Scripture References: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Intro:
- January: a time for reflection and anticipation of God's work.
- Ezekiel 37: a vivid picture of God's power to restore.
- God's desire to bring life to dead places in our lives and church.
Key Points:
- The Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-3):
- Ezekiel's vision: a desolate valley filled with dry bones.
- God's question: "Son of man, can these bones live?"
- Ezekiel's humble response: "Sovereign Lord, you alone know."
- God's power, not our strength: our response should be humility and dependence.
- Prophecy and Partnership (Ezekiel 37:4-8):
- God's command: "Prophesy to these bones."
- Ezekiel's obedience: speaking God's word.
- The rattling and coming together of bones: a picture of restoration.
- Tendons, flesh, and skin: visible signs of life, but no breath.
- God invites us to partner with Him: our role is to follow His lead.
- Breath and Transformation (Ezekiel 37:9-14):
- God's command: "Prophesy to the breath."
- Ezekiel's obedience: speaking life into the seemingly alive.
- Breath enters: true life from the inside out.
- The bones become a vast army: a picture of collective restoration.
- God's desire to bring us up to bring us back: restoring past areas of life.
- Specific areas: creative vision and broken relationships.
- Personal and corporate transformation: interconnected lives within the church.
- Response and Action:
- Rising to our feet: a posture of action and partnership with God.
- Fasting: a call to seek God and confront our comforts.
- Moving towards God: turning to Him for comfort and strength.
- Praying for our city: seeking God's kingdom to expand.
- Expecting breakthrough: churches planted, prodigals returning, lost found, disciples made.
Conclusion:
- God desires to bring life to dead places in our lives and church.
- Restoration comes through partnership with God and obedience to His word.
- God wants to bring us up to bring us back: restoring past areas for future impact.
- Transformation is both personal and corporate, leading to action and impact in our community.
Call to Action:
- Stand in trust: acknowledge God's sovereignty and power.
- Identify dead areas: creative visions or broken relationships.
- Partner with God: speak His word and obey His commands.
- Participate in the fast: seek God and confront your comforts.
- Pray for our city: expect breakthrough and kingdom expansion.
- Grab a pamphlet: plan to join the fast and break it together as community.
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