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 th ...
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438: Talmudic Matthew — Truly(?) I Say to You
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36:54Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks search out what life can be found in two short verses from the Sermon on the Mount. Halakha — Wikipedia BEMA 95: Abolish or Fulfill Book of Tobit — Wikipedia Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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437: Talmudic Matthew — Mainstream or Marginal
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40:29Marty 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, 1965 Magisterium — Wikipedia A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus, Volume I, by John P. Meier Early Jewish Messianism in the New Testament — “Introduction” by Se…
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Marty 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 International Tenth Avenue North — Wikipedia Unoffendable by Brant Hansen Linchpin by Seth Godin Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance by Brant Hansen Kingdom, Grace…
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Marty 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. Cox Tradition for Crisis by Walter Bruegge…
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Marty 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. Cox Support The BEMA Podcast…
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Marty 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, YouTube 1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette…
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Marty 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. Phillips Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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Marty 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 Realized Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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Brent Billings and Reed Dent drive this podcast into a tree and find out how many friends we actually have. It’s a Wonderful Life — Wikipedia It’s a Wonderful Life — JustWatch Reed on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Planet Money Movie Club: It’s a Wonderful Life — NPR CPI Inflation Calculator — US Bureau of Labor Statistics Scorigami Support The BEM…
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Catherine McNiel, author of Fearing Bravely. Fearing Bravely by Catherine McNiel Review of Fearing Bravely — Marty Solomon, Goodreads Review of Fearing Bravely — Brent Billings, Goodreads Long Days of Small Things by Catherine McNiel All Shall Be Well by Catherine McNiel Mid-Faith Crisis …
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss Hosea 9 and the consequences of participating in imperial rebellion against the Lord. 1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. Cox BEMA 362: Isaiah — Prophetic Pathos Hyacinth — Wikipedia Water Hyacinth — Flor…
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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent discuss the futility of reaping a whirlwind, and why we would keep going back to empty expecting to find anything else. Presentation for Hosea — How Empty Is Empty? (PDF) Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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426: The Chosen S4E8 — “Humble” (Bonus Episode)
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49:10Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with the emotional events of episode 8. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb BEMA 283: John — Missing God in the Name of God BEMA 124: Statement of Triumph Support The BEMA Podcast…
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