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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.
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)
Special music by Logan Daily
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)
The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel
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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.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Cain and Abel and the idea of how fear and shame ruin the story.
The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)
The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Noah and the Flood, digging through a wide variety of buried treasure from the author.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah?s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the tower of Babel and some of the observations we can take away from the story.
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.
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 Orders
Follow-up 2: BEMA FAQ: Abram, Sarai & Iscah ? Marty Solomon, YouTube
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Genesis 12?14: the call of Abram and his initial adventures in the land of Canaan.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work through Genesis 15?17, continuing to look at the evolving partnership between God and Abram.
Walking the Blood Path Presentation (PDF)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the kind of partner God has chosen in Abraham.
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings cover the life of Isaac as told in Genesis 24 and 26, where we begin to see the initial realization of God?s promise to Abraham.
History of male circumcision ? Wikipedia
George DeJong, Under the Fig Tree
The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 25?31.
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God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 32?35.
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37?40.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41?50.
Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF)
Rabbi David Fohrman ? TorahAnytime
The Joseph Story ? Aleph Beta Academy
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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)
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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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings 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)
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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.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 14, and then dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 15.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the next two tests of God?s people on their way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 16?17.
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)
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)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the implications of the story of the Tabernacle in our own pursuits of God.
Walter Brueggemann, ?An Alternative Way? ? The Work of the People
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give an overview of the book of Leviticus.
A Kingdom of What? Presentation (PDF)
Leviticus: A Call to Priesthood (Sermon Series) ? Real Life on the Palouse
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the first in a series of images found in the desert ? what it means to be a shepherd in the biblical world.
Images of the Desert ? Shepherd Presentation (PDF)
Walking with God in the Desert ? Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)
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Walking the Bible by Bruce Feiler
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the rotem and acacia trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.
Images of the Desert ? Rotem and Acacia Presentation (PDF)
The Story #28: New Beginnings (?Each One? Rant) sermon ? YouTube
Walking with God in the Desert ? Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)
TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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Written Works of Noga Hareuveni
?The Broom Usually Grows in the Wilderness? ? Bar-Ilan University (via Jim Feicht)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the ar'ar and tamarisk trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.
Images of the Desert ? Ar'ar and Tamarisk Presentation (PDF)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert. We will see God?s continual use of the desert to minister to us and to teach us how to minister to others.
Images of the Desert ? Wadi and En Gedi Presentation (PDF)
Flash Floods in Wadi Peres ? YouTube
Flash Flood in Israel ? YouTube
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of the desert and the book of Numbers with the story of Moses striking the rock and subsequently having his entrance to the Promised Land denied.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring our study of Torah to a close by exploring the book of Deuteronomy, examining its call to remember our stories.
Remember Where You Came From Presentation (PDF)
The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter
Topic: Deuteronomy 32 ? Aleph Beta Academy
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the books of Moses at the conclusion of Session 1 of the podcast.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for Session 2 of the podcast. We review our journey through Torah to bring everyone up to speed for what we will study next.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings address the nagging questions about the book of Joshua and its stories of mass slaughter and genocide.
The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) Presentation (PDF)
The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) ? Covered in His Dust
The Forest in the Trees: Jesus ? Woodland Hills (Greg Boyd)
[no longer available] Why Is the Old Testament So Violent? (blog post)
What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of Joshua and bridge the gap toward the book of Judges, pondering the mission of God and His choice of real estate for His people.
Crossroads of the Earth Presentation (PDF)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Judges and the cycle found therein.
The Forgiving Flow, Part 2: Drop the Jawbone ? The RobCast, Episode 39
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings zoom in on the mini-narrative of Ruth ? one story where the mission of God is realized in the way Israel treats the alien, the orphan, and the widow.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at Israel?s first two kings and try to see what the Text is showing us in these two characters.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to examine the life of David, looking at the defeat of Goliath and making some general observations about the character of David.
Promised Land ? Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)
TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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?The Unheard Story of David and Goliath? by Malcolm Gladwell ? TED
Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden
Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the journey to understanding the historical record of the united kingdom of Israel by taking a look at the two sources comprising this biblical narrative.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings revisit the two sources comprising this portion of the biblical narrative, analyzing the agendas found in each. They attempt to look at the differences between the sources to understand the reigns of David and Solomon and the split of the nation of God?s people, ultimately helping us figure out what went wrong.
The Story Behind the Story Presentation (PDF)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of Elijah and the lessons learned by one of Israel?s greatest prophets.
Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up a look at the kings of Israel, exploring the story of Naaman and its implications for us today.
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo discuss the collection of ancient songs known as the Psalms.
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo continue our study of wisdom literature, examining the collection of Proverbs and the teaching of Ecclesiastes.
A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans
Less Is More Than Enough by Chris McNaught
?How Great Leaders Inspire Action? by Simon Senek ? TED
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the underaddressed book called Song of Songs and explore the ramifications of avoiding the topic of sexuality.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the remaining books in Tanakh, most of which are prophets, attempting to understand prophetic history as a whole and the setting for each period of history.
The Lord?s Mouthpiece Presentation (PDF)