Feb 23, 2006 dry bones anyone can do it the reverend mr. Ezekiel had been in captivity for at least ten years when god gave to him this vision. The extraordinarily graphic character of the vision has attracted and inspired countless artists through the ages, including the painters of the ancient synagogue of duraeuropos in babylon. This vision took place while israel was in babylonian captivity so sometime between 586 b. Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones. And while there are certainly sections in this book more odd than this one of a. Oct 08, 2010 ezekiel continued to have visions throughout his prophetic ministry. First of all, with the use of a definite article in referring to the valley in this vision, it implies that ezekiel knew exactly in which valley he had been brought, it was evidently the same known valley that god had instructed him to go to, so that he could speak to him there, back. Nothing could be more foolish or ridiculous than to preach to a bunch of dry bones. The valley of dry bones represent the children of israel in matthew 8.
And another of his disciples said unto him, lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Ezekiel was to tell the bones that god would make breath enter the bones and they would come to life, just as in the creation of man when he breathed life into adam genesis 2. Raising dry bones sermons illustrations higher praise. But, this ancient text opens up a window, an angle, a perspective, a vision. The old testament was written for our learning romans 15. But the valley of dry bones doesnt just speak of gods grace to israel. God transported ezekielprobably not literally, but in a visionto a valley full of dry bones and directed him to speak to the bones. The fact that the bones are described as dry, hits. Our sermon ideas on the valley of dry bones will help you preach a powerful message. The vividness of its imagery, the wonder of its unfolding narrative, and visceral appeal of its symbolism endow it with a sort of plugandplay appealeven an uninitiated reader can engage with this wonderful story. At this point god directed a question at him that shook him to his heart. The valley of the dry bones free pdf book rastafari. Sermon illustrations on the topic of raising dry bones.
In this vision, the prophet walked around among the many very dry bones that littered this valley. And of course im talking about the vision god gave. Every worker in the valley of bones needs these qualifications. The prophet ezekiel is airlifted by the lord into a valley but it is no ordinary valley. Yahweh brought ezekiel out in his spirit to a valley of dry bones 37. Ezekiel was sent by god to give a message to the children of israel. If you right now have a valley of dry bones in some area of you life. Ezekiels valley of dry bones sermon by raymond smith. The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to obey the inner voice of god, and remain. Israel as a nation was once a living organism full of the life of god. Feb 24, 2008 the valley of dry bones the purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to obey the inner voice of god, and remain faithful at thier present task, because there are no limits to what god can do.
It was a dark, depressing and difficult time for all of israel. The scene presented to ezekiels sight in vision was a valley full of bones. Another thoroughly wellresearched book by rudolph w. In ezekiel 37, we read that god himself set ezekiel down in the middle of the valley of dry bones. Ezekiel chapter 37 the valley of dry bones, israel. Save view all sermons the valley of dry bones contributed by ken harris on feb 24, 2008 message contributor based on 45 ratings rate this sermon 22,970 views. We are going to see today what god showed the prophet ezekiel so long ago, that spiritual awakening is within our reach. Behold, i will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live ezekiel 37. The valley of dry bones ezekiel 37 powerpoint valley of dry bones handout. Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones bible study ministry. Feb 15, 2015 dry bones, hear the word of the lord ezekiel 37. For a long time they had lain under the scorching heat of an eastern sun, until they were ready to crumble into dust. Burns 18151868 said that unconverted people have no health and no life, and are full of wounds and bruises, and putrifying sores.
Men and women are clamouring for less and less restrictions in the social world. Jan 02, 2020 god transported ezekielprobably not literally, but in a visionto a valley full of dry bones and directed him to speak to the bones. A dry bone is a proof of extinct life, for bones are made only in living organisms. Big changes are taking place all around the world today. The valley of dry bones, powerpoint outline with handout. Dr tony evans dry bones dancing tony evans sermons. Jan 08, 2017 dr tony evans dry bones dancing tony evans sermons. Dr tony evans dry bones dancing tony evans sermons youtube. Reviving dry bones inside report magazine amazing facts. Ezekiel makes the statement, in verse two, there were vary many in the open valley.
