Coffee with the Superintendent

Guilt, Grace, and Gospel: The Offering That Made Us Whole

In this Saturday edition of Coffee with the Superintendent, we dive deep into the Levitical guilt offering found in Leviticus 6:1–7 and its rich implications for understanding Christ’s atonement under the New Covenant. What did it mean for someone in ancient Israel to make restitution and offer a ram? How did God’s law reflect justice, equity, and grace even then—and how is that grace perfected in Jesus?

We’ll also explore how Berean Baptist Academy is committed to excellence in school communication through Accreditation Standard 5.1 and how we’re building trust and transparency with our families and alumni.

Plus, we celebrate Harper’s birthday in The Grind and extend an invitation to help spread the word about this daily podcast that now reaches over 2,200 stakeholders in our growing BBA community.

If you’ve ever wondered how God’s justice and mercy were woven into the law—and how Christ fulfilled every bit of it—this episode will challenge and encourage you. Don’t miss it.

Atoned and Restored: The Guilt Offering and the Grace of Christ

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we explore the guilt offering found in Leviticus 5, diving into the rich symbolism of restitution, atonement, and divine grace. From the provision of offerings scaled to meet the people's financial means to the meticulous instructions for reconciliation with God and others, the guilt offering foreshadowed the redemptive work of Christ. Dr. Farmer unpacks how Jesus fulfilled the requirements of this sacrificial system and inaugurated a New Covenant that offers forgiveness and restoration without economic barrier, through faith alone. We also look at BBA's conflict resolution policies rooted in biblical principles, reflecting how we strive to live out gospel reconciliation in a school setting. Join us as we consider what it means to live today as people forgiven, restored, and bound together by grace.

Atonement for All: From the Altar to the Heart

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we explore the final category of the sin offering from Leviticus 4:27–35—the offering for the common person. We’ll examine how this sacrifice demonstrated God's care for the everyday Israelite and set His covenant apart from other ancient legal codes like the Code of Hammurabi. We trace how Jesus, the Lamb of God, fulfilled this offering completely, becoming the sin-bearer for all people, regardless of status, influence, or wealth.

In “The Grind,” we celebrate birthdays for Annabelle, Serenity, Elijah, and Mrs. Smith, who wears many hats at BBA. We also preview the Upper School awards chapel and double-header athletics on the home field, and we close with a look at the importance of meaningful faculty-student relationships, highlighting the powerful statistic that most of our Upper School students feel supported by specific staff members.

Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of the Gospel or staying connected to campus life, this episode reminds us that in Christ, everyone matters, and grace meets us right where we are.

The Ruler’s Redemption: Christ and the Sin Offering for Leadership

     In today’s Coffee with the Superintendent episode, we explore Leviticus 4:22–26 and the unique sin offering prescribed for rulers who unintentionally sinned against the Lord. We examine why this offering was third in the sequence, how it reflects the weight of leadership, and how it foreshadows the perfect atonement found in Jesus Christ. Drawing connections from both Old and New Testament passages, we see how Christ fulfills the need for a ruler’s sin offering and how His grace reshapes the way Christian leaders live today. Join us as we reflect on Christ’s redemptive work, campus updates, and what it means to walk in grace and leadership in 2025.

Christ, the Sin Offering for a Nation: Grace Amid Corporate Guilt

On this April 15, 2025, episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we examine the sin offering for the nation found in Leviticus 4:13–21. What does it mean for a people to sin corporately—and how is such guilt addressed in God’s economy of grace? We explore how the ancient practice of sacrifice pointed to Christ’s ultimate atonement for the world's sins. Alongside the biblical exposition, we highlight how this ties to Daniel’s intercessory prayer and Paul’s theology in Romans 1. In “The Grind,” we update you on Varsity Soccer, Middle School Softball, Taco Tuesday, and the looming tax deadline. In “The Add-Ins,” we reflect on accreditation practices that promote spiritual and operational growth in school leadership.

Join us for a Christ-centered journey through the Word, the work, and the worship of everyday life at Berean Baptist Academy.

The Better Offering and the Higher Priest: Grace Through Christ in Leviticus 4

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent (April 14, 2025), we open the Book of Leviticus to explore the Sin Offering—specifically the one commanded for the priests. Why did the law require the priest to offer for his own sin first? What does this teach us about our own need for cleansing and the holiness required to intercede for others? And how does this shadow find its fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ?

We examine how the perfect sacrifice of Christ not only fulfilled the priestly sin offering but also elevated Him as our better, eternal High Priest. Through passages in Hebrews and the Gospels, we unpack the deep spiritual truth that Jesus not only made the offering—He became the offering.

We also celebrate birthdays, student theater performances, and afternoon athletic matchups in The Grind, and continue our ongoing discussion in The Add-Ins with a look at leadership responsibilities in the context of Christian school accreditation.

Join us as we sip, study, and seek to walk faithfully—together.

Peace at the Altar, Peace in Christ

In this Palm Sunday episode of Coffee with the Superintendent (April 13, 2025), we journey through Leviticus 3 to explore the peace offering—a sacred ritual of shared fellowship, thanksgiving, and worship in ancient Israel. We uncover how every detail of the peace offering—from the laying on of hands to the burning of fat—pointed forward to Jesus Christ, our true and perfect peace.

We reflect on how Christ fulfilled this offering, not just through sacrifice, but by becoming our peace and reconciling us to God. Along the way, we also pause to honor Palm Sunday’s significance in redemptive history as the entry point to Holy Week. Through this time of teaching and reflection, we’re called to live in 2025 as recipients of peace, agents of reconciliation, and people of praise.

This episode includes school announcements, student birthdays, and a devotional challenge to embody Christ in our lives today.

The Grain Offering: A Life of Surrender and Sustenance

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we dive into Leviticus 2 and examine the rich symbolism of the grain offering—a sacrifice of fine flour, oil, and frankincense that was completely absent of blood, yet deeply expressive of worship, provision, and surrender. We explore how every component of the offering foreshadowed Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life, and how His perfect life and sacrifice fulfilled even the smallest detail of the Mosaic Law. From the absence of leaven to the presence of salt, each instruction pointed toward the holiness and covenantal faithfulness of God.

As we unpack how Christ became both our offering and sustenance, we challenge ourselves in 2025 to live lives seasoned with grace, saturated with the Spirit, and wholly devoted to the Lord. Whether in school, at home, or within our communities, we are reminded that we offer not grain, but ourselves—living sacrifices for the glory of God.

So pour yourself a fresh cup and join us for this reflective journey through the Scriptures and into the heart of worship.