Hi!
My name is Adam and I’m listening to the BEMA Podcast by Marty Solomon and co-hosted by Brent Billings.
As I listen through the podcast, I’m taking notes. These are my notes of the content presented on the podcast and are not intended to imply the beliefs of Marty or Brent.
I reserve the right to be incorrect.
My Notes
I have binged this podcast and did not take the time to take notes along the way. As I go back through the podcast, I’ll take notes and publish them here.
Session 1
-1: What Is BEMA? - Establishing Goals
0: Introductory Lesson - Eastern and Western Perspectives
1: Trust the Story - The Creation Story of Genesis 1
2: Knowing When to Say Enough - Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden
3: Master the Beast - Cain and Abel
4: His Bow in the Clouds - Noah and the Flood
5: A Misplaced Curse - Noah after the Flood
6: A Tale of a Tower - The Tower of Babel
7: The Preface - Summary of Genesis 1–11
8: Buried in Genealogy - Why Abraham?
9: Letting Go - Abram in Canaan and Egypt
10: Walking the Blood Path - Abram and the Blood Path Covenant
11: Here I Am - A Partner in Abraham
12: A Mission Realized - The Life of Isaac
13: Grappling with God, Part 1 - The Life of Jacob, Part 1
14: Grappling with God, Part 2 - The Life of Jacob, Part 2
15: Into The Pit - The Life of Joseph, Part 1
16: Out of the Pit - The Life of Joseph, Part 2
17: A God Who Hears the Cry - Introduction and Narrative
18: A Tale of Two Kingdoms - Empire vs. Shalom
19: A Strengthened Heart - The Passover and the Plagues
20: With All Your Heart - Crossing the Sea and Test of the Heart
21: With All Your Soul & “Very” - Test of the Soul and Test of the “Very”
21b: Jesus Shema - A Daily Prayer
22: Under the Chuppah - The Ten Commandments
23: Falling on Joyful Faces - The Tabernacle
24: Creating A Space - Spiritual Disciplines
25: A Kingdom of What? - Leviticus
26: Images of the Desert — Shepherd - Shepherds
27: Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia - Rotem and Acacia Trees
28: Images of the Desert — Ar’ar and Tamarisk - Ar’ar and Tamarisk Trees
29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi - Wadi and En Gedi
30: Lead with Your Voice - Moses and the Promised Land
31: Remember Where You Came From - The Call of Deuteronomy
32: Session 1 Capstone - Conclusion of Session 1
Session 2
33: Session 2 Intro - Introduction to Session 2
34: The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) - Joshua, Part 1
35: Crossroads of the Earth - Joshua, Part 2
36: The Redemption Cycle - Judges
37: A Love Story - Ruth
38: A Donkey Herder to Lead Us - Saul and David
39: A King After God’s Own Heart - David and Goliath
40: One Story, Two Sources - Samuel & Kings and Chronicles
41: The Story Behind the Story - David and Solomon in Chronicles
42: The Fire of Elijah - Elijah
43: Go in Peace - Naaman
44: Our Harps in the Trees - The Psalms
45: Wisdom and Meaning - Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
46: Song of Sexuality - Song of Songs
47: The Lord’s Mouthpiece - The Prophets
48: Amos — Plumb Line - Amos
49: Hosea — Prostitute - Hosea
49b: Verastikh (Hosea) - A Daily Prayer
50: Micah — Judge - Micah
51: 1 Isaiah — Vineyard - 1 Isaiah
52: Jonah — Potential - Jonah
53: Nahum — Diyn - Nahum
54: Zephaniah — T’shuvah - Zephaniah
55: 2 Isaiah — Woe - 2 Isaiah
56: Jeremiah — Weeping - Jeremiah
57: Lamentations — Lament and Hope - Lamentations
58: Habakkuk — Watchtower - Habakkuk
59: Obadiah — Petra - Obadiah
60: Joel — Locusts - Joel
61: Ezekiel — Strength - Ezekiel
62: Daniel — Son of Man - Daniel
63: Job — Perspective - Job
64: 3 Isaiah — Servant - 3 Isaiah
65: 4 Isaiah — Hope - 4 Isaiah
66. Ezra/Nehemiah - Passionate Leadership - Ezra and Nehemiah
67: Haggai – Build! - Haggai
68: Zechariah — Apocalyptic Literature - Zechariah
69: Malachi — Q&A - Malachi
70: Esther — Purim - Esther
71: The Prophetic Table - Summary and Conclusion of the Prophets
72: Session 2 Capstone - Conclusion of Session 2
Session 3
73: Session 3 Intro - Introduction to Session 3
74: Silent Years — Synagogue - Synagogue and Education System
75: Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism - Hellenistic Culture
76: Silent Years — Sadducees - Sadducees, Chief Priests
77: Silent Years — Herodians - Herodians
78: Silent Years — Essenes - The Essenes
79: Silent Years — Zealots - The Zealots
80: Silent Years — Pharisees - The Pharisees
81: Silent Years — Association - Christ’s Perfect Timing
82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and Why - Biblical Authorship
83: Gospel Narrative - What Gospel Means
84: Matthew — Mumzer - Overview of Matthew
85: Mark — Roman Gospel - Overview of Mark
86: Luke — Ordered - Overview of Luke
87: John — Grafted - Overview of John
88: Setting the Stage - Geography of the Galilee
89: Written in the Stars - The Birth of Jesus and the Visit of the Magi
90: A Gospel of Two Kingdoms - Herod the Great
91: Tavilah T’Shuvah - John the Baptist
92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos - The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus
93: Blessed - The Beatitudes
94: Hope of the World - Salt and Light
95: Abolish or Fulfill - To Abolish or Fulfill the Law
96: But I Say Unto You - Murder, Adultery, Divorce, etc.
