
Verastikh (Hosea)
A simplified version of the daily prayer from Hosea 2. This recording is meant to follow Episode 49. Verastikh le l'olam Verastikh lib'tzedek uve'mishpat, uve'chesed, uve'rachamim Verastikh lib'emuna, v'yadat et Adonai I will betroth you to myself forever. I will betroth you to myself in righteousness, and in justice, and in love, and in compassion. I will betroth you to myself in faithfulness, and you shall know the Lord.
26 Okt 20171min

49: Hosea — Prostitute
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the message of Hosea as depicted in the prophetic theater of his own life through his marriage to the prostitute Gomer.Verastikh — Learn HebrewDiscussion Video for BEMA 49Transcript for BEMA 49
26 Okt 201727min

48: Amos — Plumb Line
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the book of Amos on a quest to find the heart of God as expressed in the first of His many mouthpieces.Amos — Plumb Line Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 48The Prophets by Abraham Joshua HeschelPlumb Line — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 48
19 Okt 201738min

47: The Lord’s Mouthpiece
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the remaining books in Tanakh, most of which are prophets, attempting to understand prophetic history as a whole and the setting for each period of history.The Lord’s Mouthpiece Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 47Out of Babylon by Walter BrueggemannTranscript for BEMA 47
12 Okt 201719min

46: Song of Sexuality
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the underaddressed book called Song of Songs and explore the ramifications of avoiding the topic of sexuality.Discussion Video for BEMA 46Sex God by Rob BellNOOMA 002: Flame by Rob BellThe Zimzum of Love by Rob and Kristen BellTranscript for BEMA 46
5 Okt 201733min

45: Wisdom and Meaning
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo continue our study of wisdom literature, examining the collection of Proverbs and the teaching of Ecclesiastes.Discussion Video for BEMA 45Kevin Luo on TwitterA Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held EvansLess Is More Than Enough by Chris McNaught“How Great Leaders Inspire Action” by Simon Senek — TEDNOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob BellTranscript for BEMA 45
28 Sep 201727min

44: Our Harps in the Trees
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo discuss the collection of ancient songs known as the Psalms.Discussion Video for BEMA 44Classifying the Psalms by GenreKevin Luo on TwitterTranscript for BEMA 44
21 Sep 201731min

43: Go in Peace
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up a look at the kings of Israel, exploring the story of Naaman and its implications for us today.Discussion Video for BEMA 43Transcript for BEMA 43
14 Sep 201734min