The Power of Revelation - Summer Revival

INTRO

Breakdown of what happened

the Lord lead him there

The Lord confrimed His faith

The lord commanded him

He obeyed

The Lord provided

Point 1: Divine Revelation Brings Life to Dead Situations

Ezekiel 37:1–10 ESV

The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. And he said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the Lord.” So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied, there was a sound, and behold, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. And I looked, and behold, there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them. But there was no breath in them. Then 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.” So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army.

This passage recounts the vision of the valley of dry bones. In this passage, we witness the miraculous restoration of life to what was once dead and lifeless.

This serves as a powerful reminder of God's ability to bring life to even the most hopeless situations.

Romans 4:17 ESV

as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.

further reinforces this truth: "The God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not."

Point 2: Revelation Unveils God's Sovereign Plan In

Ezekiel 37:11–14 ESV

Then he said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are indeed cut off.’ Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will open your graves and raise you from your graves, O my people. And I will bring you into the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves, and raise you from your graves, O my people. And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the Lord; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the Lord.”

God explains the significance of the vision to Ezekiel, revealing His sovereign plan to restore the nation of Israel.

This passage highlights God's faithfulness to His promises and His ability to bring about redemption despite overwhelming odds

Romans 8:28 ESV

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

affirms this truth: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Point 3: Revelation Empowers Prophetic Action

Following God's revelation, Ezekiel prophesies to the breath, demonstrating obedient action in response to divine instruction

Ezekiel 37:9–10 ESV

Then 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.” So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army.

This prophetic action becomes a catalyst for the restoration of life, illustrating the transformative power of revelation coupled with obedient response.

James 2:26 ESV

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.

reinforces this principle: "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead."

Conclusion

Ezekiel 37 teaches us that divine revelation brings life to dead situations, unveils God's sovereign plan, and empowers prophetic action.

Through this passage, we are reminded of God's faithfulness, His power to bring about redemption, and our role as agents of His kingdom.

As we seek God's revelation in our lives, may we be transformed by His truth, emboldened to walk in obedience, and empowered to participate in His redemptive work in the world.