Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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Knowing The Word in Luke 22:1-2

The Plot to Kill Jesus 22:1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. Comments Luke has many parallels with the other Synoptic Gospels throughout the crucifixion story, although he has original material as well. Interestingly, he shares some information with John that emphasizes the innocence of Jesus that Matthew and Mark do not have. I

7 hours ago2 min read

Knowing The Word in Luke 21:37-38

The Temple 21:37 And every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet. 38 And early in the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him. Comments Jesus’ routine the last week of his life was to teach in the temple during the day and go to Olivet (Mount of Olives) in the evening. Perhaps his going to Olivet referred to Jesus and his crew going over the mount to Bethany to lodge with Lazarus and his siste

1 day ago1 min read

Knowing the Word in Luke 21:34-36

Watch Yourselves 21:34 “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Comments Jesus encouraged his disciples not to give way to tempt

2 days ago2 min read

Knowing The Word in Luke 21:29-33

The Lesson of the Fig Tree 21:29 And Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Comments These five ver

3 days ago2 min read

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About Rev. Reagan

Reagan Winter Cocke was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He received a B. A. and a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania where he also met his wife Stephanie.

After a decade practicing architecture, Reagan answered the call to ordained ministry, attending Wycliffe Hall at the University of Oxford where he studied theology, graduating with distinction. He served as an assistant rector at Church of the Advent in Brownsville, TX, before coming to St. John the Divine in Houston, TX, where he has served for nearly two decades.

At St. John the Divine, Reagan has overseen ministries ranging from Adult Education to Prayer Ministry to the Contemporary Service. He currently oversees Youth, Children's, and Family Ministries. He leads several Bible studies and has written a number of devotionals for the congregation.

In his spare time, Reagan enjoys playing pickleball, painting, traveling, cooking, and entertaining alongside Stephanie. They have two children: Catherine, who lives in Austin, and Winston, who lives with them in Houston.

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Knowing the Word

weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke