Thanks to Coty Pinckney for his insights into Genesis 35-36. (Genesis 36 is our Bible reading today.) He has a wonderful reminder that we need to consider the eternal perspective and do not look at the results of obedience in our own lifetimes. Esau has been a central figure in Genesis since his birth in … More Reminder: consider the eternal perspective
Today we read Genesis 34-35. “Does obedience lead to reward?” asks Coty Pinckney in a sermon, “Obedience and Tragedy” Last week we saw the dangers of putting off obedience. When Jacob returned to the land of Canaan after 20 years away, he should have returned to Bethel, the place where God had first met him. … More God’s goal is not to bribe us into obedience
December 5 Revelation 3:1-13 (ESV) To the Church in Sardis 3:1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what … More December 5 Revelation 3:1-13
Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.” The crowd that was there and heard it said it had thundered; others said an angel had spoken to him. John 12:28-29 (part of our Bible reading plan today) Pastor Coty Pinckney explains: There are three times in Jesus’ ministry … More Once more- a voice from heaven
“See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” Luke 24:39 (part of our reading plan today) Coty Pinckney comments: His hands and feet are pierced. He has flesh and bones. He has a … More The Clincher=Eating Fish
Here are comments from Coty Pinckney on Luke 24:1-12 “He is Risen!” (this is the passage in our reading plan today) The women have seen where Joseph laid Jesus’ body. They plan to pay their respects to their beloved master by anointing the body after the Sabbath. So early in the morning on the first … More Risen, just as He said
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42, part of our read-through-the-Bible plan for today. Here are comments from Coty Pinckney, in a sermon, “Service in His … More Have I chosen “the good portion?”
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. Luke 10:21, in our reading plan for today. Coty … More Delighting in childlike humility
Luke 10:2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet … More No chance – apart from the grace of God
And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be … More Asking for what you DON’T deserve
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