Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to the second major discourse given by Jesus as he sends out his disciples on a mission to bring the Kingdom.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to the second major discourse given by Jesus as he sends out his disciples on a mission to bring the Kingdom.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the ninth chapter of Matthew, seeing a handful of stories where Jesus brings shalom to the chaos of others.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the ninth chapter of Matthew, seeing a handful of stories where Jesus brings shalom to the chaos of others.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of a paralyzed man and his faithfully determined friends who inspire his healing.
Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube
BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees
Jesus H. Christ, Part 11: And Now the H — The RobCast, Episode 221
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of a paralyzed man and his faithfully determined friends who inspire his healing.
Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube
BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees
Jesus H. Christ, Part 11: And Now the H — The RobCast, Episode 221
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue in Matthew’s narrative by jumping to the gospel of Mark, traveling to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue in Matthew’s narrative by jumping to the gospel of Mark, traveling to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch as Jesus brings the Kingdom to the brokenness of the world around him, observing the surprising responses of those who encounter it.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch as Jesus brings the Kingdom to the brokenness of the world around him, observing the surprising responses of those who encounter it.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the Sermon on the Mount, talking about gates, trees, fools, and houses.
Sermon on the Mount #10: Trees and Fruit sermon — YouTube
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the Sermon on the Mount, talking about gates, trees, fools, and houses.
Sermon on the Mount #10: Trees and Fruit sermon — YouTube
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover how worry leads to judgment, and judgment leads to muddy pearls.
Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover how worry leads to judgment, and judgment leads to muddy pearls.
Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’s teachings on generosity, prayer, and fasting.
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’s teachings on generosity, prayer, and fasting.
Donate to Impact Campus Ministries
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the fifth chapter of Matthew, surveying the many examples Jesus gives for properly interpreting the Text.
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the fifth chapter of Matthew, surveying the many examples Jesus gives for properly interpreting the Text.
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the next few verses in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus speaks of the relationship between his teaching and the teachings of the Hebrew scriptures.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the next few verses in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus speaks of the relationship between his teaching and the teachings of the Hebrew scriptures.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings resume looking at the opening teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and how he sets the stage for his interpretation of Torah.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings resume looking at the opening teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and how he sets the stage for his interpretation of Torah.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the gospel of Matthew and into the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.
BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the gospel of Matthew and into the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.
BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the stories of Jesus’s baptism and temptation.
How to Bring Order Out of Chaos Presentation (PDF)
BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the stories of Jesus’s baptism and temptation.
How to Bring Order Out of Chaos Presentation (PDF)
BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew, uncovering the ministry of John the Baptist.
Complete Jewish Bible by David Stern
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew, uncovering the ministry of John the Baptist.
Complete Jewish Bible by David Stern
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish looking at the story of the birth of Jesus, juxtaposing two kings and the kingdoms that they bring.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish looking at the story of the birth of Jesus, juxtaposing two kings and the kingdoms that they bring.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the trek through the gospel narrative of Matthew and the life and ministry of Jesus, starting with a look at the story of the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi.
Prepare the Way #5: In Our Present sermon — YouTube
Men Askaenos in Antioch of Pisidia — Wikipedia
The Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James Kennedy
The Nativity Story (2006 film)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the trek through the gospel narrative of Matthew and the life and ministry of Jesus, starting with a look at the story of the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi.
Prepare the Way #5: In Our Present sermon — YouTube
Men Askaenos in Antioch of Pisidia — Wikipedia
The Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James Kennedy
The Nativity Story (2006 film)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for our journey through the gospels by looking at the geographical region of the Galilee where Jesus did most of his ministry.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for our journey through the gospels by looking at the geographical region of the Galilee where Jesus did most of his ministry.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the gospel of John, investigating the different tools he uses in speaking to his particular audience.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the gospel of John, investigating the different tools he uses in speaking to his particular audience.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the gospel of Luke and wrestle with the many perspectives regarding his audience and his agenda.
The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder
Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the gospel of Luke and wrestle with the many perspectives regarding his audience and his agenda.
The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder
Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the gospel narrative of Mark, noting his distinct audience and the intentional methods he used to communicate the euangelion to them.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the gospel narrative of Mark, noting his distinct audience and the intentional methods he used to communicate the euangelion to them.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the record of Matthew, attempting to understand his unique agenda as he presents the life and ministry of his Rabbi Jesus.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the record of Matthew, attempting to understand his unique agenda as he presents the life and ministry of his Rabbi Jesus.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the ancient use of gospel (euangelion in Greek) and how the New Testament writers are subversively playing off of this Greco-Roman idea.
The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the ancient use of gospel (euangelion in Greek) and how the New Testament writers are subversively playing off of this Greco-Roman idea.
The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the questions surrounding the authorship of the Text.
Documentary Hypothesis — Wikipedia
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the questions surrounding the authorship of the Text.
Documentary Hypothesis — Wikipedia
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the perfect timing spoken of in Galatians 4:4 in reference to the coming of Jesus in his cultural context. We also wrestle with the personal implications of the different responses to Hellenism in our world today.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the perfect timing spoken of in Galatians 4:4 in reference to the coming of Jesus in his cultural context. We also wrestle with the personal implications of the different responses to Hellenism in our world today.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Megan Gambino, near the end of our journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the Pharisees.
