Reading for March 12th

Read Ezekiel 18.10-32
In verses 10-13 the son of a righteous person who sins is responsible and will die.
In verses 14-18 the son of a sinner who does right will be spared.
In verses 19-20 Ezekiel's opponents contend that the son is guilty for the sins of the father,
but Ezekiel states that only the person who commits, sins will be punished for them.
In verses 21-24 a new principle enters the debate.
Ezekiel contends that a wicked person who repents will be saved, but a righteous person
who sins will be condemned.
In verses 25-29 Ezekiel restates the preceding principle about repentance.
In verses 30-32 a new heart and a new spirit (see 11.19; Jer 31.31-34; 32.36-41).
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