So, I loved Marty when he preached at Long Hollow so I listened to the podcast. I learned a lot but I have to admit I was disappointed with some of the comments that Marty said in reference to some of the people in the Bible questioning who God chose as his people like Jacob/Israel. Then I got to season 2 and when he started on Judges and started saying some of these things probably didn’t happen, I got frustrated because the Bible is the inherent word of God and he’s not going to put things in the Bible that are not true. Yes man wrote it, but it was inspired by the Holy Spirit. I learned a lot about the Jewish ways and I value what I learned in the beginning of season 1, the second half really slowed down. But I can’t bring myself to listen anymore and hear someone talk so negatively about the word of God. I’m just sad about this. I had so much hope. Maybe someday I’ll come back and give it another shot but I doubt it. Listen with a grain of salt on some of the stuff said if you’re going to listen when he talks about these types of things. I couldn’t bring myself to listen to him get to the prophets and see what he had to say about Gods word on those. I don’t think his view of the Bible is helpful so far. Sorry. Just being honest and sharing my opinion but I’m really bummed.

The Bema podcast is one of the singular best resources for folks who want to clarify, reinvigorate, or deepen their understanding of the Bible. Both in what it says and what it means as well as how it relates to a life that reflects the way of Jesus. As a 4-year listener, I am encouraged by the growth of the podcast, the expanded teaching team, and the continual work to handle the Text well. I can’t recommend this enough, so good!

What a great podcast! Each episode is prepared with great attention to detail and packets with nuggets of wisdom!

Never have I ever experienced a podcast that radically changed my life like this one. I’ll never read the Bible the same or even think the same because my eyes have been opened to the beauty of ancient thought and tradition that predates the scholarship that I held on to so tightly that had no real foundation. Thank you all for giving us such an amazing tool to grow in the Lord.

I’m apart of a small Bible study group, we are listening to this podcast and discussing the episodes. We are all enjoying it. Love learning things from the eastern point of view.

It really helped put into perspective things in the text that I have struggled with and gave me some comfort knowing that it’s okay to ask questions and it’s also okay to think that some of what you may have been taught growing up isn’t necessarily wrong but rather it’s just been misapplied due to wrong context I recommend this show to just about everyone I know that listens to a podcast

I was in love with the first season. I am about to start the second. The thought about the story from an eastern perspective is so eye opening and it goes into so much depth and it’s amazing. 10/10 recommend

So much to explore in the Bible as we have it today…BEMA is a podcast of exploration into the richness of the written word- praise God for the WORD and how we keep learning about the Messiah / even in Genesis 1. Amazing - thankful for this journey through scripture!

I have been listening for a little over 1 year, and truly love it!! It has really helped me see the beauty of scripture, sparking a new excitement for the Bible.

Esse podcast é cheio do sabedoria da Deus graças a Jesus o rei do os céus e o mundo

I find your constant chatter and forced humor back and forth to be distracting — if not immature. I wish you would speak clearly instead of flipping boogers back and forth

I love this podcast, it has given me a better lens to view the Bible through. However in episode 166 when talking atonement, they talk about the scapegoat for Yom Kippur. If you study the temple you learn that this goat was not a scapegoat, that’s a mistranslation. This goat is seen to be Azazel and is taken by the priest and booted off a cliff over sharp rocks. It’s actually a picture of Hasatan, not a scapegoat. Also Marty said the alter of incense is in Kodesh Hakodeshim (The Holy oh Holies). The alter of incense is in Hakodesh (The Holy place), outside the Kodesh Hakodeshim, the same room as the menorah and show bread.

Totally flipped my view of the Bible on its head! Really weeded out the misconceptions that are taught in a lot of the western church.

This podcasts is so incredible. Bring a deeper understand on the Character and heart of God throughout the entirety of scripture. It stirred up a new hunger for the word of God in my heart and has helped me to gain clarity on many Old Testament passages that just seemed confusing. Thank you for the investment of time and consistency you poured into these episodes.

I felt stale in my journey until a friend recommended this podcast and I've been on a deeper, life-changing dive back into the word ever since. I so appreciate this show!!

It has brought me so much closer to God. Definitely some good questions that have pushed me.

I’m new to the bema podcast. I have binged all of season 1 and what a treasure I have discovered and learned through Marty’s teaching. I am looking forward to learning more through the rest of the episodes! Thanks for all you do!

I would highly recommend listening to this podcast!! Marty Solomon, who is the host, does a really great job of teaching the Bible from an eastern perspective, which is the where it was written. Knowing the culture behind the Biblical narrative is so important in truly understanding who God is and what He is trying to teach us. Marty and his co-host Brent Billings give such good insights in that regard. Since listening to this podcast, my faith has deepened, my relationship with God and knowledge of who He is has grown tremendously, and I truly feel as though I have a better understanding of the Bible. HIGHLY RECCOMEND :)

I’m thankful for the teachings here at BEMA! As I make my way through the episodes, I see the ways God is shaping my understanding of Him, His purposes, His invitation to partner with Him, and His love for His people. Thanks guys for all you do for your listeners. Your work matters.

I have been a bible reader for many years but never fully grasped how beautiful it is until I started listening to this podcast. I've been through the first five seasons twice now and have learned more from their podcasts that I ever did in my entire Catholic / Christian upbringing. Please keep making these podcasts!

Bema is a serious Bible study! Marty Solomon has a firm grasp on the Jewishness of the scriptures. He has is educated. He is pastoral. He is a teacher. I appreciate his way of making all of the Bible accessible.

I grew up in the church, so I thought I had a good background in Bible knowledge, but this podcast totally changed the depth of that knowledge. There was so much I had to learn! This podcast is great for those new to the Bible as well as those who have studied it for years. My perspective has changed and I feel like I finally understand the historical context on a deeper level. I can’t recommend this podcast enough.

