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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to see how God’s people apply the reality of Christ into their first-century contexts.Session 4 Intro Presentation (PDF)Donate to BEMA MinistryDonate to Marty or the General FundTranscript for BEMA 134

5 Sep 201919min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding a journey through the gospels, and reviewing the story from Genesis to John.Session 3 Capstone Presentation (PDF)Bible Book Timeline by Roger SchmidgallHow to Survive a Shipwreck by Jonathan MartinTranscript for BEMA 133

5 Sep 201944min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the discussion of the Gospels to a close with a brief look at the resurrection and the great commission.Discussion Video for BEMA 132Living Hope sermon — YouTubeThe Final Week #7: Just One Hope sermon — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 132

29 Aug 201930min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the betrayals of Jesus and discuss which characters are involved in it.Discussion Video for BEMA 131BEMA 79: Silent Years — ZealotsFidelity of Betrayal by Peter RollinsTranscript for BEMA 131

22 Aug 201930min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the question of who brought about Jesus’s execution, acknowledging the different characters at play and the role they each had.Discussion Video for BEMA 130BEMA 76: Silent Years — SadduceesThe Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic CrossanTranscript for BEMA 130

15 Aug 201931min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for the final week of Jesus’s earthly ministry.Discussion Video for BEMA 129The Case for Christ by Lee StrobelThe Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic CrossanA Better Atonement by Tony JonesDid God Kill Jesus? by Tony JonesA Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnightTranscript for BEMA 129

8 Aug 201937min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at one of the most perplexing passages of Jesus’s ministry, asking if this is about the end times or ancient times.Faithful and Wise Steward Presentation (PDF)Addendum to BEMA 128 — Marty Solomon, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 128Transcript for BEMA 128

1 Aug 201943min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the list of woes Jesus gives to the Pharisees and ask what kind of person Jesus is describing.Discussion Video for BEMA 127The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic CrossanTranscript for BEMA 127

25 Jul 201928min