Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Jesus’s final discourse in John as he prepares for his imminent arrest, considering what it means that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

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BEMA 22: Under the Chuppah

The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

BEMA 87: John — Grafted

BEMA 137: A Dry Tree

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an examination of the “Book of Hours” or the “Book of Glory.” What does it look like to believe in Jesus?

John — Loved to the End Presentation (PDF)

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BEMA 131: Betrayal

The Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter Rollins

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Steve Park, founder of Little Lights Urban Ministries in Washington, DC. He teaches race literacy for Christians, provides after-school and summer programs, adult and employment programs, Christian mentoring and Bible studies, and so much more.

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Little Lights

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

The World’s Religions by Huston Smith

Race: The Power of an Illusion — PBS

Race Literacy 101 Class

Little Lights on YouTube

Little Lights on Facebook

Little Lights on Instagram

Little Lights on LinkedIn

Little Lights on Twitter

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Steve Park.

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Brent Billings and Josh Bossé resume an reexamination of John 6 as Jesus continues to subvert the expectations of the people as the second Moses.

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Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

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Brent Billings and Josh Bossé examine John 6 for a second time, looking at the test Jesus gives to his disciples as they prepare to feed the 5000.

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BEMA 281: John — You Are Gods

Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John’s “Book of Signs” and the concluding examination of belief and disbelief.

Discussion Video for BEMA 285

BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

Thought of the Day: Two Hands of Faith — Marty Solomon, YouTube

The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work toward the closing of the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John as Jesus states that his hour has come.

Discussion Video for BEMA 284

BEMA 124: Statement of Triumph

The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

Voice of God — Wikipedia

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the Pharisees’ reaction to the raising of Lazarus, as well as the story of Mary anointing Jesus for burial.

Discussion Video for BEMA 283

“Missing God in the Name of God” sermon — University Christian Church, YouTube

The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

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Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss a story about Mary and Martha and Jesus, which also happens to contain an episode about the death and resurrection of Lazarus.

Discussion Video for BEMA 282

“Lazarus Come Forth” by Carmen — YouTube

“The Way of Suffering: A Reasoning of the Heart” by Jerome A. Miller

Existence of God by John R. Jacobson

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Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss spiritual leadership and the conversations with Jesus in the temple courts at the Festival of Dedication.

Discussion Video for BEMA 281

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Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

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