Replacing Stone, Reviving Bone | Part 12 | Ezekiel 37

Title: From Dry Bones to Living Hope: God's Redemptive Power

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the profound message of hope and redemption found in Ezekiel 37, particularly the vision of the Valley of Dry Bones. It emphasizes the utter hopelessness of humanity apart from God's intervention, likening our spiritual state to dry bones. The sermon highlights God's power to bring life from death, both spiritually and literally, and points to Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to resurrect and unite His people under one shepherd.

Key Points:
- Our condition apart from Christ is worse than we realize – we are not just sick or struggling, but spiritually dead.
- God's word has the power to bring life to what is dead and hopeless.
- The Lord knows our circumstances completely, even when they seem settled and unchangeable.
- Our hope is anchored in the kingship of Christ, whose reign is eternal and whose kingdom is ever-advancing.
- Obedience and holiness come from God's work in us, not our own efforts.
- We must turn to God for mercy and fix our eyes on Jesus, recognizing our complete dependence on Him.

Scripture Reference:
- Ezekiel 37:1-28 (The Valley of Dry Bones and the Promise of Restoration)
- Ephesians 2:1-5 (Dead in transgressions, made alive in Christ)
- Philippians 2:12-13 (God working in us to will and to act)

Stories:
- The vision of the Valley of Dry Bones coming to life
- The illustration of joining two sticks to represent the unification of Israel and Judah
- References to the historical context of Israel's exile and the cycle of good and bad kings in Judah's history