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A Good Cup of Coffee

A Good Cup of Coffee

By: First Baptist Bonifay
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We talk about life’s two most important things: Jesus and coffee.

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  • Do what with a Heifer? - Genesis 15

    Do what with a Heifer? - Genesis 15
    Jan 8 2026
    Follow the F260 reading plan at fbbonifay.comIn this episode of A Good Cup of Coffee, Noah Wagner and Seth Pippin continue walking through the church’s Bible reading plan, Replicate Ministries’ Two-60, and lead listeners into a deep dive of Genesis 15. Along the way, they draw important context from Job 38–42 and Genesis 11, highlighting God’s sovereignty, the nature of faith, and the weight of God’s covenant promises.The discussion centers on God’s unilateral covenant with Abram—why God opens with “fear not,” how faith is credited as righteousness, and how the ancient covenant ceremony ultimately points forward to the New Covenant in Christ. A brief coffee segment and sponsor highlight round out the episode.⸻Reading Plan and ContextThis week’s readings: • Job 38–42 • Genesis 11 • Genesis 15–17Note on Job: • Though placed later in Scripture, Job’s events occur early in biblical history—within the Genesis timeframe⸻Job 38–42 — God’s Sovereignty and Human HumilityGod Speaks (38–39): • God answers Job with a sweeping creation discourse • “Were you there…?” questions emphasize God’s wisdom and power • Examples include the earth’s foundations, the seas, and even animals like the ostrichGod’s Power Displayed (40–41): • Job is humbled • Behemoth and Leviathan demonstrate God’s unmatched authority over creationRestoration (42): • Job repents without accusing God of wrongdoing • God rebukes Job’s friends for misrepresenting Him • Job is restored and blessed abundantlyKey emphasis: • Job wrestles honestly but does not sin against God • True community should point suffering people back to God’s sovereignty, not shallow explanations⸻Genesis 11 — Tower of Babel (Brief Context) • More than a children’s story • Reveals human pride, rebellion, and sin’s nature • God’s response restrains humanity’s self-exaltation • Encouragement to reread the passage carefully for overlooked details⸻Genesis 15:1–6 — Promise, Fear, and FaithContext (Genesis 14): • Abram refuses the king of Sodom’s riches so God alone receives glory • God initiates the encounter: “The word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision”“Fear not, Abram”: • Possibly addressing the awe of God’s presence • Possibly calming Abram’s unspoken fears • God knows our needs before we voice themThe Heir Question: • Abram’s concern: he has no child • Eleazar of Damascus will not be the heir • God promises Abram a biological sonStars Promise: • Abram is brought outside and told to count the stars • Emphasis is not literal math but God’s immeasurable fulfillmentFaith and Righteousness: • “He believed the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness” • Righteousness is credited by trusting God’s promise, not by works • A foundational truth that points forward to the gospel⸻Genesis 15:7–21 — Covenant Ceremony and God’s Unilateral PromiseRequest for Assurance (v. 8): • Abram asks, “How am I to know…?” • Not doubt, but a desire for reassurance that God graciously providesAncient Covenant Ritual (vv. 9–11): • Animals are split and arranged • Traditionally, both parties would walk between the pieces • Symbolized a self-curse if the covenant was brokenProphetic Revelation (vv. 12–16): • Abram falls into a deep, God-caused sleep • God foretells Israel’s future: • Enslavement for 400 years • Deliverance with great possessions • Abram’s peaceful death • Judgment delayed until the Amorites’ sin is completeGod Alone Walks the Path (vv. 17–21): • A smoking fire pot and flaming torch pass between the pieces • Abram does not walk through — God binds Himself alone • The land promise is clearly defined and named⸻Theological Insights and Application • God initiates grace: He approaches first and calms fear • Faith is not blind: God welcomes honest questions and gives assurance • Unilateral covenant: Abram contributes nothing — God shoulders the promise • Human failure vs. God’s faithfulness: Israel fails; we fail — God does not • New Covenant fulfillment: What Abram could not keep, Christ fulfills perfectlyStudy encouragement: • Context matters •...
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  • The Woman you gave me made me do it - Genesis 2:18-3:6