The most important resource in my faith outside of my Bible has been this podcast. Actually, I wouldn’t even call this a podcast, these episodes are lessons and teachings, not just unstructured conversations.

Season one and two have really help me develop a clearer understanding of the biblical narrative and how God is working in His world and our lives.

This podcast helped to continue to shape my understanding of the bible in such a positive way! We journey in this podcast at church and it has created lively and meaningful discussion!!!

Listening from East Asia, this content has transformed my relationship with the word. Just finished season one and WOW. These guys have helped me to understand the narrative in such a new, rich, and deeply transformative way.

Wisdom and warmth and intelligence for interpretation

I’ve been a BEMA listener for around 4 years, and it has radically changed my life. So many parts of scripture that never really made sense before, have become so much more clear. I can’t recommend this podcast enough!

This podcast is one of my favorites! I have learned all sorts of things about God and the history/culture of the stories in the Bible through this podcast. Sure, there are some things that I don’t think I can quite get behind theologically, but wow, I have learned a lot through it! You should for sure give this a listen, especially my personal favorite episode, “Under the Chuppah.”

Interesting, fun, captivating, and life-changing podcast.

This podcast, in session 1 alone, has helped me to deconstruct my production minded empire lifestyle and reconstruct my thoughts to align with Elohim who says I am a good creation, not because of what I can produce, but because He created me! I am partnering with Him to be a rotem bush to others, a stream in their desert! It’s unlocking a loving, caring father that I never knew before. This will change my family for generations and I’m so grateful!

Thankful this show exists and frequently recommend it to others. My only critique is that the music is a bit dramatic and cheesy…but that is just personal opinion. Keep it up!

I have read all of Genesis so many times. Yet, I felt like I was reading it for the first time in listening to Marty & Brent explaining it from the Ancient Hebrew perspective. I can’t recommend it enough!

I have been listening to this podcast for years and am still amazed at all I learn in every episode. Anytime I get into a conversation about faith, I recommend BEMA to them. It has changed my walk with God, deepening it and sweetening it in so many ways. If you want to ponder challenging questions that help you reshape some of the beliefs you have had since you were little in church, helping make your faith more solid and still simultaneously more expansive..listen to this!!

A refreshing approach to studying the Bible starting in Genesis and establishing a foundation to understand the rest of scripture with a Jewish lens and worldview that I have not previously been taught.

This is such a great podcast that’s helped transform my view on so many ideas in the Bible.

I love it. This podcast will bring depth and meaning to reading your Bible. So grateful for Marty and Brent for this fabulous resource.

Recommended to me by a coworker. Love the Jewish/Eastern world view on the Word of God! Brent is hilarious too. Preach on Marty!!!!

I first saw material from Bema on the YouVersion Bible app. I looked it up and am now on the incredible exploration. Just what I’ve wanted to learn more about. THANK YOU and bless you.

I love this podcast. It has taught me to dig deeper and ask more questions. I like how they give potential insights into topics that many might be hesitant to discuss. They lay the options and theories out for the listeners, usually explain which theory makes the most sense to them, and leaves the rest up to the listener to wrestle with and decide for themselves. I think it’s important to remember that just because they say it or theorize something, doesn’t mean it’s true or that they even agree with it 100%. I believe they are simply sharing information and trying to bring the knowledge they’ve learned to our attention to help us better wrestle with different parts of scripture. I also see that there are some critiques about using material from certain pastors / teachers. Just because someone uses a source from a teacher, doesn’t mean they agree 100% with everything that teacher says or does. Sometimes, someone we don’t align with, may have a really great message. I believe in all of these things, it’s good to have an open hand and a discerning spirit. I really appreciate all the information the BEMA podcast brings to light. It has helped me think about things I never would have in the past. My faith has grown as I have been challenged to dig deeper.

I’m so, so glad someone shared this podcast with me. I have read through the Bible several times and this has been my richest journey through the first five books so far (I just finished season one). I’ve been able to bring insight to my small group as we go through the Bible chronologically with content and context I’ve learned on this podcast.

I can't say enough good things. I am learning more in this podcast than I ever have about the Bible. It is absolutely fascinating. I find myself turning it on while I'm driving or working or cleaning ... am I'm always amazed at learning things I never knew. I love the idea of reading God's word in the context of the time it was written, from an eastern perspective, and how he encourages you to ask questions instead of just glossing over those things that stand out as odd.

Honestly, you rarely find groups of people willing to partner with you to study the *entire* Bible. This podcast has been such a gift and enlightening me. I recommend it to anyone who will listen.

I ran into a clip of Marty on the Bible app, and I am so glad I came and started listening to this podcast. It has truly been life changing and broadening of perspective. I enjoy listening to this podcast every night, and I am learning so much. Helping to connect the dots to things I never even thought of thinking. Love it!

Love it

This podcast is changing my life! I got to the BEMA podcast from listening to, The Forgotten Jesus Podcast. There was a bonus episode with Marty where they have a bonus episode of him speaking about his book. I got all caught up with Forgotten Jesus (Another GREAT podcast) and wanted more. I decided to check it out and the rest was History. The podcast has made me desire to read my Bible every day. I have read his book and am beginning to read other resources as well! I am so grateful to have found this podcast.

Love listening, has helped and inspired me to dig deep into the Word!

Opens your mind and challenges to bring your traditional western church culture to the table for reevaluation!!

This is a great place for Christians to learn things from a cultural background that we frequently miss.

I appreciate BEMA more with each episode. God's word is more wonderful and thought provoking than I could have ever imagined.