Over the next few days, we have Ezekiel at his visionary finest
The Lord’s flock
Ezekiel 34:20-31
Prophecy against Edom
Ezekiel 35:1-15
God’s blessing on Israel
Ezekiel 36:1-15
Israel’s former sins
Ezekiel 36:16-23
Israel’s new life
Ezekiel 36:24-32
A witness to neighbouring nations
Ezekiel 36:33-38
The valley of dry bones
Ezekiel 37:1-14
We hear about God’s promise that “my servant David” (34:24) will lead and cafre for his sheep. Christians’ ears prick up at once - “Great Daviddd’s greater Son” for us, can only be Jesus.
There are prophecies of restoration and new faithfulness for Israel. A new heart, a heart of flesh not stone (36:36) will make it possible for the people to obey God for a change.
The valley of the dry bones pictures this for us. In an echo of Creation, the Spirit breathes into dead bones and gives them life. When hope looks dead and gone, the Spirit of God can bring resurrection.
The Lord’s flock
Ezekiel 34:20-31
Prophecy against Edom
Ezekiel 35:1-15
God’s blessing on Israel
Ezekiel 36:1-15
Israel’s former sins
Ezekiel 36:16-23
Israel’s new life
Ezekiel 36:24-32
A witness to neighbouring nations
Ezekiel 36:33-38
The valley of dry bones
Ezekiel 37:1-14
We hear about God’s promise that “my servant David” (34:24) will lead and cafre for his sheep. Christians’ ears prick up at once - “Great Daviddd’s greater Son” for us, can only be Jesus.
There are prophecies of restoration and new faithfulness for Israel. A new heart, a heart of flesh not stone (36:36) will make it possible for the people to obey God for a change.
The valley of the dry bones pictures this for us. In an echo of Creation, the Spirit breathes into dead bones and gives them life. When hope looks dead and gone, the Spirit of God can bring resurrection.
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