Sunday, November 8, 2020

Bible Blog Post - Sunday, November 8, 2020

Ezekiel 18:1-19:14

Hebrews 9:1-10

Psalm 106:32-48

Proverbs 27:10


You may have grown up in a family that went to church every Sunday, with righteous parents who did their best to lay a good foundation for your future.  Some of you may have grown up in a dysfunctional family that didn't consider a relationship with God and following His commands a priority.  Others may have grown up in a family with a focus on God, but still witnessed many sinful acts.  These are only three examples of the many variations of how one can grow up.  It's true that someone can become a product of their environment, but it is also true that individuals can break free from familial patterns.  In today's reading in Ezekiel, we are reminded that we are only responsible for our own choices and actions, not those of our parents, nor those of our children, or those of the environment we grew up in.  With that said, it's important to note that while we are not punished for the sins of others, we can unfortunately still fall victim to the consequences of the sins of others.


If you lived a life of sin, but then showed true remorse, repented and changed your ways, God is merciful and compassionate and will wipe those sins away, welcoming you with open arms.  It doesn't bring Him joy to see His children put to death for their choices.  How we repent has changed because of Jesus.  Today's passage from Hebrews illustrates the Most Holy Place within the tabernacle as a place that was visited once a year to repent for sins, and only the high priest was allowed to do this.  There, he would repent for his own sins and the sins of all of the people.  This is a huge contrast with our relationship with God today because we now have the ability to repent directly to Him.  This was mentioned in Matthew 27:51 when the death of Jesus resulted in the curtain of the temple being torn in two.


Thanks to Jesus, we can be in a relationship with God at all times.  It's important to find your identity in Christ, not fall into the trap of letting yourself be defined by your past choices/actions, your experiences or the opinions of others.  If you currently find yourself in the wrong, you should consider repenting to God, correcting your ways and realigning your focus in Christ.


Amanda and Anthony



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