172: 3 John — Diotrephes
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a brief but meaningful and reflective journey through the short letter of 3 John, hearing the apostle warn the church about those who are trying to discredit and dismantle the faith.Discussion Video for BEMA 172BEMA 39: A King After God’s Own HeartTranscript for BEMA 172
11 Jun 202014min
171: 2 John — The “Woman”
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of 2 John and toy with the question of who the woman is that John addresses his letter to.Discussion Video for BEMA 171Transcript for BEMA 171
4 Jun 202013min
170: 1 John — Love and Truth
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the letter of 1 John and his insistence on the role that love plays in truth—and not the other way around.Discussion Video for BEMA 170Docetism — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 170
28 Mai 202020min
169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter from the Apostle Peter to see how he utilizes the Midrash to encourage the early believers to keep walking in faithfulness and not give in to the temptation to return to the cultural norms around them.Discussion Video for BEMA 169Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsThe Bible as It Was by James L. KugelNoah (2014 film)Transcript for BEMA 169
21 Mai 202030min
168: 1 Peter — Living Stones and a Spiritual House
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of two letters penned by Peter, hearing the heart of a man who had went everywhere with Jesus—including betrayal and restoration.Discussion Video for BEMA 168Transcript for BEMA 168
14 Mai 202016min
167: James — Mitzvoth
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of James and its challenging contents. Love it or hate it, this letter often provokes very strong reactions.Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 167Transcript for BEMA 167
7 Mai 202029min
166: Hebrews — Atonement 101
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the many different theories and explanations of atonement that have arisen throughout the centuries—a very critical conversation for theology in our day and how we interact with the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 166A Better Atonement by Tony JonesDid God Kill Jesus? by Tony JonesThe Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. LewisThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. LewisCrucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. BoydThe Jesus Driven Life by Michael HardinA Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnightTranscript for BEMA 166
30 Apr 202045min
165: Hebrews — Running a Better Race
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to examine the letter of Hebrews and learn from its potential context, hearing the call for us to be people who suffer well and persevere in the faith and struggle authored by Jesus himself.Discussion Video for BEMA 165Hebrews (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the PalouseHebrews InfographicTranscript for BEMA 165
23 Apr 202034min
