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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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