    The Woman you gave me made me do it - Genesis 2:18-3:6
    Dec 31 2025
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  • An Unexpected Christmas, Pt. 2 - Luke 2:1-21

    An Unexpected Christmas, Pt. 2 - Luke 2:1-21
    Dec 10 2025
    In the season finale of A Good Cup of Coffee, Noah Wagner and Seth Pippin conclude “The Unexpected Christmas” series by walking through Luke 2:1–21. The episode connects everyday gift stories and coffee banter to the heart of Christmas: the incarnate Son’s humble birth, God’s sovereign providence, the angelic announcement to marginalized shepherds, and the proper human response to the gospel. The hosts close with a clear invitation to trust Christ and a call for believers to live obedient, worshipful lives, along with season wrap-up updates.⸻Coffee Stop + Sponsor NotesFresh Grounds Coffee Visit • Lunch: pressed panini-style sandwiches (optional salt, pepper, oregano). • Dessert: tiramisu mousse.Drinks • Noah: Iced Americano — black and strong. • Seth: • Previous day: Cortado (roughly 50/50 espresso and milk). • Usual order: Café con leche (Cubano-style espresso with ~20g sugar, frothed, topped with a little half-and-half). • Today: Custom iced “dirty hot chocolate” (house hot chocolate mix, espresso, chocolate, vanilla). • Wanted it stronger in a 16 oz instead of a 24 oz. • Described as having a strong Christmas vibe.Banter • Cold, rainy Florida week. • Complaints about missing sweatshirts and condiments. • Starbucks name mishaps: “Seth” → “Sef,” “Noah” → “noodle,” plus overpriced and confusing drinks.Sponsor Highlight — Fresh Grounds Coffee • Affordable and accessible. • Freshly roasted beans, ground in-house. • Freshly prepared food (not frozen). • Local, relational — they know customers by name. • Delicious coffee and food. • Mission-driven: exists to further God’s work in Bonifay and beyond.Official coffee provider of the podcast.⸻Personal Gifts & the Greatest GiftSeth’s Memorable Gifts • Crossbow. • PlayStation 4. • Early electric scooter. • Favorite by use: the “green machine” drift trike.Noah’s • Guitar (now in need of repair). • Favorite experience gift: VIP concert tickets in Charlotte with Q&A and floor access — attended with his mom.Transition • Gift-giving traditions often reference the wise men (who came later). • Focus shifts to the first Christmas and God’s greatest gift: the birth of Jesus.⸻Luke 2:1–7 — God’s Providence and the Humility of the IncarnationThe Setting • Census decree from Caesar Augustus, carried out under Quirinius, governor of Syria. • Forces Mary and Joseph to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem (~70 miles on foot). • God uses a pagan government to fulfill Micah 5:2 — Messiah born in David’s city.Why the Census? • Maintain Roman control. • Display imperial power through population records. • Primary purpose: taxation (compared to an IRS filing system).The Birth • No room at the inn (likely due to census overcrowding — acknowledged as speculation). • Jesus born in a stable area, likely a cave for livestock. • Wrapped in swaddling cloths; laid in a manger (feeding trough).Theology • The incarnation reveals radical humility (Philippians 2). • God the Son enters the world not as a king, but as a vulnerable infant. • Foreshadows His ultimate obedience: death on a cross for our salvation.⸻Luke 2:8–14 — Angels and the ShepherdsThe Announcement • “Good news of great joy… for all the people.” • The child is named: Savior, Messiah, Lord. • Sign: a baby wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger. • Heavenly host praises God: “Glory to God in the highest…”Why Shepherds? • Socially marginalized and often despised. • Viewed as unclean and unreliable; some sources note they could not testify in court. • Yet essential to society (food production; sacrificial lambs).God’s Pattern • Not elites, priests, or kings — but shepherds. • Not the temple — but a field. • After centuries of silence — direct angelic proclamation. • The word translated “bring good news” is the root of evangelize.⸻Luke 2:15–21 — The Shepherds’ Response1. Immediate Obedience • They go “with haste.” • Risk livelihood by leaving flocks. • Faith produces urgency.2. Witness • They make known what they were told. • People are amazed — even though shepherds were ...
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