Ezekiel 36-37 – Sticks & Bones, He’ll Lead Us Home…

In their darkest hour, the LORD illuminated the future regathering & regeneration of Israel to the Promised Land using two figures: A valley of dry bones & two sticks. Ezekiel 36-37 Pastor Gene Pensiero Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel) Find the rest of this series at https://calvaryhanford.com/crymeariver Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies at https://calvaryhanford.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Find us on SubStack at https://calvaryhanford.substack.com — Join us for “Sticks & Bones, He’ll Lead Us Home, God’s Word Will Never Hurt Me” in our ongoing Bible study series through the book of Ezekiel. In Ezekiel 36 and 37, we humbly unpack amazing prophecies concerning the restoration of Israel, offering timeless lessons for Christians and those exploring their spirituality today. This Christian sermon explores the desolate state of Israel’s land during their Babylonian exile, a time when the Promised Land became uninhabitable due to their disobedience. We’ll examine Ezekiel’s prophecy to the “mountains of Israel” (Ezekiel 36:1), revealing God’s unwavering commitment to His covenant with Abraham and His promise to restore His people to their ancient homeland. Discover how this biblical prophecy speaks to the enduring significance of the land of Israel and refutes common misunderstandings. We delve into the physical regathering of the Jewish people, a remarkable historical event that aligns with Ezekiel’s words (Ezekiel 36:24). From the Zionist movement to the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, we explore the miraculous fulfillment of these ancient scriptures. This Bible prophecy update highlights how God, for His holy name’s sake, has brought His people back from all nations, transforming a desolate land into a fruitful one. The study continues into Ezekiel 37, where we encounter two vivid illustrations of God’s plan for Israel’s future. First, the vision of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14) powerfully symbolizes the national and spiritual revival of Israel. We discuss how these dry bones coming to life represent both the physical restoration of the nation and a future spiritual awakening, where God will give them a new heart and His Spirit. This Bible study emphasizes that Israel’s physical return has occurred, and we look forward to the promised spiritual indwelling. Second, the prophecy of the two sticks (Ezekiel 37:15-22) beautifully illustrates the future reunification of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah under one king, David (Ezekiel 37:24-25). This end-times prophecy points to a time when Israel will no longer be divided but will dwell securely in their land with God’s sanctuary among them forevermore. Whether you are studying the Bible, interested in Bible prophecy, or seeking Christian insights, this sermon offers encouragement from God’s promises for Israel’s future, which can also provide hope for our present. We aim to humbly share the truth of God’s Word, showing how He is truly “the lifter of my head” (Psalm 3:3), ready to gently guide us home. Keywords: Ezekiel 36, Ezekiel 37, Bible study, Bible prophecy, end times, Israel, dry bones, reunification of Israel, Jewish return, land of Israel, Old Testament, Christian sermon, Calvary Chapel, spiritual restoration, national revival, Abrahamic covenant, New Covenant, God’s promises, Messianic prophecy, King David, Christian faith, spirituality, Jesus, God’s Word.