Ezekiel·Chapter 37

How to Apply

This week, take a moment to reflect on areas of your life where you feel dry or lifeless. What dreams or passions have you set aside? Ask God to fill you with His Spirit and revive those parts of your life. Maybe it’s reaching out to someone for support, starting a new project, or simply taking time to connect with nature. Make it personal; do something that makes you feel alive and connected to your purpose. You can even write down a prayer asking for God’s guidance and presence in your life!

Chapter Context

In this chapter, God is speaking to a people who felt hopeless and lost, like dry bones in a valley with no life left. This verse comes right after a powerful vision where God shows Ezekiel the revival of these bones, representing the nation of Israel that had been broken and scattered. This moment is the climax of that vision, promising that life is coming back! It’s a turning point where despair meets hope, and God declares that He will not just restore them but give them His very Spirit. It’s like the moment in a story where the hero finally discovers their strength and purpose!

Key Biblical Words (Word Study)

• put - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• spirit - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• live - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• place - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• in - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• land - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• know - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• that - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• i - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• lord - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".

Reflection Question

What do you think it means for God to put His Spirit within you, and how might that change the way you live your daily life?

Related Verses

• Isaiah 32:15 - Written 700 years before this verse, it talks about how God’s Spirit will be poured out to bring life to the dry land, connecting to the promise of renewal.
• Joel 2:28 - A prophecy written 600 years before this verse that speaks about God pouring out His Spirit on all people, emphasizing that everyone can experience His life-giving presence.
• John 14:17 - Here, Jesus talks about the Spirit being with us and in us, showing the fulfillment of God’s promise in Ezekiel through the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Personal Prayer

Lord, thank You for the truth found in Ezekiel 37:14. Help me to take the insights from this scripture and apply them to my heart today.Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Main Themes

Restoration, Hope, Divine Power, Unity, Life from Death, Faith, Prophecy

Key Verses

Ezekiel 37:3, Ezekiel 37:5, Ezekiel 37:10, Ezekiel 37:12, Ezekiel 37:14

Historical Context

Ezekiel prophesied during the Babylonian exile, a time marked by profound despair for the Israelites following the destruction of Jerusalem. This chapter, among others, seeks to address the reasons for their suffering while simultaneously offering hope for future restoration. The vision of the dry bones serves as a metaphor for the spiritual and physical resurrection of Israel, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises despite their current circumstances. Ezekiel's prophetic ministry was crucial in communicating God's messages during this critical period, providing both warnings and assurances to the exiled community.