97: Done in Secret - Generosity, Prayer, Fasting
98: A Good Eye - Treasure, Worry, Judgment, Gifts
99: Fruit of Fools - Gates, Trees, Fools, and Houses
100: Healing at Great Cost - Jesus Heals the People
101: The Other Side - The Demon-Possessed Man
102: Son of Man - The Paralyzed Man, Matthew, and Fasting
103: Healing in His Wings - Healing and Harvest
104: Innocent as Doves - Sending the Disciples
105: An Explosive Kingdom - John the Baptist and Eschatology
106: Jury Duty in Sodom - Tyre, Sidon, and Sodom
107: Donkeys and Rabbis - Sabbath and the Law
108: The Fruit of Beelzebul - Demons and a Sign
109: Which Soil? - The Parable of the Soils
110: Jewish Hermeneutics - PaRDeS
111: A Farmer and a Woman - The Parables of a Mustard Seed and Yeast
112: Explanations That Don’t Explain - The Parable of the Weeds “Explained”
113: Treasures and Pearls - The Parables of Treasure and a Pearl
114: Fish in a Net - The Parable of Fish Caught in a Net
115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big Lesson - Feeding the 5000
116: She Giggled - Peter Walks on Water
117: Jesus Resorts to Name Calling - The Canaanite Woman
118: Eyes That Cannot See - Feeding the 4000
119: The Gates of Hell - The Confession at Caesarea Philippi
120: Truth and Light - Transfiguration and Taxes
121: The Key to Your Own Prison - Stumbling and Forgiveness
122: A Naked Thing - Divorce, Children, and Wealth
123: The Heat of the Day - The Parable of the Vineyard
124: Statement of Triumph - Donkeys, Cleansing, and Authority
125: Are You Talking to Me? - Sons, Tenants, and a Wedding Banquet
126: Trapped by a Question - Tribute, Marriage, Commands, Son of David
127: Six or Seven? - The Seven Woes
128: Faithful and Wise Steward - The Fall or the End
129: The Final Week - Trial and Crucifixion
130: The Plot to Kill Jesus - Who Killed Jesus?
131: Betrayal - Who Betrayed Jesus?
