Brian Coombs
Brian E. Coombs has been pastor of Messiah’s Church (Reformed Presbyterian) in Clay, N.Y., since 1996. He is the primary editor of and a contributing composer to The Book of Psalms for Worship. He and his wife Dorian have four children.
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God's Lesser Knowns
Our extraordinary God works extraordinary things—to and through ordinary people.
Coombs unfolds the stories of fourteen “Lesser Knowns” in the Bible, such as Agur, Ittai, Rhoda, and some who are nameless. Yet each person’s story offers timeless lessons for ordinary people today who look to Jesus Christ, as they did. You will marvel at our extraordinary God who still fills Lesser Knowns today with the same meaningful grace and life significance.
Barry YorkDo you know Agur? Rhoda? How about Mnason? Perhaps these biblical names appear vaguely familiar to you. Yet do you know their stories? If not, you will want to read God’s Lesser Knowns by Brian Coombs. With keen pastoral and practical insight, Coombs brings characters like these alive so that you get to know them and, better yet, the Lord Jesus each one was following. And, if the book’s title seems to describe you, your heart will warm to know how vital even the least person in the kingdom of God is to Christ. A delightful and devotional read!
President and professor of pastoral theology and homiletics, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
George McDearmonBiblical biographies can be effectively used to suggest, illustrate, and teach vital, timeless lessons. You will discover such in this fascinating, skillfully written, and communicative volume. Pastor Coombs shines the light of an extensive knowledge of Scripture upon fourteen "lesser knowns." As you read of those set forth in the Old Testament, you might do so in remembrance of Romans 15:4. As you read of those set forth in the New Testament you might consider that here are some of the last who shall be first. Analogous to Onesiphorus often refreshing Paul (2 Tim. 1:16), may these chapters bring refreshing instruction to you.
Retired pastor, Ballston Lake Baptist Church, Ballston, N.Y.
Rosaria ButterfieldNow and then, a book comes to the forefront that everyday Christians desperately need. God’s Lesser Knowns is the book for our age. It puts into perspective the faithful vitality of living your Christian life behind the scenes. Every Christian should read this book.
Speaker and author, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert
Stefan C. MatzalInsightful and inspiring, God’s Lesser Knowns illuminates the facets of overlooked gems in the Bible. If you’ve ever been bothered by a sense of your own insignificance, this book will provide the reorientation you need. Warmly recommended.
Co-pastor, Trinity Fellowship, Syracuse, N.Y.