214: Character Study — Joseph, Part 1
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the arguments surrounding who bought Joseph from his brothers.Discussion Video for BEMA 214The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David FohrmanGenesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Rashi — WikipediaMaimonides — WikipediaNachmanides — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 214
8 Apr 202137min
213: Character Study — Jacob, Part 2
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the conversation for this particular character study of Jacob. They suggested in the last episode that God was with Jacob, even if He did not approve of his actions. Why does God delay justice and/or punishment?Discussion Video for BEMA 213Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Rashi — WikipediaSefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsTranscript for BEMA 213
1 Apr 202145min
212: Character Study — Jacob, Part 1
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a deeper look at the character of Jacob and share some things they’ve learned since the previous episodes on Jacob from 2017.Discussion Video for BEMA 212Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 212
25 Mar 202153min
211: John Whittaker — Blue Jeans Theology
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Whittaker. He holds degrees in theology and ministry from Boise Bible College and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, plus a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He served as a professor of preaching and the New Testament for 19 years, spent 11 years planting and pastoring a church, and has taught and preached at various places around the world. He has been teaching people to follow Jesus by learning to hear what the Bible says, and his latest endeavors are more accessible to people than ever. He and his wife, Louise, have been married for more than 30 years.Discussion Video for BEMA 211The Pursuit of God by A. W. TozerThe Practice of the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceJohn Whittaker’s websiteBible in Life PodcastTim Mackie: Skateboards, Jesus, and the Bible — Bible in Life PodcastBrad Gray: The Power of the Original Context — Bible in Life PodcastBrad Gray: The Old Testament Law and the Big Story of the Bible — Bible in Life PodcastJesus vs. Culture on Money and Wealth — Bible in Life PodcastCore Training for Christians — Video Courses by John WhittakerPrepare Them to Flourish by John WhittakerAbout Prepare Them to FlourishThe Listener’s CommentaryResources from John WhittakerIntro to the Gospels — The Listener’s CommentaryLuke — The Listener’s CommentaryTranscript for BEMA 211 Special Guest: John Whittaker.
18 Mar 202152min
210: Midrash — The Man in the Fur Coat
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at even more midrash that surrounds the character of Noah. Some commentary describes Noah as the man in the fur coat. What is this all about?Discussion Video for BEMA 210Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 210
11 Mar 202137min
209: Midrash — Noah’s Backstory and the Nephilim
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the backstory of Noah and talk about the midrash surrounding the Nephilim from Genesis 6.Discussion Video for BEMA 209BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse“Pete & Jared on Genesis” — The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Episode 100Genesis for Normal People by Peter Enns and Jared ByasTallest Person Living — Guinness World RecordsHurtaly — WikipediaNoah (2014 film)Parshat Noach — 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 FohrmanBEMA 7: The Preface“What’s So Bad about Babel?” — BibleProject PodcastJewish Women’s ArchiveSefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsBEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTubeThe Social Dilemma — NetflixThought of the Day: The Social Dilemma — Marty Solomon, YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 209
4 Mar 202149min
208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a deeper dive into one of the topics they hear about from listeners the most—midrash—and answer the most commonly asked question from the entire run of the podcast: What is going on with the genealogy of Abraham?Discussion Video for BEMA 208BEMA 8: Buried in a GenealogyBEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTubeJewish Women’s ArchiveBEMA 173: Jude — False TeachersTranscript for BEMA 208
25 Feb 202139min
207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred Overlap
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. J. R. Briggs, the founder and director of Kairos Partnerships. His list of ministries and projects spans the gamut of possibility: from coaching pastors to instructing university students, from authoring books to hosting podcasts, J. R. brings a wealth of experience wherever he goes. He and his wife, Megan, have two boys and live just outside of Philadelphia.Discussion Video for BEMA 207About J. R. Briggs — Kairos PartnershipsPublications — Kairos PartnershipsFail by J. R. BriggsThe Sacred Overlap by J. R. BriggsThought of the Day: Sacred Overlap — Marty Solomon, YouTubeMonday Morning Pastor Podcast“Rubbing Shoulders with God” with Marty Solomon — Monday Morning PastorResilient Leaders PodcastTweet on Hand Copying LukePractical Tips and Resources for Hand Copying Scripture — Kairos PartnershipsTweet on Hand Copying JohnJ. R. Briggs on TwitterA Time To Heal by J. R. BriggsTranscript for BEMA 207 Special Guest: J. R. Briggs.
18 Feb 202145min