132: Go - Resurrection and Commission
133: Session 3 Capstone - Conclusion of Session 3
Session 4
134: Session 4 Intro - Introduction to Session 4
135: Uncut Corners - Pentecost and the Spirit
136: Each One - Bringing the Kingdom
137: A Dry Tree - Martyrs and Eunuchs
138: Unclean Sheets - Saul and Cornelius
139: Theosabes - Saul Becomes Paul
140: Not to Burden You - A Covenant for the Gentiles
141: Mathetes or Talmidim? - Progression of Paul
142: Calling of a Prophet - When Saul Became Paul
143: The Epilogue - The Epilogue of the Narrative
144: Galatians — Paul’s Gospel - Received from Jesus
145: Galatians — Right Hand of Fellowship - Not Running in Vain
146: Galatians — The Curse - Why We Have the Law
147: Galatians — Two Women, Two Covenants - Belonging to a Covenant
148: Galatians — Set Free to Be Free - New Creation in Christ
149: Romans — Blended Family - All Fall Short
150: Romans — Righteousness from God - Where We Find Righteousness
151: Romans — Buried Alive - The Greatest Kal Va’omer
152: Romans — The Struggle - More Than Conquerors
153: Romans — The Potter - Predestination and Election
154: Romans — Therefore - Called to Love
155: Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission - Closing and Overview of Romans
156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body - Reminded of Love Incarnate
157: 2 Corinthians — Apostleship - Paul’s Credentials Solidified
158: Ephesians — Family Membership - Living Out the Gospel
159: Philippians — Joy - Faith, Love, Generosity
160: Colossians — Gnostic Heresy - Wrestling with Shadows
161: 1 Thessalonians — Parousia - The Second Coming
162: 2 Thessalonians — Man of Lawlessness - The Mysterious Character
163: Pastoral Epistles — Timid Timothy & Tough Titus - The Right Man for the Job
164: Philemon — Faith Works - Living for the Right Reasons
165: Hebrews — Running a Better Race - A Better Way to Live
166: Hebrews — Atonement 101 - He Sat Down
167: James — Mitzvoth - Faith in Action
168: 1 Peter — Living Stones and a Spiritual House - A View of Hope
169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation - Encouraging Early Believers
170: 1 John — Love and Truth - Loving Each Other
171: 2 John — The “Woman” - Seeing Through the Lens of Love
172: 3 John — Diotrephes - A Lack of Hospitality
173: Jude — False Teachers - Idolatry, Sexual Immorality, and Wealth and Influence
174: Revelation — A Book for Its Time - A Retelling of Apocalyptic Literature
175: Revelation — Ephesus and Their First Love - Changing Conditions in Ephesus
176: Revelation — Smyrna and Their Crown - Unlocked by Cultural Context
177: Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne - Rooted in Paganism
178: Revelation — Thyatira and Her Jezebel - Using Text and Context
179: Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis - Engaging Sh’phelah
180: Revelation — Philadelphia and Their New Name - The Doorway to Asia Minor
181: Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea - We Did It Ourselves
182: Revelation — The Throne Room - Deliverance from Persecution
183: Revelation — Seals from Scripture - The Return of the Horses
184: Revelation — Let the Games Begin - The Olympic Format
185: Revelation — Bittersweet Prophecy - Familiar Witnesses
186: Revelation — Mother and Dragons - A Beast Rising
187: Revelation — The Blessed and Faithful Fallen - Plagues and Bowls of Wrath
188: Revelation — The Fall of Greatness - The Spirit of Prophecy Returns
189: Revelation — The End Is a New Beginning - New Heaven and New Earth
190: Session 4 Capstone - Conclusion of Session 4
Session 5
191: Session 5 Intro - Introduction to Session 5
192: Telling a Story - The Narrative of Church History
193: AD 100–300 - A Schism Between Jews and Gentiles
194: AD 300–500 - Christianity in Council
195: AD 500–700 - Rise of the Monastic Movement
196: AD 700–1000 - The East-West Schism
197: AD 1000–1300 - A Dark History
198: AD 1300–1550 - Indulgences and the Spark of the Reformation
199: AD 1550–1650 - Church and State
200: AD 1650–1800 - Exponential Division and Diversity
201: AD 1800–1925 - Theological and Scientific Movements
202: AD 1925 to Today - A Fundamental Shift
203: You Are Here - The Four Pillars of BEMA
204: Session 5 Capstone - Conclusion of Session 5
Session 6
205: Session 6 Intro - Starting a New Journey
206: Reed Dent — The Nature of Truth - All Facts Are Truthful, but Not All Truth Is Factual
207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred Overlap - Embracing the Tension of the Bible
208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders - Why Midrash Is Told and How to Relate to It
209: Midrash — Noah’s Backstory and the Nephilim - Are the Nephilim Part of Noah’s Story?
210: Midrash — The Man in the Fur Coat - Insulator, Assimilator, or Engager
211: John Whittaker — Blue Jeans Theology - Learning to Hear What the Bible Says
212: Character Study — Jacob, Part 1 - Family Dysfunction
213: Character Study — Jacob, Part 2 - Family Dysfunction
214: Character Study — Joseph, Part 1 - Who Bought Joseph?
