Ezekiel 37:3-7
And he said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the Lord.”
So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied, there was a sound, and behold, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone.
Tag: The Power of the Word and Spirit Bring Life
The above passage is probably the most famous of Ezekiel’s book. Ezekiel is brought to a valley full of dry bones. He is told to prophesy over the bones. As he does, they come to life. This passage is one of the most powerful in regard to the picture of the Gospel of Christ. When we have the Word preached and the Spirit of God mixes it with our faith, we are brought to new life. These bones did NOTHING to come to life. This is a great picture of how we are regenerated. We have no life in us. Even our faith is a gift to believe in Him. He brings us to life.
Psalms 119:25
Daleth My soul clings to the dust;
give me life according to your word!
Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, be attentive to my words;
incline your ear to my sayings.
Let them not escape from your sight;
keep them within your heart.
For they are life to those who find them,
and healing to all their flesh.
James 1:18
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Titus 3:4-5
But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
We are brought to life by His Word through the power of His Spirit. We need to only submit and allow Him to give us the faith we need to live victoriously for Him. There is no effort on our part. It is all God breathing life into these dead bones.
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