The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a verse-by-verse examination of the gospel of Matthew by dealing with the Sabbath and rabbinical arguments surrounding Torah. Discussion Video for BEMA 107 Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What? Transcript for BEMA 107

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine Jesus as he moves on from John the Baptist and begins to confront the religious worldview around him. Discussion Video for BEMA 106 Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus by Loi...

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear what appears to be the doubt of John the Baptist and the challenging response of Jesus that honors him. An Explosive Kingdom Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 105 BEMA 91: Tavilah T’Shuvah “Sheep going through a gate, North Yorkshire moors” — YouTube Transcript for BEMA 105

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to the second major discourse given by Jesus as he sends out his disciples on a mission to bring the Kingdom. Discussion Video for BEMA 104 Matthew — BibleProject Matthew Poster — BibleProject BEMA 50: Micah — Judge Transcript for BEMA 104

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the ninth chapter of Matthew, seeing a handful of stories where Jesus brings shalom to the chaos of others. Healing in His Wings Presentation (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 103 Transcript for BEMA 103

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of a paralyzed man and his faithfully determined friends who inspire his healing. Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube Discussion Video for BEMA 102 BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees Jesus H. Christ, Part 11: And Now the H — The RobCast, Episode 221 BEMA 62: Daniel — Son of Man Transcript for BEMA 102

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue in Matthew’s narrative by jumping to the gospel of Mark, traveling to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Discussion Video for BEMA 101 BEMA 88: Setting the Stage Transcript for BEMA 101

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch as Jesus brings the Kingdom to the brokenness of the world around him, observing the surprising responses of those who encounter it. Discussion Video for BEMA 100 Transcript for BEMA 100

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the Sermon on the Mount, talking about gates, trees, fools, and houses. Discussion Video for BEMA 99 Sermon on the Mount #10: Trees and Fruit sermon — YouTube BEMA 29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi Transcript for BEMA 99

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover how worry leads to judgment, and judgment leads to muddy pearls. Discussion Video for BEMA 98 Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard Transcript for BEMA 98

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’s teachings on generosity, prayer, and fasting. Discussion Video for BEMA 97 Donate to Impact Campus Ministries Sermon on the Mount #6: Prayer and Fasting sermon — YouTube Transcript for BEMA 97

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the fifth chapter of Matthew, surveying the many examples Jesus gives for properly interpreting the Text. Discussion Video for BEMA 96 The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What? Transcript for BEMA 96

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the next few verses in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus speaks of the relationship between his teaching and the teachings of the Hebrew scriptures. Discussion Video for BEMA 95 BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant Transcript for BEMA 95

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings resume looking at the opening teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and how he sets the stage for his interpretation of Torah. Discussion Video for BEMA 94 BEMA 35: Crossroads of the Earth BEMA 56: Jeremiah — Weeping Love Wins by Rob Bell Transcript for BEMA 94

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the gospel of Matthew and into the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. Discussion Video for BEMA 93 Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard Transcript for BEMA 93

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 92 BEMA 1: Trust the Story BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough” BEMA 4: His Bow in the Clouds BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse BEMA 20: With All Your Heart BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very” Transcript for BEMA 92

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 91 Complete Jewish Bible by David Stern Jewish New Testament Commentary by David Stern BEMA 42: The Fire of Elijah Transcript for BEMA 91

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 90 Herod the Great — Wikipedia Masada — Wikipedia Herodium — Wikipedia Caesar’s Comet — Wikipedia Transcript for BEMA 90

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 89 Prepare the Way #5: In Our Present sermon — YouTube Men Askaenos in Antioch of Pisidia — Wikipedia The Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James Kennedy The Nativity S...

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 88 Transcript for BEMA 88

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 87 Map of Asia and Asia Minor Transcript for BEMA 87

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 86 The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey Transcript for BEMA 86

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 85 Transcript for BEMA 85

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 84 Didache — Wikipedia Mamzer — Wikipedia Transcript for BEMA 84

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 83 The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry Roman air conditioning — Twitter (thread) Transcript for BEMA 83