Knowing The Word

Weekday devotionals by The Rev. Reagan Cocke

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Knowing The Word in Luke 22:3-6

Judas to Betray Jesus 22:3 Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. 4 He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. 5 And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. 6 So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd. Comments Luke explains Judas’ treachery as the action of Satan, which puts him in agreement with John’s gospel. Judas now take

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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

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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

2 days 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

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