Dry Bones
The phrase "dry bones" is most notably found in Ezekiel 37:1-14, where the prophet Ezekiel is taken in a vision to a valley filled with dry bones. This vision symbolizes the spiritual state of the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. The dry bones represent the people of Israel, who felt cut off from their homeland and from God, embodying a sense of hopelessness and despair. When God commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones, they come together, are covered with flesh, and are filled with breath, symbolizing God's power to restore Israel both physically and spiritually. The act of breathing into the bones signifies the restoration of life and the revitalization of the nation.In a broader theological context, the imagery of dry bones has been interpreted as a metaphor for spiritual renewal and resurrection. It highlights the idea that no situation is beyond God's ability to redeem and restore. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in the resurrection of Jesus (John 11:25), emphasizing that God brings life to the dead. The "dry bones" thus serve as a powerful reminder of hope and the possibility of new life, even in seemingly hopeless circumstances.
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 4. Resurrection of Dry Bones
By Art Katz9.1K1:15:09EZK 37:1In this sermon, the speaker expresses dissatisfaction with their own presentation and emphasizes the need for personal investment in the words of God. They discuss the significance of Israel's restoration and how it relates to the nations. The speaker highlights the mystery and ultimate importance of this restoration, which involves the death and resurrection of Israel as a model for the world. They emphasize that God is the author of this predicament and that Israel's restoration is not based on their deserving, but on God's mercy and the central principle of reality, the life of God.
K-439 Valley of Dry Bones
By Art Katz1.4K1:10:49JOS 1:9EZK 37:3MAT 6:33ROM 8:282CO 12:9HEB 11:1JAS 1:2In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and proclaiming the word of God. He acknowledges the challenges and limitations faced by believers, but encourages them to trust in the sent word from God. The speaker also highlights the significance of obedience and the need for hope in difficult times. He then transitions to discussing the topic of anti-Semitism, referencing an article that describes a new form of anti-Semitism and the need for awareness and understanding of this phenomenon.
Can These Dry Bones Live
By Art Katz3.8K56:04ISA 51:22ISA 52:9ISA 60:21ISA 62:12EZK 36:12EZK 36:31ROM 11:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the church's role in reaching out to the Jewish people. He shares his personal journey of coming to recognize the significance of this mandate. The speaker argues that the church's outreach to the Jewish people is not only for their sake but also for the church's own growth and understanding of God's mercy. He references Ezekiel 37, specifically the Valley of Dry Bones, as a biblical example of God's plan for the restoration of Israel.