Key Points
God restores people for the sake of His Holy Name.
The reason God gives us a new heart and new spirit is to vindicate His name.
New life begins with a new heart and a new spirit.
God brings life where there was only death.
The Word of the Lord, not human effort, produces transformation.
Remembering the past wrongly can keep us from walking in freedom.
Grace trains believers to renounce ungodliness.
Discussion
Why does God emphasize acting “for the sake of His name” rather than for human merit?
What does the image of dry bones reveal about human inability apart from God’s Spirit?
How does understanding the context of Ezekiel 36 reshape the way you read Ezekiel 37?
In what ways can remembering the past be either healing or harmful to spiritual growth?
What is the difference between trying harder and believing more?
How does the idea of renouncing ungodliness challenge common views of grace?
Why is identity in Christ essential before addressing behavior or obedience?
What does it mean to live in a way that visibly vindicates God’s name?