In fact, there may be a propheticthematic significance with the fact that an ultimate battle is mentioned in the next two chapters, i. It was transcribed from the twentieth tape in his ezekiel series, titled the valley of dry bones transcribed by preach the word. He must keep right with god and speak the word of god, while he trusts the spirit of god. God has taught many wonderful lessons in some rather unusual ways. The hand of the lord came upon me, and he brought me out of the spirit of the lord and set me down in the middle of a valley. You can well imagine ezekiels surprise and amazement when the lord tells him to preach to these dry bones. The valley of dry bones the sermons and writings of. Churches and chapels are empty, christian witness is sparse or nonexistent, and there are nothing but the dry bones of spirituality left. From the book of ezekiel, chapter 37, god brings ezekiel to a valley full of dry bones in a dreamlike vision. The hand of the lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the lord and set me down in the middle of the valley. Mar 07, 2018 from the book of ezekiel, chapter 37, god brings ezekiel to a valley full of dry bones in a dreamlike vision. The valley of dry bones sermon by ken harris, ezekiel 37.
Verse 4 says, again he said unto me, prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, o ye dry bones, hear the word of the lord. Wherever men are, on the valley, the hilltops, the seashore, the high road, or in the market place, he can open his mission, he can deliver his message. The valley of dry bones sermon by ian humphrey, ezekiel 37. Ezekiel continued to have visions throughout his prophetic ministry.
Ezekiel chapter 37 the valley of dry bones, israel restored. I have found it helpful to remember another hard place, a place where a man faced a dead, barren valley, helpless to change anything on his own. The one in the 37th chapter speaks directly to the desperate plight of israel down through the ages. God reveals the bones as the people of israel in exile and commands the prophet to carry another prophecy in order. He must be a man of god, a man of the bible and a man of prayer. The valley of the dry bones represents a first step in this admirable endeavor. Essentially, this vision of the dry bones was given to interject hope in the midst of a hopeless situation, life in the midst of lifelessness and spiritual renewal in the midst of ruin. Prepare your messages on the valley of dry bones with sermon outlines or an.
Sep 10, 20 dead ends and dry bones are the way of the world. Dry bones are evidence of conflicts of one sort or another that. Ezekiel was commanded to preach to a valley filled with skeletons. But israel sinned, and then came decay with disintegration, until now israel has become like a valley of dry bones scattered over the earth. God has shown us, by the vision of the valley of dry bones, the condition of all unconverted men. Perhaps, this valley was once the sight of a great battle. The scene of a heavy defeat, full of confusion and disorder. Its a good followup to his book from babylon to timbuktu and brings to light the contemporary issues and problems faced by hebrew black people in america today. God asked him, verse three, son of man, can these bones live. If you have your bible, please would you open it at ezekiel, chapter 37, a famous passage, the valley of dry bones. Surely i will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall.
The fact that the bones are described as dry, hits home the point that there was no life in them at all. The valley was full of bones, very many and very dry. Then he said to me, prophesy to these bones, and say to them, dry bones, hear the word of the. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel. The dried bones convey a life giving message to the dejected ones. This is a powerful vision that the lord gave to ezekiel, and one which is an important message to preach today. It has a profound message to christians today, as well. In a sermon on the dry bones, the great missionary to china, william c.
As the walls of the city were breached judahs king, king zedekiah, tried to escape. Churches and chapels are empty, christian witness is sparse or nonexistent, and. Let these sermons encourage, inspire, and inform you on this topic. And while there are certainly sections in this book more odd than this one of a valley of bones coming to life. Valleys of dry bones ezekiel 37 valleys family church sermon stuart wheatman, sunday 16th november 2014 intro a couple of weeks ago dave tucker spoke about revival. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37. The vision of dry bones is more interesting when we read between the lines. In this article i want to focus on the vision of the valley of dry bones, found in ezekiel 37. Powerful meditation on ezekiel 37valley of the dry bones. Its intriguing description of the valley of dry bones was the subject of. Ezekiel and the rest of israel had been in captivity for at least ten years when god gave to him this vision of the valley of dry bones. Ezekiel lived in the 6th century bc and was a prophet of the exile under the babylonians, which had begun under king nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 bc.
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