Lesson 138: Ezekiel 37:5
The Blueprint — The Verse
This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Ezekiel's valley of dry bones vision addressed exiles who said Israel's hope was dead. Breath and spirit language echoed creation in , when God breathed life into Adam.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
God led Ezekiel through a battlefield of dry bones and commanded prophetic speech. Before sinews and flesh appeared, breath from the four winds would enter slain IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More and raise them to life.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.
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And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
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Discussion
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What 'dry bones' situation needs prophetic hope?
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How does God's breath create life from death?
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Where must you speak God's word before seeing results?
