1. Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord (1-14)

Ezekiel had a vision of a valley full of the dry bones of a slain army. The Lord told him to prophesy to the dry bones, and the word of the Lord would bring them to life. God is the Creator who gives life to the dead. His word calls us, who were dead in our sins, to cross over from death to life (Eph 2:1; Jn 5:24).

2. One nation and one King (15-28)

God's word through Ezekiel was another message of hope to the hopeless exiles. The nation, divided after the reign of Solomon and now suffering in Babylonian captivity, would be restored and united. The promised Messiah, the descendant of David, would sit on the throne. This looks forward to the Messianic kingdom of Jesus, when there will be one shepherd and one flock (Jn 10:16).

Application: Lord, I was dead in sin, but your word called me from death to life. My hope is in your kingdom alone.
One Word: Can these dry bones live?