Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the books of Moses and conclude Session 1 of the podcast.Session 1 Capstone Presentation (PDF)BEMA Discipleship on FacebookBEMA Discipleship on Twitter

31: Remember Where You Came From

May 11th, 2017 40m 45s

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring our study of Torah to a close by exploring the book of Deuteronomy, examining its call to remember our stories.Remember Where You Came From Presentation (PDF)The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. RichterTopic: Deu

30: Lead with Your Voice

May 4th, 2017 46m 16s

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of the desert and the book of Numbers with the story of Moses striking the rock and subsequently having his entrance to the Promised Land denied.Lead with Your Voice Presentation (PDF)

29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi

Apr 27th, 2017 33m 19s

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert. We will see God’s continual use of the desert to minister to us and to teach us how to minister to others.Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi Presentation (

28: Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk

Apr 20th, 2017 22m 2s

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the ar'ar and tamarisk trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk Presentation (PDF)BEMA

27: Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia

Apr 13th, 2017 24m 35s

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the rotem and acacia trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia Presentation (PDF)The Story

26: Images of the Desert — Shepherd

Apr 6th, 2017 36m 22s

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the first in a series of images found in the desert — what it means to be a shepherd in the biblical world.Images of the Desert — Shepherd Presentation (PDF)Walking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander La

25: A Kingdom of What?

Mar 30th, 2017 40m 29s

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give an overview of the book of Leviticus.A Kingdom of What? Presentation (PDF)Leviticus: A Call to Priesthood — Real Life

24: Creating a Space

Mar 23rd, 2017 55m 23s

We consider the implications of the story of the Tabernacle in our own pursuits of God.Creating a Space Presentation (PDF)Walter Brueggemann, “An Alternative Way” — The Work of the PeopleThe Practice of the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceOn

23: Falling on Joyful Faces

Mar 16th, 2017 23m 8s

We look at the construction of the Tabernacle and its call to be a place of rest, covering Exodus 24–40.Falling on Joyful Faces Presentation (PDF)With All Your Heart — Ray Vander Laan

22: Under the Chuppah

Mar 9th, 2017 40m 3s

We discuss Israel’s arrival at Sinai and the ensuing covenant relationship with their God, covering Exodus 19–23.Under the Chuppah Presentation (PDF)Zondervan Archeological Study Bible

21: With All Your Soul & “Very”

Mar 2nd, 2017 40m 4s

We explore the next two tests of God’s people on their way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 16–17.With All Your Soul & “Very” Presentation (PDF)Learn the “Jesus Shema”

20: With All Your Heart

Feb 23rd, 2017 31m 18s

We look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 14, and then we dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 15.With All Your Heart Presentation (PDF)

19: A Strengthened Heart

Feb 16th, 2017 35m 2s

We dive into the story of the Passover and its plagues, God’s interaction with Pharaoh, and the call of God’s rescued people.The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrmankavad — Blue Letter Biblehazak — Blue Letter Bible

18: A Tale of Two Kingdoms

Feb 9th, 2017 43m 36s

We set up the narrative of God’s story as a contrast between empire and shalom.That the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander LaanGod Heard Their Cry, Lesson 1 — YouTube

17: A God Who Hears the Cry

Feb 2nd, 2017 43m 34s

We wrap up the introduction to God’s story and set up the narrative of the remainder of Scripture in an effort to understand what God is rescuing His people from.A God Who Hears the Cry Presentation (PDF)That the World May Know — Faith Lessons,

16: Out of the Pit

Jan 26th, 2017 46m 17s

We finish our study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41–50.Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF)Rabbi David Fohrman — TorahAnytimeTopic: Joseph — Aleph Beta Academy

15: Into the Pit

Jan 19th, 2017 46m 55s

We begin our study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37–40.Into the Pit Presentation (PDF)

14: Grappling with God, Part 2

Jan 12th, 2017 38m 17s

We continue our look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis chapters 32 through 35.Aleph Beta Academy

13: Grappling with God, Part 1

Jan 5th, 2017 36m 43s

Today we begin our look at the life of Jacob, starting with Genesis 25 and moving through chapter 31.Aleph Beta AcademyGod Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

12: A Mission Realized

Dec 15th, 2016 38m 15s

We cover the life of Isaac as told in Genesis 24 and 26, where we begin to see the initial realization of God’s promise to Abraham.History of male circumcision — WikipediaGeorge DeJong, Under the Fig TreeThe Epic of Eden by Sandra L. RichterSan

11: Here I Am

Dec 8th, 2016 53m 48s

We continue to look at the kind of partner God has chosen in Abraham.Here I Am Presentation (PDF)Aleph Beta Academy

10: Walking the Blood Path

Dec 1st, 2016 49m 49s

We work through Genesis 15–17, continuing our look at the evolving partnership between God and Abram.Walking the Blood Path Presentation (PDF)Aleph Beta Academy

9: Letting Go

Nov 17th, 2016 40m 59s

We talk about Genesis 12–14: the call of Abram and his initial adventures in the land of Canaan.

8: Buried in a Genealogy

Nov 10th, 2016 27m 9s

We ask the same question the Rabbis have asked over the centuries: Why did God choose Abraham?Buried in a Genealogy Presentation (PDF)The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter