Day 172: April 13, 2026 – Jeremiah 16-20 and Psalm 62

The primary message has to do with what is fair and what is unfair in regards to our sin and the sin of our ancestors. Ezekiel makes it clear that the children will not be blamed for the sins of their parents. This is especially true in regards to the people of Israel wandering in the wilderness until that generation has passed. So, this makes sense. The converse is also true. The parent will not be blamed for the sin of the child. The child, who is an adult according to this scenario, is responsible for their own sin.

The picture depicted is seen in that the people of Israel, regardless of the time period or the location, continue in their unfaithfulness regardless of which generation that it is. This seems to be a constant. The more things change, the more they stay the same.