215: Character Study — Joseph, Part 2 - Family Redemption
216: Porshe Chiles — Can We Talk? - Being Seen in the Narrative of God
217: Midrash — Isaac’s Bad Eyes - Trauma on the Mountain
218: Midrash — Death at Dinner - Eliezer and Radical Hospitality
219: Becky Solomon — Loving the Adventure - Finding a New Way to Live
220: The Chosen S1E1 — “I Have Called You by Name” - Mary Magdalene Redeemed
221: The Chosen S1E2 — “Shabbat” - A Practice Spanning the Centuries
222: The Chosen S1E3 — “Jesus Loves the Little Children” - The Humanity of Jesus Explored
223: The Chosen S1E4 — “The Rock on Which It Is Built” - Simon Encounters Jesus
224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift” - Jesus Performs His First Public Miracle
225: The Chosen S1E6 — “Indescribable Compassion” - Jesus Heals Leprous and Paralyzed Men
226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations” - Jesus Meets with Nicodemus and Calls Matthew
227: The Chosen S1E8 — “I Am He” - Jesus and the Woman at the Well
228: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 1 - The Chosen, Season 1
229: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 2 - The Chosen, Season 1
230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered - Childlike Faith and Western Culture
231: Introducing the Team — Deconstruction w/ Reed Dent - Removing the Scaffolding
232: Introducing the Team — Jephthah’s Daughter w/ Elle Grover Fricks - Words for Laws, Decrees, Commands, etc., and Jephthah’s Daughter
233: Introducing the Team – Striking the Rock w/ Josh Bossé - An Issue of Rebellion
234: Jen Rosner — The Jewish Roots of Christianity - Healing the Jewish-Christian Schism
235: Jewish Roots — Tanakh and Religion - Using Tanakh in the New Testament and Jesus’s Plans for Religion
236: Jewish Roots — Paul, Jewish Law, and Atonement in Hebrews - Whether Paul Followed Jewish Law and Comparing the Atonement Process in Hebrews to the Mosaic Processes Seen in Torah
237: Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History - When and How Judaism and Christianity Diverged, and How Jewish-Christian Relations Have Worked Throughout the Centuries
238: Jewish Roots — What Difference Does It Make? - The Jewish Character of the Church and the Difference It Makes for Christians
239: Abraham Considers a Catechism w/ Reed Dent - Faith and the Fears of Deconstruction
240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover Fricks - Exploring the Archaeological Age of Joshua
241: Becky Solomon — Don’t Exasperate Your Kids - State of the Podcast and Parenting
242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables - An Overview of Spiritual Abuse
243: Spiritual Abuse — The Place We Find Ourselves - Definitions and Symptoms of Spiritual Abuse
244: Spiritual Abuse — The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill - The Good, the Bad, and the Complexities
245: Spiritual Abuse — Liturgy for Repentance and Healing - Prayers and Reflections for Humanity
246: Eugenia Ortega — A Look into Our Window - Curiosity and Empathy
247: Sleepless in Susa w/ Josh Bossé - Esther’s Plan for the King’s Throne Room
248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks - Considering What the Text Actually Says
249: Michael Burns — Escaping the Beast - Politics, Allegiance, and Kingdom
250: The Chosen S1E0 — “The Shepherd” - Where It All Started
251: John Roberts — A Griever’s Guide to Life - Believing in a God Who Provides the Right People at the Right Time
252: John — What’s in a Logos? - An Introduction to Jesus
253: John — Come and See - John the Baptist Transfers Disciples
254: John — A Wedding and Some Housekeeping - The First Sign and Cleaning the Temple
255: John — Water, Spirit, Darkness, Light - The Fundamentals of the Kingdom
256: John — The One from Above - John the Baptist Ratifies the Identity and Ministry of Christ
257: John — Wells and Husbands - Samaritans and the Woman at the Well
258: The Chosen S2E1 — “Thunder” (Bonus Episode) - Building Relationships in Samaria
259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan - Experiencing a Miracle
260: The Chosen S2E2 — “I Saw You” (Bonus Episode) - Philip and Nathanael Join the Disciples
261: John — What Do You Want? - Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
