1. Valley of Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1—14
Title Slide: Valley of Dry Bones—Ezekiel 37:1-14…
Ezekiel 37:1—14

2. Captivity Ezekiel 12 1 11 2 10 9 3 4 8 5 7 6 CAPTIVITY JUDAH ALONE
587 – 400 BC EZRA 1-6 ESTHER EZRA 7-10
NEHEMIAH RESTORATION King Cyrus
Zerubbabel-Esther-Mordecai
II KINGS 24-25
Jerusalem Leveled
586 BC
CAPTIVITY
Jehoiakim
Jehoiachin
4004 BC THE FALL GENESIS 1-7 PRE-FLOOD Adam-Eve Cain-Abel-Seth 12
721 BC
II KINGS 18-23
Fall of Israel
JUDAH ALONE
Hezekiah-Amon
Manasseh-Josiah
Israel-Jerusalem 1
2348 BC THE FLOOD GENESIS 8-11 POST-FLOOD Noah
Shem-Ham-Japheth 11
Babylon
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
Tigris-Euphrates
Garden of Eden 2 10
Mt. Ararat
Mesopotamia
Tigris-Euphrates
Judah
Jerusalem
975 BC
I KINGS 12-22
II KINGS 1-17
DIVIDED KING
Jeroboam-Israel
Rehoboam-Judah
1921 BC ABRAHAM CALLED GENESIS PATRIARCHAL Abraham-Isaac-Jacob
Judah-Joseph
I-II CHRONICLES
Israel
Samaria
Judah
Jerusalem
Captivity
Mesopotamia
Canaan
Egypt-Goshen 9 3
Ezekiel
Egypt-Nile
Red Sea
Mt. Sinai
Israel
Jerusalem
I-II SAMUEL I KINGS 1-11 UNITED KINGDOMS
1095 – 975 BC 3 KINGS
Samuel-Saul-David-Solomon 4
The Time Period of the vision… when given to Ezekiel 8
1751 BC MOSES BORN EXODUS-LEVITICUS BONDAGE
EXODUS Moses-Aaron-Judah-Pharaoh
Red Sea
Mt. Nebo
Canaan-Israel
Shiloh
Jordan
Mt. Nebo 5 7
1394 – 1095 BC
JUDGES JUDGES Gideon-Barak
Jephthah-Samson
Judah 6
DEUTERONOMY
RUTH
1491 BC RED SEA
NUMBERS WILDERNESS Moses-Aaron-Judah
Joshua-Caleb
Naomi
Boaz
Ruth
Obed
1451 – 1444 BC
JOSHUA CONQUEST Joshua-Caleb-Judah

3. Valley of Dry Bones Captivity in Babylon
Ezekiel is God’s prophet for Judah
70 years predicted by Jeremiah
“And this whole land shall be a desolation and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.”{Jeremiah 25:11}

4. Ezekiel 1:1
“Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.”
Text—Ezekiel 1:1…Where Ezekiel was…

5. Ezekiel 1:2
“On the fifth day of the month, which was in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin's captivity.”
Text—Ezekiel 1:2…Time period

6. Ezekiel 1:3
“ The word of the LORD came expressly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was upon him there.”
Text—Ezekiel 1:3…Time period—Ezekiel is God’s prophet who was given His words to speak to the people…

7. Babylonian Empire Nebuchadnezzar
Chebar
Iraq
Jerusalem
Babylonian Captivity—Ezekiel in the captivity…Map…
“I Was Among the Captives at the river Chebar.”

8. Valley of Dry Bones The Vision The Meaning
The Applications to be made…
Three prong approach to our study…(1) The Vision (2) The Meaning (3) The Applications to be made…

9. Valley of Dry Bones Question… Where do you fit in this vision?
In the vision of “The Valley of Dry Bones?
Ezekiel 37:1-14….
Question? (1) Where do you fit in this vision? (2) In the vision of “The Valley of Dry Bones?” (Ezek.37:1-14)

10. Ezekiel 37:1
“The hand of the LORD came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:1…

11. Ezekiel 37:2
“Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:2…

12. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” The Vision Disjointed Dry
Numerous
Good for nothing
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Vision…(1) Disjointed (2) Dry (3) Numerous (4) Good for nothing—This is the vision of the “Valley of Dry Bones.”

13. Valley of Dry Bones
Valley of Dry Bones…

14. Ezekiel 37:3
“And He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" So I answered, "O Lord GOD, You know.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:3…Note the question…
Note the question?

15. Notice Ezekiel’s Faith
“And He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" So I answered, "O Lord GOD, You know.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:3…Notice the statement of Ezekiel’s faith…By GOD only they can live!
Notice Ezekiel’s Faith

16. Deuteronomy 32:39
“Now see that I, even I, am He, And there is no God besides Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; Nor is there any who can deliver from My hand.”
Deuteronomy 32:39…By GOD only they can live!
God Can Make Alive!

