” (Bonus Episode) 21.02.2022 37:24

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 260 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb BEMA 78: Silent Years — Essenes BEMA 253: John — Come and See BEMA 119: The Gates of Hell Banias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube

259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan 17.02.2022 1:04:00

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler, author of the book We Carry Kevan , and founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan. Discussion Video for BEMA 259 We Carry Kevan by Kevan Chandler We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization) Andrew Peterson The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Kevan Chandler.

258: The Chosen S2E1 — “Thunder” (Bonus Episode) 14.02.2022 48:45

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking ground with a first-time-ever Monday episode of BEMA, beginning the continuation of our review of The Chosen with a discussion on the first episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 258 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb BEMA 167: James — Mitzvoth Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube