480: The Chosen S5E7 — “The Upper Room, Part 1” (Bonus Episode)

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through a tiny letter from Paul with a big message to Philemon, enjoying Paul’s light-hearted encouragement to live as Jesus would have us live.Discussion Video for BEMA 164Transcript for BEMA 164

16 Apr 202025min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the lives of two very different pastors discipled by Paul—Timothy in Ephesus and Titus on Crete—and hear of their different personalities and how Paul uses each of them in his ministry.Addendum to BEMA 163 — Marty Solomon, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 163Walk as Jesus Walked — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar CaponTranscript for BEMA 163

9 Apr 202023min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to Thessalonica, learn about the “Man of Lawlessness,” and wrestle with the implications of this mysterious character.Discussion Video for BEMA 162Transcript for BEMA 162

2 Apr 202016min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings step into the context of the church in Thessalonica and examine the theme of “parousia.”Discussion Video for BEMA 161In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. ReedSurprised by Hope by N. T. WrightTranscript for BEMA 161

26 Mar 202021min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the letter to the Colossians, pointing out the unique context that seems to surround the people there and the false thinking that seeks to pervade their lives of worship.Discussion Video for BEMA 160The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato’s Allegory in Clay — YouTubeSurprised by Hope by N. T. WrightTranscript for BEMA 160

19 Mar 202023min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Paul’s warm letter to the Philippians and see him express joy at their faith, love, and generosity as they follow Christ.Discussion Video for BEMA 159Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar CaponTranscript for BEMA 159

12 Mar 202014min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the second largest city in the Roman Empire and hear the words Paul wrote to the Ephesians.Discussion Video for BEMA 158Transcript for BEMA 158

5 Mar 202028min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to the Corinthians and see their continued struggle to live out the gospel in their unique context.Discussion Video for BEMA 157Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyTranscript for BEMA 157

27 Feb 202018min