262: The Chosen S2E3 — “Matthew 4:24” (Bonus Episode) - Jesus Heals and the Disciples Wrestle
263: John — Weighty Testimony - The Authority of and Testimonies about Jesus
264: The Chosen S2E4 — “The Perfect Opportunity” (Bonus Episode) - Healing at the Pool and the Introduction to Simon the Zealot
265: John — Make Him King - Feeding the 5000 and Walking on Water
266: The Chosen S2E5 — “Spirit” (Bonus Episode) - Simon the Zealot Joins the Disciples and Mary Struggles
267: John — The Far Side of a Tumultuous Sea - Jesus Is the Bread of Life
268: The Chosen S2E6 — “Unlawful” (Bonus Episode) - Mary Returns, Jesus Continues Sabbath Work
269: John — Any Time Will Do - Jesus and the Festival of Tabernacles
270: The Chosen S2E7 — “Reckoning” (Bonus Episode) - Jesus Detained While Planning a Sermon
271: John — The Greatest Day of the Feast - Jesus Offers Living Water
272: The Chosen S2E8 — “Beyond Mountains” (Bonus Episode) - Jesus Finishes His Sermon and the Disciples Meet Judas
273: John — Pericope of an Honor Contest - The Woman Caught in Adultery
274: John — Light of the World - Continuing Disputes on the Identity of Jesus
275: Kate Schmidgall — BitterSweet - The Kingdom Work of Storytelling
276: John — Who Is Your Father? - Father God, Father Abraham, or the Father of Lies
277: John — Before Abraham Was - Jesus Makes Another Claim of Divinity
278: John — Only the Blind Can See - Jesus Heals a Blind Man on the Sabbath
279: John — My Sheep, My Voice - Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
280: The Road Back to Eden - Learning to Speak Other Languages
281: John — You Are Gods - Jesus Confronts a Charge of Blasphemy
282: John — The Dance of Grief - Approaches to Grief by Mary and Martha
283: John — Missing God in the Name of God - The Plot to Kill Jesus and His Anointing by Mary
284: John — The Hour Has Come - Jesus Comes to Jerusalem and Predicts His Death
285: John — Book of Signs - Wrestling with Belief
286: John — The Test of Bread - Jesus Tests Philip and Andrew
287: John — The Test of Meat - Jesus Increases the Stakes
288: Steve Park — Little Lights - The Kingdom of God Is a Diverse Community
289: John — Loved to the End - Jesus Washes Feet and Makes Predictions
290: John — This Is the Way - Jesus Is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
291: John — Parakletos - Jesus Makes Preparations for the Holy Spirit
292: John — The Pruning Work of Persecution - Jesus Is the True Vine
293: John — Sin, Righteousness, Judgment - The Holy Spirit Guides Into Truth
294: John — Sacrifice, Suffering, and Joy - A Hebrew Lesson on Sacrifices and the Suffering and Joy of the Disciples
295: John — Strategy - Jesus Prays for Unity
296: John — I Am He - Jesus Is Arrested and Tried
297: Kat Armas — Abuelita Faith - Finding the Greatest Theologians
298: John — Not Forsaken - Jesus Is Crucified
299: John — One Pierced - Jesus Is Buried
300: John — The Migdal - Miriam the Migdal, or Mary Magdalene
301: John — On Doubting and Locked Doors - Thomas, Doubt, and Belief
302: John — Do You Even Like Me? - Jesus Restores Peter and John Concludes His Gospel
303: The History and Style of the Gospel of John - The History of Textual Criticism on John and His Style
304: The Construction of the Gospel of John - The History of Textual Criticism on John and His Style
305: Gary Burge — Interpreting the Gospel of John - Context Is King
306: Brian David — Chiasms in John - That You May Believe
307: Tohu va Vohu (State of the Podcast) - Thankful for How Far We’ve Come, Hopeful for What Lies Ahead
308: The Chosen S2E9 — “The Messengers” - A Special Christmas Presentation
309: On Social Media (Bonus Episode) - Addressing Our Use of Twitter and Social Media
310: The Nativity Story - Marty’s Favorite Christmas Movie
311: Keith Simon — Truth Over Tribe - Pledging Allegiance to the Lamb
312: Parables — Dissecting a Swallow - An Introduction to Parables
313: Parables — The Good Samaritan - How to Love People We’d Rather Not
314: Parables — The Barn Builder - Accumulating Worthless Wealth
315: Parables — The Lost Son - Also Known as the Prodigal Son
316: Parables — The Unforgiving Servant - Bookkeeping and Enemies
317: Asking Better Questions of the Bible w/ Erin Geiselman - Turning the Table on Marty and His Book
