Dry bones ezekiel commentary pdf

Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people. Ezekiel was sent by god to give a message to the children of israel. Them dry bones a live sermon timothy flemming youtube. Ezekiel is noted for the bold and striking imagery of his prophecies and this is one of the most vivid of all. Dry bones and the resurrection of the dead ezekiel 37. Ezekiel begins this chapter with the vision of the dry bones. It was a dark, depressing and difficult time for all of israel.

The dried bones convey a life giving message to the dejected ones. Ezekiel obeys in the vision and preaches to the dry bones. The dry bones are a picture of the jews in captivity scattered and dead. God transported ezekielprobably not literally, but in a visionto a valley full of dry bones and directed him to speak to the bones. God tells ezekiel to prophesy to the bones until they come together and reform into bodies. As if to make sure that ezekiel felt the full impact of the vision, jehovah ordered the prophet to pass all around those widely scattered bones.

What is the significance of breaking this reanimation of life into two stages. Ezekiel makes the statement, in verse two, there were vary many in the open valley. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables. Ezekiel 37 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Even as i peck out these thoughts, a version of ezekiel connecta dem dry bones is coursing through my head. 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. Their restoration is represented by a vision of dry bones made alive. Verses 114 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Feb 23, 2006 dry bones anyone can do it the reverend mr. The valley of dry bones walking thru the bible ezekiel. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. We have heard of a romanist who had, as a penance from his priest, to go and water a dry stick.

But it contains a beautiful gospel picture of gods power to raise those who are dead in trespasses and sins. We are going to see today what god showed the prophet ezekiel so long ago, that spiritual awakening is within our reach. 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. The dry bones come together in two stages first the flesh and then after ezekiel obeys and preaches the 2nd part of gods message, the breath comes. When ezekiel was thirty years old, the age priests began their service numbers 4. But, this ancient text opens up a window, an angle, a perspective, a vision. God transported ezekiel probably not literally, but in a visionto a valley full of dry bones and directed him to speak to the bones. Ezekiel 37 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. If you have your bible, please would you open it at ezekiel, chapter 37, a famous passage, the valley of dry bones. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones is not really a story about the resurrection of the dead. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet.

The old testament was written for our learning romans 15. The prophet is not just credible but sufficiently audible. Ezekiel chapters 36 37 the restoration of the land. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of god, and then upon the gentile nations round about them. Three stages in israels revival present themselves to the prophets eye. Welcome to bsm, your online bible study supplement source. But the fact that this was a vision doesnt discount the value of ezekiel s decision. Ezekiel could only preach this message full of faith in god. Dr tony evans dry bones dancing tony evans sermons duration. He was 30 years old when called to be a prophet of the lord to the exiles in babylon. The valley of dry bones is almost certainly the most beloved and well known of ezekiel s visions. 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. Son of man, these bones are the whole house of israel. We may be quick to dismiss ezekiel s actions as bold.

Oct 09, 2004 ezekiel is telling god that god is in charge in control. We are going to see today what god showed the prophet ezekiel so long ago, that spiritual awakening is within our. Surely i will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. They represent the peoples spiritually dead condition. Ezekiel begins this visionary section by making reference to. Over the prophets shoulder we see a somber valley of dry human bones and listen as the prophet is told to prophecy over these bones. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. The vision of the dry bones restored to life again, as symbolical of israels death and resurrection. Such, i imagine, is the case with ezekiel 37, the famous dry bones passage. Ezekiel was twentyfive years of age when he, his family, and his nation were carried off as a captives of war, to the country of babylon, 900 miles away. This vision took place while israel was in babylonian captivity so sometime between 586 b. Apr 22, 2012 valley of dry bones ezekiel 37 sermon.

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. Yahweh brought ezekiel out in his spirit to a valley of dry bones 37. Oct 08, 2010 ezekiel continued to have visions throughout his prophetic ministry. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. It is again a promise of salvation and restoration to gods chosen people. After exploring ezekiels vision of dry bones, adults will envision how god can bring new life in desolate times. Ezekiels gospel reveals his vision, in which he was carried by god and set down in a valley that was full of dry bones.

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. Ezekiel is ordered to prophesy upon these bones ezekiel 37. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. Ezekiel continued to have visions throughout his prophetic ministry. As we look out at the church in some parts of the world, especially in the uk and europe, it appears to be like the vision which ezekiel saw of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. Aug 19, 2008 this is a great sermon that was preached by rev. Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones bible study ministry. He made ezekiel walk around and look at all the bones. However, both this short film and the dry bones song share the same inspiration. The valley of dry bones is almost certainly the most beloved and well known of ezekiels visions.

Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. The audience was moved and touched by this message and so. Ezekiels spectacular vision of the valley of the dry bones coming alive offers great hope to all who feel that you are in a spiritually dry time in your life. The true spiritual regeneration of the nation romans 11. God has taught many wonderful lessons in some rather unusual ways. He was married but his wife died at the time of the fall of. Ezekiel had been in captivity for at least ten years when god gave to him this vision.

Oct 19, 2011 however, both this short film and the dry bones song share the same inspiration. If god wants these dead, dry bones to live, theyll live. Ezekiel is telling god that god is in charge in control. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Yet if he was confident that he spoke the word of the lord, he knew gods word had supernatural power. Ezekiel was shown that he had a personal responsibility to that valley of dead, dry bones. Then he said to me, prophesy to these bones, and say to them, dry bones, hear the word of the. Ezekiel lived in his own house in a settlement called telabib by the river of chebar ezekiel 3. Ezekiel is ordered to prophesy upon these bones ezek.

Its intriguing description of the valley of dry bones was the subject of a popular song, dry bones, during the mid1950s. The hand of the lord was upon ezekiel, israels exiled prophet, and he was set down in the midst of a vast and dismal valley, a valley not of the shadow of death, but of the gruesome relics of death. The vision of dry bones is more interesting when we read between the lines. Ezekiel was in training to be a priest at the temple in jerusalem when he was taken captive in 597 bc. Secrets of the dry bones, reopens what many might deem a daunting cold ezekiels visionary prophecy was an arresting sight. Ezekiels task of preaching to dry bones seemed to be as useless as that. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of. Easley now with our bibles opened to ezekiel 37, i want to take us to a valley full of dry bones. Brothers and sisters, i dont want us to take this moment for granted.

In the passage, the prophet is carried away by the spirit of god to the valley of dry bones. From exegetical perspective by stephen breck reid the. And of course im talking about the vision god gave. The prophecy about the reviving of the dry bonesezekiel 37. What is the significance of breaking this reanimation of. Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel.

In a vision, ezekiel is set down in a valley plain that is covered with bones. The valley of dry bones sermon by ian humphrey, ezekiel 37. The first part of this drybones prophesy ezekiel 37. The one in the 37th chapter speaks directly to the desperate plight of israel down through the ages. Timothy flemming sr live sunday morning at mount carmel baptist church where he pastors. The means used for the bringing of these dispersed bones together and these dead and dry bones to life.