76: Silent Years — Sadducees
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an in-depth look at the five different responses to Hellenism in the first-century world of Judaism by examining the priestly group known as the Sadducees.Silent Years — Sadducees Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 76Transcript for BEMA 76
7 Juni 201832min
75: Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Jim Feicht, continue their examination of the context of the world of Jesus. The last episode covered the context of Judaism specifically, whereas this episode covers the context of the surrounding culture.Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 75Jim Feicht on TwitterHellas — WikipediaEmpire of Alexander the Great — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 75
24 Maj 201831min
74: Silent Years — Synagogue
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Jim Feicht. They begin the journey into the historical context of the world of Jesus, looking at the new Judaism that arose from the ashes of exile.Silent Years — Synagogue Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 74Jim Feicht on TwitterIn the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)NOOMA 008: Dust by Rob BellTranscript for BEMA 74
10 Maj 201842min
73: Session 3 Intro
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings introduce the third session of the BEMA Podcast with special guest Jim Feicht, discussing what to expect in the upcoming session and reviewing where we have been to this point.Session 3 Intro Presentation (PDF)Jim Feicht on TwitterNOOMA 019: Open by Rob BellTranscript for BEMA 73
26 Apr 201818min
72: Session 2 Capstone
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the prophets and the writings at the conclusion of Session 2 of the podcast.Session 2 Capstone Presentation (PDF)Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory BoyleImpact Campus MinistriesTranscript for BEMA 72
26 Apr 201826min
71: The Prophetic Table
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the multifaceted dialogue and the many voices found within the prophets that represent the battling perspectives found in the world of God’s people as they attempt to respond to the effects of exile.Discussion Video for BEMA 71Out of Babylon by Walter BrueggemannTranscript for BEMA 71
19 Apr 201822min
70: Esther — Purim
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the book of Esther and the story that lies behind the celebration of Purim.Discussion Video for BEMA 70The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David FohrmanThe Story #20: The Queen of Beauty and Courage sermon — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 70
12 Apr 201834min
69: Malachi — Q&A
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the message of Malachi, seeing how he utilizes a question-and-answer format to prophetically speak to the people of God.Discussion Video for BEMA 69Out of Babylon by Walter BrueggemannTranscript for BEMA 69
5 Apr 201817min
