Ezekiel 18 becomes a treatise on the wages of sin and repentance.

In summation, God develops the concept that each man is responsible for his own actions. If he turns from wickedness by repenting,”He shall surely live, he shall not die.” [Ez. 18:28b]

This prefigures Christ and His message of eternal life offered to those who repent and accept the righteousness of God by faith. The big difference, Christ actually takes up abode in our lives by His Spirit and lives out righteousness through us. That’s the gospel.

PRAYER:  Lord, You have offered a love so amazing and undeserved. We worship You and thank You for the abundant and eternal life You offer. We want to live for You.

READING: Ezekiel 17,18