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.
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into the Book of Ruth, exploring its narrative within the context of the period of the Judges. They discuss the story's themes of redemption, righteousness, and the mission of God, particularly as it relates to the treatment of aliens, orphans,...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into the book of Judges, challenging the traditional "sin cycle" interpretation. They encourage listeners to search online for "Judges Sin Cycle" images to see common depictions of Israel's repeated failures. Marty argues that focusing solely o...
In this episode of the Baymaul Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude their discussion on the book of Joshua, shifting focus from the problematic violence to the strategic importance of the land God chose for His people. They explore why God would choose that specific "chunk of dirt" located at the crossroa...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings grapple with the challenging and often disturbing narratives found in the book of Joshua, particularly the accounts of mass slaughter and genocide. Marty shares his personal struggle with reconciling these stories with the broader themes of God's lov...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, hosts Marty Solomon and Brent Billings introduce Session 2, which will focus on prophets and writings, beginning with the book of Joshua. They advise new listeners to start with Session 1 to understand the foundational concepts, particularly the East versus West perspective and Gene...
In this capstone episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings summarize Session 1, which covers the Books of Moses (Torah). They review the narrative arc, emphasizing the "tale of two kingdoms" and the importance of understanding the big picture. Genesis is presented as a setup with a preface (chapters...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon, along with co-host Brent Billings and guest Reed Dent, delve into the book of Deuteronomy, emphasizing the importance of remembering stories and origins. They explore the repetition of "remember" and "do not forget" in Deuteronomy, linking these commands to the treatm...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into the story of Moses striking the rock in Numbers 20 and the consequences that followed, including his denial of entry into the Promised Land. They review the narrative leading up to this point, discussing themes of empire versus shalom, the...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon, along with co-host Brent Billings and guest Elle Grover Fricks, conclude their series on desert imagery, focusing on wadis, living water (Maim Chaim), and wadi floods. They discuss the trust required when navigating wadis, the concept of God as the source of living wa...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon, along with co-host Brent Billings and guest Elle Grover Fricks, explore the symbolism of desert trees in relation to faith and spiritual growth, focusing on the ar'ar bush and the tamarisk tree. The discussion begins with a review of the tabernacle and the role of pri...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the symbolic meanings of desert imagery, specifically focusing on the rotem bush and the acacia tree. They discuss the rotem bush as a symbol of shade and refuge in times of distress, referencing biblical stories like Elijah under the rotem b...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon, along with co-host Brent Billings and guest Elle Grover Fricks, delve into the significance of the desert in the Bible, particularly focusing on the image of the shepherd. They explore how the desert, or "midbar," is considered a "place of speaking" in Hebrew, emphasi...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings provide a high-level overview of the Book of Leviticus, framing it as an owner's manual for the Tabernacle and exploring the concept of a "kingdom of priests." They discuss the book's structure, which includes sections on atonement, priesthood, and h...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Josh Bosset discuss the importance of creating space for God in one's life through spiritual practices, drawing a parallel to the tabernacle as a space created for God's presence. They emphasize that developing intimacy with God and community is th...
In this episode of the Bayma podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into Exodus 24-40, focusing on the construction of the tabernacle. They review the previous episode's themes of trust and overcoming fear, then explore the detailed instructions for the tabernacle, noting the repetition and its interruption by...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into the significance of Israel's arrival at Sinai and their covenant with God, drawing parallels to ancient Eastern wedding traditions. They explore the concept of God's relationship with His people as a marriage, examining elements such as be...
The podcast features three speakers reciting a prayer or declaration in both Hebrew and English. Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 alternate reciting phrases in Hebrew, which include "Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad" and "Ve-ahavta et Adonai Eloheh-cha, Bakloh levavcha, uvakhoh nafshah-cha, uvakhoh meodeh-cha, Ve-ahav...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent delve into the next two tests faced by God's people en route to Mount Sinai: the test of the nefesh (soul) and the test of the me'od (very or might). They analyze Exodus 17 and Psalm 78, discussing how the Israelites tested God by demandi...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon, along with co-host Brent Billings and guest Reed Dent, delve into the Israelites' journey after crossing the Red Sea, focusing on their initial tests en route to Mount Sinai. The discussion includes a review of the Exodus narrative, emphasizing God's pursuit of Pharao...
In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into the story of the Passover and the Exodus, focusing on Rabbi David Foreman's teachings from "The Exodus You Almost Passed Over." They explore complex questions about the significance of the Passover name, the emphasis on the firstborn, and ...
Follow this podcast in Podwise
Sign in to get AI summaries, transcripts and mind maps for any episode, including new ones.
