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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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440: Talmudic Matthew — Reconciliation
Mar 6, 202500:57:03Summary readyBrent Billings joins Elle Grover Fricks to reconsider the topic of reconciliation through a Talmudic lens, featuring Reed Dent.BEMA 36: The Redemption Cycle“Dining in Heaven” by Robin M. Jensen — Biblical Archaeology Society LibrarySupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary439: Talmudic Matthew — Anger
Feb 27, 202500:52:35Summary readyMarty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Elle Grover Fricks consider Jesus’s teaching on anger through a Talmudic lens.Matthew 5:22 (Interlinear) — Bible HubA Rabbi Talks with Jesus by Jacob NeusnerSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary438: Talmudic Matthew — Truly(?) I Say to You
Feb 20, 202500:36:54Summary readyBrent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks search out what life can be found in two short verses from the Sermon on the Mount.Halakha — WikipediaBEMA 95: Abolish or FulfillBook of Tobit — WikipediaSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary437: Talmudic Matthew — Mainstream or Marginal
Feb 13, 202500:40:29Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings join Elle Grover Fricks to lay the groundwork for another series of Talmudic conversations in Matthew.“Dei Verbum” — Pope Paul VI, November 18, 1965Magisterium — WikipediaA Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus, Volume I, by John P. MeierEarly Jewish Messianism in the New Testament — “Introduction” by Serge RuzerJudah ha-Nasi — WikipediaBEMA 107: Donkeys and RabbisSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary436: Brant Hansen — 3D Chiastic Chess
Feb 6, 202500:50:10Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Brant Hansen, author, nationally syndicated radio host, and advocate for healing children through CURE International.CURE InternationalTenth Avenue North — WikipediaUnoffendable by Brant HansenLinchpin by Seth GodinLife Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance by Brant HansenKingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar CaponBrant Hansen on Good Morning America — YouTubeThe Men We Need by Brant HansenThe (Young) Men We Need by Brant HansenThe Unoffendable Small Group Questions Leaders GuideBrant Hansen’s websiteAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Brant Hansen.Support The BEMA Podcast
Summary435: Hosea — The Hope of Healing
Jan 30, 202500:40:11Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude an examination of Hosea, finding out what actually gets the last word. Featuring a special appearance by Elle Grover Fricks.1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. CoxTradition for Crisis by Walter BrueggemannAmos/Hosea by James M. WardHosea: A Commentary by James Luther MaysThe Interpreter’s Bible, Volume VI by George Arthur ButtrickSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary434: Hosea — Who Among Us?
Jan 23, 202500:40:10Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings approach the penultimate chapter of Hosea’s prophecy, hearing him issue a final challenge to take stock of our idolatrous condition.1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. CoxSupport The BEMA Podcast
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433: Hosea — Doomed to Repeat It
Jan 16, 202500:39:06Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings watch the prophet parallel the experience of God’s people with the history of their Patriarch Jacob.“Back to the Future” by Brad Gray (14 minutes) — Walking the Text“Back to the Future” by Brad Gray (55 minutes) — Central Holland Church, YouTube1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. CoxSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary432: Hosea — God’s Avatar
Jan 9, 202500:46:49Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings are with Elle Grover Fricks to venture into Hosea 11, seeing a shift in the prophet’s tone as he talks about who God is and how God feels.Your God Is Too Small by J. B. PhillipsSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary431: Hosea — Stubborn Soil
Jan 2, 202500:57:35Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings are with Josh Bossé to travel through Hosea 10, finding instructions for what can be done in the face of such idolatrous vanity.BEMA 109: Which Soil?BEMA 12: A Mission RealizedSupport The BEMA Podcast
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