192: Telling a Story
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss what history is, what it isn’t, and give some disclaimers about the intentions of Session 5.Discussion Video for BEMA 192Making an Impact: Message — Covered in His DustConstantine’s Sword by James CarrollChurch History in Plain Language by Bruce ShellyThe History of Christian Thought by Justo L. GonzálezChristian History ProjectThe Fall of Rome PodcastTikkun olam — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 192
22 Okt 202025min
191: Session 5 Intro
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings prepare for the beginning of Session 5 and our journey through church history by taking one last look in our rearview mirror.Session 5 Intro Presentation (PDF)Bible Book Timeline by Roger SchmidgallWhole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)Sign Up for the BEMA MessengerDiscussion Groups MapJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 191
15 Okt 202021min
190: Session 4 Capstone
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding our journey through the remainder of Scripture and reviewing the entirety thereof.Session 4 Capstone Presentation (PDF)Bible Book Timeline by Roger SchmidgallWhole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)Join the BEMA SlackSign Up for the BEMA MessengerDiscussion Groups MapTranscript for BEMA 190
15 Okt 202051min
189: Revelation — The End Is a New Beginning
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the book of Revelation and the final verses of our journey through the New Testament, hearing the moving description of a new heaven and a new earth and an old world that has been made new.Discussion Video for BEMA 189Transcript for BEMA 189
8 Okt 202019min
188: Revelation — The Fall of Greatness
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings confront the great beast of Babylon as it appears in Revelation and consider which part of the story we should align with the most.Discussion Video for BEMA 188Revelation #14: Babylon’s Demise sermon — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 188
1 Okt 202042min
187: Revelation — The Blessed and Faithful Fallen
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the voices of those who stood against Empire and paid for it with their lives, and are reminded that Revelation is not a book of futuristic code, but an encouragement to those trying to remain faithful almost 2,000 years ago.Discussion Video for BEMA 187BEMA Discipleship — NewsTranscript for BEMA 187
24 Sep 202028min
186: Revelation — Mother and Dragons
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see dragons and beasts and women riding on them. Who is this beast of land and sea? The same hermeneutic we’ve used throughout Revelation will help us know more.Revelation — Mother and Dragons Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 186Transcript for BEMA 186
17 Sep 202023min
185: Revelation — Bittersweet Prophecy
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings press further into Revelation and this epic showdown and holy competition between Empire and Shalom.Discussion Video for BEMA 185Transcript for BEMA 185
10 Sep 202020min
