Date: Oct. 19, 2018
Ezekiel 18:19-32
Key Verse: Ezekiel 18:32
1. The righteous will live (19-24)
God wants everyone to have life. It is not a matter of parentage, but of righteousness. God does not take any pleasure in the death of the wicked. He wants all people to turn away from sin and turn toward God, following his word. Repentance pleases God.
2. Then sin will not be your downfall (25-32)
Many people live based on what is just and right in their own eyes. The Lord is just. Sin steals life from men, producing only death. The only way is to turn toward God. In his justice he accepts all who turn away from sin and to him in their helplessness. God is pleased to forgive and takes pleasure in restoring life to the repentant sinner. The way of the Lord is just.
Prayer: Prayer: Lord, help me to turn away from sin and toward you each day, so that I may live a life that pleases you.
One Word: Repent and live
Psalm 30:1-12
Key Verse: 30:4-5
Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints,
and give thanks to his holy name.
For his anger is but for a moment,
and his favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may tarry for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.
