2015: Dead Things Coming Back to Life

Scripture References: Ezekiel 37:1-14Intro: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. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.