Silent Years — Pharisees Presentation (PDF)
Addendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube
Megan’s Website [no longer available]
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Megan Gambino, near the end of our journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the Pharisees.
Silent Years — Pharisees Presentation (PDF)
Addendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube
Megan’s Website [no longer available]
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Megan Gambino, continue the journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the group known as the Zealots.
Silent Years — Zealots Presentation (PDF)
Megan’s Website [no longer available]
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Megan Gambino, continue the journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the group known as the Zealots.
Silent Years — Zealots Presentation (PDF)
Megan’s Website [no longer available]
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as the Essenes.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as the Essenes.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as Herodians.
Silent Years — Herodians Presentation (PDF)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as Herodians.
Silent Years — Herodians Presentation (PDF)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)
TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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)
In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)
TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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.
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.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the prophets and the writings at the conclusion of Session 2 of the podcast.
Presentation for Session 2 Capstone (PDF)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the prophets and the writings at the conclusion of Session 2 of the podcast.
Presentation for Session 2 Capstone (PDF)
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.
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.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the book of Esther and the story that lies behind the celebration of Purim.
The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman
The Story #20: The Queen of Beauty and Courage sermon — YouTube
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the book of Esther and the story that lies behind the celebration of Purim.
The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman
The Story #20: The Queen of Beauty and Courage sermon — YouTube
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.
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.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings study the apocalyptic message of Zechariah, a contemporary to Haggai, who sought to encourage God’s people with image-driven messages of forthcoming hope.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings study the apocalyptic message of Zechariah, a contemporary to Haggai, who sought to encourage God’s people with image-driven messages of forthcoming hope.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings read through the prophecy of Haggai and find that the real issues rarely change—past, present, or future.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings read through the prophecy of Haggai and find that the real issues rarely change—past, present, or future.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the different leadership styles seen during the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the different leadership styles seen during the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings move into the fourth voice of Isaiah, seen in chapters 55–66. We hear the compelling promise of restoration for God’s people and the invitation for them to become the people they were meant to be.
1 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF)
Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held Evans
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings move into the fourth voice of Isaiah, seen in chapters 55–66. We hear the compelling promise of restoration for God’s people and the invitation for them to become the people they were meant to be.
1 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF)
Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held Evans
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings challenge the typical understanding of the voice of Isaiah, taking a look at the servant discourse in chapters 40–54.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings challenge the typical understanding of the voice of Isaiah, taking a look at the servant discourse in chapters 40–54.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover that the famous story of Job is so much more than we ever realized.
NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell
Literary Structure (Chiasm) of the Bible
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover that the famous story of Job is so much more than we ever realized.
NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell
Literary Structure (Chiasm) of the Bible
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of Daniel and its persistent and sometimes hidden message of perseverance.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of Daniel and its persistent and sometimes hidden message of perseverance.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the apocalyptic visions of Ezekiel and his message of encouragement to a people trapped in exile.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the apocalyptic visions of Ezekiel and his message of encouragement to a people trapped in exile.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of prophet Joel speaking to God’s people about the hope that exists, even in the midst of utter destruction.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of prophet Joel speaking to God’s people about the hope that exists, even in the midst of utter destruction.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the shortest prophet in Tanakh—the book of Obadiah—and its condemnation of the nation of Edom for their lack of care for their brother and their neighbor.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the shortest prophet in Tanakh—the book of Obadiah—and its condemnation of the nation of Edom for their lack of care for their brother and their neighbor.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into one of Marty’s favorite prophecies: the book of Habakkuk. They examine the complaints submitted by the prophet and his ensuing dialogue with God.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into one of Marty’s favorite prophecies: the book of Habakkuk. They examine the complaints submitted by the prophet and his ensuing dialogue with God.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the often-avoided book of Lamentations and the shocking space it creates for the dark things that need to be grieved.
Learning to Lament, Part 1: The Culture of Denial — The RobCast, Episode 92
Learning to Lament, Part 2: Widow, Slave, Mother — The RobCast, Episode 93
Learning to Lament, Part 3: She’s Finding Her Voice — The RobCast, Episode 94
Learning to Lament, Part 4: As Deep as the Sea — The RobCast, Episode 95
Learning to Lament, Part 5: Skirts and Virgins — The RobCast, Episode 96
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the often-avoided book of Lamentations and the shocking space it creates for the dark things that need to be grieved.
Learning to Lament, Part 1: The Culture of Denial — The RobCast, Episode 92
Learning to Lament, Part 2: Widow, Slave, Mother — The RobCast, Episode 93
Learning to Lament, Part 3: She’s Finding Her Voice — The RobCast, Episode 94
Learning to Lament, Part 4: As Deep as the Sea — The RobCast, Episode 95
Learning to Lament, Part 5: Skirts and Virgins — The RobCast, Episode 96
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin our journey through the Babylonian prophets, examining the famous weeping prophet: Jeremiah.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin our journey through the Babylonian prophets, examining the famous weeping prophet: Jeremiah.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the Assyrian period of history by looking at one of the most distressing prophets: the voice of 2 Isaiah as he delivers numerous woes to the nations of the world, including God’s people. Yet even this is not void of hope as we see it scattered throughout today’s portion of Text.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the Assyrian period of history by looking at one of the most distressing prophets: the voice of 2 Isaiah as he delivers numerous woes to the nations of the world, including God’s people. Yet even this is not void of hope as we see it scattered throughout today’s portion of Text.
