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The BEMA Podcast

The BEMA Podcast

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 and continue in order through episode 204. BEMA Discipleship is a ministry of Impact Campus Ministries.

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Episodes

-1: What Is BEMA?

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 -1

2016-08-25
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0: Introductory Lesson

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 0

Special music by Logan Daily

2016-09-01
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2: Knowing When to Say ?Enough?

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 2

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2016-09-15
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3: Master the Beast

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 3

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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2016-09-22
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4: His Bow in the Clouds

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 4

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2016-10-06
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5: A Misplaced Curse

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah?s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues.

Discussion Video for BEMA 5

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2016-10-20
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6: A Tale of a Tower

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 6

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2016-10-27
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7: The Preface

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 7

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2016-11-03
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9: Letting Go

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Genesis 12?14: the call of Abram and his initial adventures in the land of Canaan.

Discussion Video for BEMA 9

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2016-11-17
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10: Walking the Blood Path

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 10

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2016-12-01
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11: Here I Am

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the kind of partner God has chosen in Abraham.

Here I Am Presentation (PDF)

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2016-12-08
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12: A Mission Realized

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.

Discussion Video for BEMA 12

History of male circumcision ? Wikipedia

George DeJong, Under the Fig Tree

The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

Sandra Richter, Ph.D.

The Anchor Bible Dictionary, Volume I

Impact Campus Ministries

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2016-12-15
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13: Grappling with God, Part 1

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 25?31.

Discussion Video for BEMA 13

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God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

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2017-01-05
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14: Grappling with God, Part 2

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 32?35.

Discussion Video for BEMA 14

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2017-01-12
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15: Into the Pit

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37?40.

Into the Pit Presentation (PDF)

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2017-01-19
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16: Out of the Pit

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41?50.

Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 16

Rabbi David Fohrman ? TorahAnytime

The Joseph Story ? Aleph Beta Academy

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2017-01-26
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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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 17

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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2017-02-02
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18: A Tale of Two Kingdoms

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set up the narrative of God?s story as a contrast between empire and shalom.

Discussion Video for BEMA 18

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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God Heard Their Cry, Lesson 1 ? YouTube

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2017-02-09
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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.

Discussion Video for BEMA 19

The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

kavad ? Blue Letter Bible

hazak ? Blue Letter Bible

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2017-02-16
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20: With All Your Heart

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.

With All Your Heart Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 20

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2017-02-23
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21: With All Your Soul & ?Very?

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the next two tests of God?s people on their way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 16?17.

With All Your Soul & ?Very? Presentation (PDF)

?Jesus Shema? ? Learn Hebrew

Discussion Video for BEMA 21

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2017-03-02
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?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 reyacha 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. And love your neighbor as yourself.
2017-03-02
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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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 22

NIV Archaeological Study Bible

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2017-03-09
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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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 23

With All Your Heart ? Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

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2017-03-16
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26: Images of the Desert ? Shepherd

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 26

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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Walking the Bible by Bruce Feiler

The Good Shepherd by Kenneth Bailey

Transcript for BEMA 26

2017-04-06
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27: Images of the Desert ? Rotem and Acacia

28: Images of the Desert ? Ar'ar and Tamarisk

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 28

BEMA Schedule (no longer active) ? See our current Groups page

Noga Hareuveni ? Wikipedia

Written Works of Noga Hareuveni

Hebrew University ? Wikipedia

BEMA 24: Creating a Space

Transcript for BEMA 28

2017-04-20
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29: Images of the Desert ? Wadi and En Gedi

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 29

Lulav ? Chabad.org

Flash Floods in Wadi Peres ? YouTube

Flash Flood in Israel ? YouTube

Israel: Flash Floods Hit Negev Desert ? AP Archive, YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 29

2017-04-27
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30: Lead with Your Voice

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.

Lead with Your Voice Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 30

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2017-05-04
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31: Remember Where You Came From

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 31

The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

Topic: Deuteronomy 32 ? Aleph Beta Academy

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2017-05-11
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32: Session 1 Capstone

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the books of Moses at the conclusion of Session 1 of the podcast.

Session 1 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

BEMA Discipleship on Facebook

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Transcript for BEMA 32

2017-05-18
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33: Session 2 Intro

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.

Session 2 Intro Presentation (PDF)

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Transcript for BEMA 33

2017-05-18
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34: The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me)

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 34

The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) ? Covered in His Dust

Stele ? Wikipedia

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

The Source by James A. Michener

Transcript for BEMA 34

2017-06-01
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35: Crossroads of the Earth

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 35

The Source by James A. Michener

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2017-06-15
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36: The Redemption Cycle

37: A Love Story

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.

Discussion Video for BEMA 37

Map of Moab and the Surrounding Region

Transcript for BEMA 37

2017-07-13
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38: A Donkey Herder to Lead Us

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.

Discussion Video for BEMA 38

A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards

Transcript for BEMA 38

2017-07-27
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39: A King After God?s Own Heart

40: One Story, Two Sources

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.

One Story, Two Sources Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 40

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2017-08-24
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41: The Story Behind the Story

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 41

Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden

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2017-08-31
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42: The Fire of Elijah

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of Elijah and the lessons learned by one of Israel?s greatest prophets.

Discussion Video for BEMA 42

Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler

Map of Phoenicia, Late Bronze Age ? Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 42

2017-09-07
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43: Go in Peace

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.

Discussion Video for BEMA 43

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2017-09-14
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44: Our Harps in the Trees

Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo discuss the collection of ancient songs known as the Psalms.

Discussion Video for BEMA 44

Classifying the Psalms by Genre

Kevin Luo on Twitter

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2017-09-21
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45: Wisdom and Meaning

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.

Discussion Video for BEMA 45

Kevin Luo on Twitter

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

NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell

Transcript for BEMA 45

2017-09-28
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46: Song of Sexuality

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the underaddressed book called Song of Songs and explore the ramifications of avoiding the topic of sexuality.

Discussion Video for BEMA 46

Sex God by Rob Bell

NOOMA 002: Flame by Rob Bell

The Zimzum of Love by Rob and Kristen Bell

Transcript for BEMA 46

2017-10-05
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47: The Lord?s Mouthpiece

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)

Discussion Video for BEMA 47

Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

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2017-10-12
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