The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer explores Hebrews 12:7–11 through a New Covenant theological lens. Drawing from Jewish tradition and the audience’s understanding of discipline under the Old Covenant, this First Pour reveals how divine correction is not punishment but proof of adoption. Under the New Covenant, discipline is redemptive, relational, and restorative evidence that we are true sons and ...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer opens Hebrews 12:3–6 to explore how the suffering of Christ redefines hardship in the New Covenant. With cultural insights into Jewish discipline and Old Testament imagery, this First Pour highlights how Jesus’ endurance confirms our identity as sons and daughters of God—not as those abandoned, but as those deeply loved and purposefully shaped. In the Second Pour, ...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer brings the Faith Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11 to its climactic close with a New Covenant reflection on Hebrews 11:39–12:2. Though the great saints of old were commended for their faith, they did not receive the promise apart from us—for Christ had not yet come. Now, through Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, both they and we are made complete. As we are s...

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer walks us through Hebrews 11:29–38, reflecting on how Old Testament victories and sufferings find their ultimate fulfillment in the New Covenant through Christ. From the crossing of the Red Sea to the collapse of Jericho’s walls, and from Rahab’s rescue to the martyrdom of unnamed saints, this passage reveals a deeper truth: faith is not about the outcome—it’s ab...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we dive into the life and faith of Moses as remembered in Hebrews 11:23–28. Through the lens of New Covenant theology, Dr. Farmer explores how Moses’ rejection of Egyptian privilege, his endurance in the face of Pharaoh’s wrath, and his obedience in the first Passover all point forward to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. From the bulrushes of the Nile to the foot of Sinai, Mos...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer reflects on the remarkable faith of Joseph in Hebrews 11:22, tying it back to the opening verses of Hebrews 11 and the covenant promise in Genesis 15. Through the lens of New Covenant theology, we discover how Joseph’s final request regarding his bones was a prophetic declaration of hope rooted in God's faithfulness. We explore how trials shaped Joseph’s faith, how...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer explores Hebrews 11:20 and the faith of Isaac as he blessed Jacob and Esau. More than a family drama, this moment reveals the deep trust Isaac had in God’s sovereign plan—even when that plan surprised him. We trace the biblical blessing from Genesis to Jesus, uncovering its fulfillment in Christ and how it now shapes how we bless others. Also in this episode: we ho...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer explores Hebrews 11:20 and the faith of Isaac as he blessed Jacob and Esau. More than a family drama, this moment reveals the deep trust Isaac had in God’s sovereign plan—even when that plan surprised him. We trace the biblical blessing from Genesis to Jesus, uncovering its fulfillment in Christ and how it now shapes how we bless others. Also in this episode: we ho...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer takes us up the mountain with Abraham in Hebrews 11:17–19, tracing the faith that dares to trust God with the impossible. Through a New Covenant lens, we see how Abraham’s test was not about sacrifice alone, but about resurrection hope and Christ-centered fulfillment. In The First Pour, we uncover the unseen realm’s witness to substitution and salvation, and in The ...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer explores Hebrews 11:8–12, tracing the footsteps of Abraham and Sarah as they lived by faith in tents while longing for a city whose designer and builder is God. Tied beautifully to the opening verses of Hebrews 11, this reflection unpacks how New Covenant believers are called to walk forward—without all the answers—trusting in the One who keeps every promise. Also i...

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer opens with a rich theological exploration of Hebrews 11:1–5, drawing us into the faith-filled life of Enoch. What can we learn from a man who walked so closely with God that he never saw death? Through the lens of New Covenant theology, we reflect on what it means to live a life pleasing to God, to walk in intimacy with Christ, and to stand firm in truth in a da...

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer shares a devotional reflection on Hebrews 11:4, exploring the life of Abel and the enduring voice of a faith rooted in obedience and trust in God’s promise. Through the lens of the New Covenant, we consider how Abel’s offering pointed forward to Christ—the Lamb of God—and how our lives can echo that same faith. Then in the Second Pour, we catch up on birthdays, ...

In today’s Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer explores Hebrews 11:2–3 through the lens of New Covenant Theology, revealing how faith—not works, rituals, or sight—has always been the foundation of God’s redemptive plan. From the “commendation” of the Old Testament saints to the unseen power of Christ as Creator, this episode challenges us to anchor our lives in the promises of God fulfilled in Jesus.

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In this special episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer shares a heartfelt update about the future direction of the podcast, explaining a new format designed to better serve the Berean Baptist Academy community. From now on, “The First Pour” will continue daily—bringing you biblical devotions rooted in New Covenant Theology—while faculty-focused insights and parenting encouragement will move to their own regular ...

In this powerful July 9th episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer takes us into Hebrews 10:32–39, where early Christians endured suffering with joy because they had something better—Christ Himself. What does that mean for us today, especially in a world full of comfort, convenience, and digital noise?

This First Pour explores the biblical link between endurance and salvation, the danger of shrinking back, and ...

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer walks us through one of the most sobering passages in the New Testament—Hebrews 10:24–31. Through a New Covenant lens, we explore what it truly means to live in wholehearted surrender to Christ, not simply attend church or participate in religious traditions. The warning is clear: partial faith and covenant compromise lead to judgment, but full allegiance to Jesus ...

In this July 7th episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer invites you to savor the morning truth of Hebrews 10:19–25—a passage that declares with boldness the permanent access we now have to the holy presence of God through Jesus Christ. In The First Pour, we explore how the torn veil of the temple means that we wake not to barriers, but to communion. We rise not as strangers, but as sons and daughters living ins...

In this July 5th episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we dive deep into the heart of New Covenant theology. In The First Pour, we examine Hebrews 10:11–18 and reflect on the finality of Christ’s one perfect sacrifice—how He sat down at the right hand of God because His work was complete, and how that should stir us to live lives of gratitude and praise that testify to unbelievers. The House Brew celebrates the lives of alumn...

On this special July 4th edition of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer reflects on the true meaning of freedom from a biblical and historical lens.

In The First Pour, we explore Hebrews 10:5–10, where Christ declares, “I have come to do Your will,” emphasizing that the will of God was never about ritual sacrifice but about surrendered obedience. Christ offered His body once for all, fulfilling what the law and offeri...