184: Revelation — Let the Games Begin
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings put some context behind a cultural device that is setting up John’s Apocalypse, seeing the ancient Olympic Games and wrestling with John’s intent for the letter of Revelation.Discussion Video for BEMA 184Transcript for BEMA 184
3 Sep 202027min
183: Revelation — Seals from Scripture
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine some of the context behind the seals of the scroll that are opened and what happens when they are, taking note of the apocalyptic chaos that ensues.Discussion Video for BEMA 183Transcript for BEMA 183
27 Aug 202021min
182: Revelation — The Throne Room
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings head into the rest of Revelation and the apocalyptic vision that John is sharing with his persecuted audience, standing in the throne room and paying careful attention to what is seen.Revelation — The Throne Room Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 182Transcript for BEMA 182
20 Aug 202022min
181: Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the last of the seven churches of John’s apocalypse: Laodicea. We’ve heard the warning against being a “lukewarm Christian.” Is there more context to this idea?Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 181The Early Church — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)Transcript for BEMA 181
13 Aug 202026min
180: Revelation — Philadelphia and Their New Name
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine John’s apocalyptic letter to the church of Philadelphia and look for context, as well as Text spoken into that context.Discussion Video for BEMA 180BEMA 161: 1 Thessalonians — ParousiaTranscript for BEMA 180
6 Aug 202015min
179: Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wake up in the ancient city of Sardis to see her history and glory, which should help us understand the message in the letter to her church.Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 179Transcript for BEMA 179
30 Juli 202038min
178: Revelation — Thyatira and Her Jezebel
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the idea that John has been deliberately drawing off of apocalyptic prophets while speaking directly into culture, and we add one more layer to our hermeneutical toolbox as it relates to the book of Revelation.Discussion Video for BEMA 178Transcript for BEMA 178
23 Juli 202027min
177: Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the ancient city of Pergamum and hear the letter to their church in its original context.Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 177Transcript for BEMA 177
16 Juli 202033min
