Coty Pinckney – Page 11 – Knowing God through His Word … Day by Day

Christian behavior results from a relationship with God; it is not a prerequisite to that relationship.

February 22, 2024

Today in our reading plan, we come to Leviticus 18-20. And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, I am the LORD your God. You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived, and you shall not do as they … More Christian behavior results from a relationship with God; it is not a prerequisite to that relationship.

To the wilderness of forgetfulness

February 21, 2024

In a sermon, “As Far as the East is From the West”, a sermon on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), on Leviticus 16 by Coty Pinckney, The Scapegoat This sacrifice, while different and more detailed than the usual sin offerings, nevertheless is similar to that daily ritual. The next act on the Day of Atonement, however, … More To the wilderness of forgetfulness

Seeking God’s forgiveness and cleansing

February 19, 2024

In a sermon titled, “Clean and Unclean,” Coty Pinckney says: Leviticus 11-15 tells the Israelites what is unacceptable, but also shows them how to become acceptable. Just so, Jesus tells us what defiles us, but also tells us how to be cleansed from those defilements. Hebrews 10:22 reads like this: let us draw near with … More Seeking God’s forgiveness and cleansing

The picture of the priest found in Leviticus displays New Testament truth — in a detailed form.

February 18, 2024

Coty Pinckney helps us understand Leviticus 8-10 Like the offerings, the picture of the priest found in Leviticus displays New Testament truth — in a detailed form. Once again, Leviticus brings out a human need — the need for a priest, the need for another human being to help us to see ourselves, and to … More The picture of the priest found in Leviticus displays New Testament truth — in a detailed form.

Ignorance is no excuse

February 17, 2024

“If anyone sins, doing any of the things that by the LORD’s commandments ought not to be done, though he did not know it, then realizes his guilt, he shall bear his iniquity. He shall bring to the priest a ram without blemish out of the flock, or its equivalent for a guilt offering, … More Ignorance is no excuse

“Oh, No! Not Leviticus!”

February 16, 2024

Coty Pinckney, in a sermon, “Oh, No! Not Leviticus!” Those of you who have tried to read through the Bible cover to cover find Leviticus to be the first big challenge. Some give up in the middle of this book. ….Why is Leviticus so unpopular? Many readers object that this book focuses on: A sacrificial system … More “Oh, No! Not Leviticus!”

Trust in the God Who Knows

February 1, 2024

Then the LORD said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings (Ex 3:7 ESV, emphasis added) Coty Pinckney: God Knows The final clause is the most important – and also the hardest to translate. English translators … More Trust in the God Who Knows

Reminder: consider the eternal perspective

January 16, 2024

Thanks to Coty Pinckney for his insights into Genesis 35-36. 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 chapter 25. His actions and threats have … More Reminder: consider the eternal perspective

God’s goal is not to bribe us into obedience

January 15, 2024

“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. And he should have returned … More God’s goal is not to bribe us into obedience

Once more- a voice from heaven

November 20, 2023

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 Pastor Coty Pinckney explains: There are three times in Jesus’ ministry when a voice speaks from heaven. The … More Once more- a voice from heaven

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