This is Henry. Or at least this is his “office,” where he is probably listening to an episode of BEMA right now.
Henry grew up in a KJV-only world, and though much of the Bible does shine through the lens of the King James Version, specific teachings were lacking… something.
Context has always been part of his grappling with the Text. He would look at the Text and feel there was more, but he didn’t know where to find it. He even wondered if the answers were “in the Text,” but he also knew it couldn’t be the whole story.
Henry eventually stumbled onto BEMA and began using the tools and teachings to dive into the context he was seeking. However, by the time he finished Session 2, he was done waiting for Marty and Brent to tackle Jesus’s teachings. But he was done with them in a good way.
He took what he was learning and shared it with his family and friends. They started their own group (BEMA Centralia), covering four episodes at a time to keep everyone engaged. Their group ranges in age, occupation, and background, which makes the conversations rich and full.
Henry has continued sharing with his community, teaching at youth group and contemplating what a college ministry could look like in his town. He knows good things are happening, and he’s excited to see what God has next for him and the people around him.