318: Alonzo Felder — Discovering A. S. J. Allen - Understanding Who We Are by Honoring Our Ancestors
319: The Forgotten Women — Presentism and Primitivism - Dodging the Dangers of Presentism and Primitivism
320: The Forgotten Women — Sages and Wise Women - Identifying Prominent Roles in the Community
321: The Forgotten Women of the Tanakh - Women from Genesis, Exodus, and Isaiah
322: The Forgotten Women of the New Testament - Prophets, Servants, and Ministers
323: The Forgotten Women of the Apocalypse - Two Figures in Revelation
324: Anita Grace Brown — Finding Christ in Yoga - Engaging Yoga to Find Healing
325: Sanctuary — Waking Up in the Mishkan - The Testimonies of Light and Darkness
326: Sanctuary — Entering the Mishkan - Inviting People into the Tent
327: Sanctuary — Feasting at the Mishkan - Growth in Community
328: Sanctuary — Listening by the Mishkan - Engaging Spiritual Leadership
329: Sanctuary — Moving the Mishkan - Meeting God in Surprising Ways
330: Sanctuary — Traversing the Mishkan - The Image and Likeness of God
331: Sanctuary — Resting with the Mishkan - Exploring Sabbath in the Presence of God
332: Andrew DeCort — Flourishing on the Edge of Faith - Taking the Prayer of Jesus Seriously
333: Session 6 Capstone - Conclusion of Session 6
Session 7
334: Session 7 Intro - Stepping into Sabbath
335: The Chosen S3E1 — “Homecoming” (Bonus Episode) - Practical Application of the Words of Jesus
336: Sabbath Reflection I — Truth - Reflecting on the Tabernacle
337: The Chosen S3E2 — “Two by Two” (Bonus Episode) - The Disciples Are Sent Out
338: Sabbath Reflection II — Love - Reflecting on the Tabernacle
339: The Chosen S3E3 — “Physician, Heal Yourself” (Bonus Episode) - Jesus Returns to Nazareth
340: Sabbath Reflection III — Community - Reflecting on the Tabernacle
341: The Chosen S3E4 — “Clean, Part 1” (Bonus Episode) - The Disciples Engage in Healing
342: Sabbath Reflection IV — Teaching - Reflecting on the Tabernacle
343: The Chosen S3E5 — “Clean, Part 2” (Bonus Episode) - Jesus Takes Healing to a New Level
344: Sabbath Reflection V — Place - Reflecting on the Tabernacle
345: The Chosen S3E6 — “Intensity in Tent City” (Bonus Episode) - Pilate Enters, John Questions, Jesus Heals
346: Sabbath Reflection VI — Wonder - Reflecting on the Tabernacle
347: The Chosen S3E7 — “Ears to Hear” (Bonus Episode) - Simon Takes a Step Forward
348: Sabbath Reflection VII — Trust - Reflecting on the Tabernacle
349: The Chosen S3E8 — “Sustenance” (Bonus Episode) - Taking the Text Seriously
350: Kat Armstrong — Storyline Bible - Exploring Themes Found Across the Bible
351: Sabbath Reflection Music (Bonus Episode) - Extended Music
352: Sabbath Practice — Attentiveness - Attending to the World Around Us
353: Sabbath Practice — Heart - Or Baseball Bats
354: Sabbath Practice — Flow - Letting the Spirit Carry You as a Sail
355: Sabbath Practice — Discipline - Doing the Work to Create Space
356: Sabbath Practice — Friendship w/ Derrick James Rohr III - Engaging the Work of Friendship
357: Sabbath Practice — Fasting - In the Bible and History
358: Sabbath Practice — Prayer - In the Bible and History
359: Dallas Jenkins — Humanity and Historicity (Bonus Episode) - God Does Impossible Math
360: Session 7 Capstone - Conclusion of Session 7
Session 8
361: Session 8 Intro - Returning to Ordinary Time
362: Isaiah — Prophetic Pathos - A Prophet Who Feels Fiercely
363: Isaiah — Prophetic Imagination - Grief and Hope
364: Isaiah — Opening Provocations - Under the Reign of King Uzziah
365: Isaiah — Prophet vs. Wizard Priests - Contrasting Isaiah with the Surrounding Culture
366: Isaiah — Let the Man Cook! - Hope in the Face of Cynicism and Despair
367: Isaiah — Burdens - The Care of God for All Nations
368: Elisa Bosley — Spiritual Eldercare - Just Show Up
369: Isaiah — The Choice Is Yours - Hope Waits to Be Chosen
370: Isaiah — Woes - God’s Message to His People
371: Isaiah — The Hulk Factor - All Nations Are Subject
372: Isaiah — History and Redaction - Thinking Critically About the Source
373: Preston Ulmer — Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus - Doubts as a Sign of a Vibrant Faith
374: Isaiah — When Suffering Is the Way - Isaiah and Tikkun Olam
375: Isaiah — What Perseverance Produces - The Suffering Servant