Can these bones live_
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Lesson Summary
The class began with a brief historical overview of Ezekiel, a 25‑year‑old priest taken to Babylon in 598 B.C., and introduced the well‑known Valley of Dry Bones vision from Ezekiel 37. The teacher emphasized that, while the passage is often used to illustrate church revival, the primary focus was God’s perception of a dead people and His promise to restore them for His purpose. By linking the biblical scene to contemporary signs of spiritual death—such as the high percentage of unaffiliated individuals in Ada County and the uncertainty facing businesses—the lesson highlighted the urgency of proclaiming life to a lost culture. Clint then urged the congregation to obey God’s call, reminding them that obedience leads to divine blessing, even when circumstances appear impossible. Although specific outreach methods were not detailed, he invited creative ideas and pointed to a recent teen‑driven outreach effort as an example of innovative ministry. The central message was that believers must recognize the reality of spiritual death, trust in God’s promise, and actively share the hope of new life with those around them. The class concluded with a call to personal responsibility, stressing that while the task is daunting, faithfulness to God’s command will result in the resurrection of “dry bones” within our community.
Key Scriptures
The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley, which was full of bones. And he caused me to pass by them, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry. And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.
Then said the Lord unto me, Prophesy unto these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the Word of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live... And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.