17. Ezekiel 37:4
“Again He said to me, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD!”
Text—Ezekiel 37:4…Notice God’s instructions…
God’s Instructions

18. Ezekiel 37:5
“Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones: "Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live!”
Text—Ezekiel 37:5…Notice God’s plan as to what He will do…
God’s Plan

19. Ezekiel 37:6
“I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the LORD.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:6…Notice the certainty of the results!
Power of God

20. Ezekiel 37:7
“So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to bone.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:7…Notice the prophet obeys the instruction and look at the results—bones came together!
The Obedience—
The Results

21. Bones Come Together!
Bones Come Together!!!

22. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” Results…
Bones become skeletons
Silence is broken
Bones being fitted together
Nothing too hard for the Lord!
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Results…(1) Bones become skeletons (2) Silence is broken (3) Bones being fitted together (4) Nothing too hard for the Lord! (Gen.18:14)—This is the vision of the “Valley of Dry Bones.”

23. Bones Come To Life!
Bones Come Together!!!

24. Tendons, muscular power
Ezekiel 37:8
“Indeed, as I looked, the sinews and the flesh came upon them, and the skin covered them over; but there was no breath in them.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:8…Notice the what the prophet sees…sinews, flesh and skin but something is missing—NO BREATH IN…
Sinews
Tendons, muscular power

25. Clothed but no true life!
Ezekiel 37:8
“Indeed, as I looked, the sinews and the flesh came upon them, and the skin covered them over; but there was no breath in them.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:8…Notice the what the prophet sees…sinews, flesh and skin but something is missing—NO BREATH IN THEM—source of true life! Clothed but no TRUE LIFE—yet!
No Breath…
Clothed but no true life!

26. Ezekiel 37:9
“Also He said to me, "Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:9…God will cause them to live again!
Only source of Life—
From God

27. Ezekiel 37:10
“So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:10…God will cause them to live again! Will be His “army!”
God’s Army!

28. Exceeding Great Army!
Exceeding Great Army!!!!These bones have become a great army!

29. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” The Meaning
We have seen the vision
Dry Bones revived
Clothed
Great army now
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Meaning…(1) We have seen the vision (2) Dry bones have been revived (3) Clothed (4) Great army now—This is the vision of the “Valley of Dry Bones.”—What does it all mean ?

30. Ezekiel 37:11
“Then He said to me, "Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, 'Our bones are dry, our hope is lost, and we ourselves are cut off!”
Text—Ezekiel 37:11…God’s army is Israel—Questions?
God’s Army--Israel

31. Ezekiel 37:11
“Then He said to me, "Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, 'Our bones are dry, our hope is lost, and we ourselves are cut off!”
Text—Ezekiel 37:11…Israel thought, when they went into captivity—ALL HOPE WAS GONE!—Questions?
Thought Hope was Lost!

32. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” The Meaning
How can we understand this vision without knowing…
Who the children of Israel are…
In Captivity
Must know Old Testament History!
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Meaning…(1) How can we understand this vision without knowing… (2) Who are these “children of Israel”…(3) Now they are in Captivity… (4) One must know their Old Testament History!—This is a must!!

33. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” The Meaning:
Distrust, Rebellion, Idolatry, and Disobedience had turned Israel into…
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Meaning…(1) Distrust, Rebellion, Idolatry and Disobedience had turned Israel into…A VALLEY OF DRY BONES….

34. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” The Meaning:
Sin had slain Israel—She is dead spiritually
Israel in Captivity—Punishment
What about her future state?
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Meaning…(1) Sin has slain Israel—she is dead spiritually. (2) Israel is in Babylonian Captivity—consequences and punishment for her conduct! (3) What about her future? Answer lies in the “A VALLEY OF DRY BONES”….

35. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” The Meaning:
Based on her present condition…
Israel will listen to God…
She will become what?
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Meaning…(1) Based on her present condition... (2) Israel will listen to God… (3) She will become what? Answer lies in the “A VALLEY OF DRY BONES”….

36. Israel is Going to be Raised!
Ezekiel 37:12
“Therefore prophesy and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Behold, O My people, I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel!”
Text—Ezekiel 37:12…God is going to “raise” Israel again—in what way? Physical resurrection? No…
Israel is Going to be Raised!

37. Ezekiel 37:12
“Therefore prophesy and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Behold, O My people, I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel!”
Text—Ezekiel 37:12…God is going to “raise” Israel again—in what way? Physical resurrection? No…return to their homeland again following the 70 years of captivity!
Israel is Going
Back Home!!

38. Ezekiel 37:13
“Then you shall know that I am the LORD, when I have opened your graves, O My people, and brought you up from your graves!”
Text—Ezekiel 37:13…God is going to “raise” Israel again—in what way? Physical resurrection? No…return to their homeland again following the 70 years of captivity! Then they will know and remember the power of the God they serve! Land will be restored…
Know God’s Power!

