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)NIV Archaeological Study BibleNIV Cultural Backgrounds Study BibleAncient Israel by Roland de VauxFamilies in Ancient Israel by Leo G. Perdue, Joseph Blenkinsopp, John J. Collins, and Carol MeyersJerusalem in the Time of Jesus by Joachim JeremiasBEMA 310: The Nativity Story Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 22 The Companion for BEMA 22 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 22 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 2 June 2025 Original audio from 9 March 2017 Transcript for BEMA 22 of 9 March 2017
9 Maalis 201744min
“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 lereyacha 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.
2 Maalis 20171min
21: With All Your Soul & “Very”
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent explore the next two tests of God’s people on their way to Mount Sinai.With All Your Soul & “Very” Presentation (PDF)“Jesus Shema” — Learn HebrewThe Parable of the Leaven — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipGod Spreads a Table in the Wilderness — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipCampus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 21 The Companion for BEMA 21 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 21 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 26 May 2025 Original audio from 2 March 2017 Transcript for BEMA 21 of 2 March 2017
2 Maalis 201736min
20: With All Your Heart
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai.With All Your Heart Presentation (PDF)Walking the Bible by Bruce FeilerThe Poetics of Biblical Narrative by Meir SternbergThe Torah: A Modern Commentary, edited by Rabbi W. Gunther PlautThat the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)Fire on the Mountain — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 20 The Companion for BEMA 20 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 20 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 19 May 2025 Original audio from 23 February 2017 Transcript for BEMA 20 of 23 February 2017
23 Helmi 201754min
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.The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David FohrmanTefillin — WikipediaHistory of Monopoly — Wikipediakavad — Blue Letter Biblechazak — Blue Letter Bible Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 19 The Companion for BEMA 19 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 19 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 12 May 2025 Original audio from 16 February 2017 Transcript for BEMA 19 of 16 February 2017
16 Helmi 201747min
18: A Tale of Two Kingdoms
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Josh Bossé 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)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family) Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 18 The Companion for BEMA 18 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 18 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 5 May 2025 Original audio from 9 February 2017 Transcript for BEMA 18 of 9 February 2017
9 Helmi 201745min
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)Biblical Theme: Justice — BibleProjectVocab Insight: Tse’aqah / Outcry — BibleProjectThat 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) Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 17 The Companion for BEMA 17 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 17 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 28 April 2025 Original audio from 2 February 2017 Transcript for BEMA 17 of 2 February 2017
2 Helmi 201741min
16: Out of the Pit
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Elle Grover Fricks finish the study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41–50.Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF)Rabbi David Fohrman — TorahAnytimeThe Joseph Story — Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 16 The Companion for BEMA 16 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 16 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 21 April 2025 Original audio from 26 January 2017 Transcript for BEMA 16 of 26 January 2017
26 Tammi 201747min