39. Ezekiel 37:14
“I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I, the LORD, have spoken it and performed it," says the LORD.”
Text—Ezekiel 37:14…God is going to “raise” Israel again—in what way? …return to their homeland again following the 70 years of captivity! Then they will know and remember the power of the God they serve! Land will be restored…Once again will be able to serve God and live in their homeland.
Life Given Back

40. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” The Meaning:
Israel will again glorify God
Israel shall be a strong army
God has shown Ezekiel through this vision…
Present condition—future condition
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Meaning…(1) Israel will again glorify God (2) Israel will be a strong army (3) God has shown Ezekiel through this vision…(4) Present condition—what the future state will hold for His people! Answer lies in the “A VALLEY OF DRY BONES”….

41. Valley of Dry Bones “Valley of Dry Bones.” The Meaning:
We have seen the vision
Valley of Dry Bones
Seen the meaning—Israel is dead
Shows God holds keys to the future…
Applications…
“Valley of Dry Bones.”
The Meaning…(1) We have seen the vision (2) Valley of Dry Bones (3) Seen the meaning—Israel is spiritually dead…(4) Shows God holds keys to the future of Israel--His people! Now let us make some APPLICATIONS for us from the VALLEY OF DRY BONES”….

42. The resurrection of souls lost in sin—to a life of righteousness
Lesson #1
The resurrection of souls lost in sin—to a life of righteousness
Souls are spiritually dead in sin
Walking around in a “dead state”
How can they be “raised”?
Lesson #1 …(1) The resurrection of souls lost in sin—needing a life of righteousness! How can we help raised them?

43. John 5:25,26
“Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself.”
Text—John 5:25,26…God can raise all those who are spiritually dead—He is the only hope they have!
New Life Given Back

44. Ephesians 2:1
“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins.”
Text—Eph.2:1…God can make those who are spiritually dead alive—this will always be the condition of the sinner—Rom.3:23; 6:23.
Sinner’s True Condition!

45. Ephesians 2:5
“Even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).”
Text—Eph.2:5…God can makes those who are spiritually dead alive—this will be the results of coming to Christ!
Sinner’s New Life

46. Colossians 3:5
“Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.”
Text—Col.3:5…The Old Man of sin must be put off and the new man must be put on…
Something Must Die

47. Colossians 3:10
“And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.”
Text—Col.3:10…The Old Man of sin must be put off and the new man must be put on…Transformation takes place by the blood of Christ, Rom.5:9; 1 Pet.1:18,19; Eph.1:7; Rev.1:5…
Put on New Man!

48. The resurrection of a sleeping church
Lesson #2
The resurrection of a sleeping church
Churches can also be dead
Churches may need to be revived!
Lesson #2 …(1) The resurrection a sleeping church—needing to be revived again!

49. Revelation 3:1
“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, 'These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: "I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.”
Text—Rev.3:1…The apostle wrote a letter to the seven churches and five of them had problems—Church at Sardis was dead—thought she was alive…
Dead Church

50. Revelation 3:2
“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God.”
Text—Rev.3:2…The apostle wrote a letter to the seven churches and five of them had problems—Church at Sardis was dead—needed to correct her attitude and conduct—before too late…
Divine Instructions

51. Revelation 3:15,16
“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”
Text—Rev.3:15,16…The apostle wrote a letter to the seven churches and five of them had problems—Church at Laodicea was lukewarm!—neither cold nor hot!
Lukewarm Church

52. The Warning Luke warmness Immorality Lost of zeal and fervency
Lost of dedication and commitment
Churches have been reduced to a…
Valley of Dry Bones
The Warning …(1) Luke warmness—symptoms—(1) Immorality (2) Lost of zeal and fervency (3) Lost of dedication and commitment (4) Such conduct have reduced churches to A VALLEY OF DRY BONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

53. Exceeding Great Army!
Exceeding Great Army!!!! How can we return to this state as a congregation of the Lord’s people?

54. John 6:63
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.”
Text—John 6:63…The divine remedy for the problem of luke warmness…
Divine Remedy

55. Hebrews 4:12 Divine Remedy
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Text—Heb.4:12…The divine remedy can be found for EVERY spiritual problem in God’s word…We can be a great influence in the Lord—but where are our “bones?” (Matt.5:14-16)
Divine Remedy

56. John 5:28,29 Final Resurrection…
“Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth--those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.”
Text—Jno.5:28,29…The text of Ezek.37:1-14 is not discussing the final resurrection in the context as we have already seen. But we WILL BE PART of that FINAL RESURRECTION. Depending on which what kind of “bones” we have will determine which resurrection we will arise too…
Final Resurrection…

57. Are we a sleeping “child” of God reduced to a Valley of Dry Bones?
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Are we a sleeping “child” of God reduced to a Valley of Dry Bones?
Summary…

58. Valley of Dry Bones
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Are we a sleeping “congregation” of God’s people reduced to a Valley of Dry Bones?
Summary…

59. Are You Active Part of His Army!
Invitation…