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Preschool track
Overview of Ezekiel
The book of Ezekiel contains languages and images that can be hard for us to understand. At the start, God spoke to the prophet Ezekiel. When God's power came over Ezekiel, he saw clouds and flashes of lightning. He looked into heaven and saw creatures floating alongside wheels within wheels. He saw a bright light shining around everything.
Ezekiel's visions are not easy to interpret, so people sometimes come up with different ideas of what they might mean. In addition to the visions, the book of Ezekiel also tells how Ezekiel used symbols and surprising actions to catch people's attention and get them to listen to God's words.
The book of Ezekiel has an important message. God's people were living as prisoners in a distant land, but God still loved them very much. God promised to was away their guilt and give them new hearts so they would gladly obey God. God would bring them back to their homes (Ezek 36:23-28). And God's glory would once again fill the temple (Ezek 43:4-5).
Ezekiel said God's people were like a valley full of dead bones, but God would bring them to life (Ezek 37). The people were broken, but God would make them whole again. God brings life even when it seems all hope is lost!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Ezekiel's visions are not easy to interpret, so people sometimes come up with different ideas of what they might mean. In addition to the visions, the book of Ezekiel also tells how Ezekiel used symbols and surprising actions to catch people's attention and get them to listen to God's words.
The book of Ezekiel has an important message. God's people were living as prisoners in a distant land, but God still loved them very much. God promised to was away their guilt and give them new hearts so they would gladly obey God. God would bring them back to their homes (Ezek 36:23-28). And God's glory would once again fill the temple (Ezek 43:4-5).
Ezekiel said God's people were like a valley full of dead bones, but God would bring them to life (Ezek 37). The people were broken, but God would make them whole again. God brings life even when it seems all hope is lost!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Bible Readings
Speak to the Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
The Prophet Ezekiel also spoke about the time when God would bring the people of Judah back home from exile in Babylon. This was Ezekiel's vision from God:
"God's Spirit brought me to a valley of dry bones. Everywhere I looked, all I could see was bones. God asked me if the bones could live. Only God could know that. God told me to speak to the bones:
'Dry bones, listen to God! God will wrap you with muscles and skin. God will breathe new life into you.'
I heard a rattling noise. The bones came together! Muscles and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.
God told me to speak to the wind and say:
'Blow from the north, south, east, and west. Breathe life into these dead bodies so they can live.'
The wind blew. The bodies came to life and stood up, a vast crowd!
God said, 'The people of Judah are like these dead bones. They have lost hope. They think they are cut off from me. But I will set them free and bring them back home to the land of Israel. I will put my Spirit within them to give them life and breath. Then they will know that I, the Lord, keep my promise.'"
* Taken from The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible by Shine
"God's Spirit brought me to a valley of dry bones. Everywhere I looked, all I could see was bones. God asked me if the bones could live. Only God could know that. God told me to speak to the bones:
'Dry bones, listen to God! God will wrap you with muscles and skin. God will breathe new life into you.'
I heard a rattling noise. The bones came together! Muscles and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.
God told me to speak to the wind and say:
'Blow from the north, south, east, and west. Breathe life into these dead bodies so they can live.'
The wind blew. The bodies came to life and stood up, a vast crowd!
God said, 'The people of Judah are like these dead bones. They have lost hope. They think they are cut off from me. But I will set them free and bring them back home to the land of Israel. I will put my Spirit within them to give them life and breath. Then they will know that I, the Lord, keep my promise.'"
* Taken from The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible by Shine
I Wonder....
- how Ezekiel felt when he heard this from God?
- what the people were thinking when they heard Ezekiel telling them what God said?
Discussion Questions
- How do you feel when you hear this passage? Does it make you sad? Angry? Scared? Happy? Excited?
- Have you ever been discouraged or lost hope? What comforts you in a hard time?
Videos
Godly Play
This video is 17:21 minutes long
Holy Moly
This video is 5:30 minutes long
Songs
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Breathe by The Kiboomers
This song is 2:31 minutes
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The Breathing Song by Narwhals and Warterfalls
This song is 2:26 minutes
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Ezekiel Saw a Wheel by Christian Songs and Videos
This song is 3:35 minutes
Art Activity
Draw what you think this passage would look like, feel like, or how it makes you feel.
Tips for Adults
The book of Ezekiel reports the visions of the prophet Ezekiel, who preached during the years when God's people lived as prisoners in Babylon. Ezekiel taught that God's people would experience God's love in a new way, and one day they would eagerly obey God.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Elementary Track
Overview of Ezekiel
The book of Ezekiel contains languages and images that can be hard for us to understand. At the start, God spoke to the prophet Ezekiel. When God's power came over Ezekiel, he saw clouds and flashes of lightning. He looked into heaven and saw creatures floating alongside wheels within wheels. He saw a bright light shining around everything.
Ezekiel's visions are not easy to interpret, so people sometimes come up with different ideas of what they might mean. In addition to the visions, the book of Ezekiel also tells how Ezekiel used symbols and surprising actions to catch people's attention and get them to listen to God's words.
The book of Ezekiel has an important message. God's people were living as prisoners in a distant land, but God still loved them very much. God promised to was away their guilt and give them new hearts so they would gladly obey God. God would bring them back to their homes (Ezek 36:23-28). And God's glory would once again fill the temple (Ezek 43:4-5).
Ezekiel said God's people were like a valley full of dead bones, but God would bring them to life (Ezek 37). The people were broken, but God would make them whole again. God brings life even when it seems all hope is lost!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Ezekiel's visions are not easy to interpret, so people sometimes come up with different ideas of what they might mean. In addition to the visions, the book of Ezekiel also tells how Ezekiel used symbols and surprising actions to catch people's attention and get them to listen to God's words.
The book of Ezekiel has an important message. God's people were living as prisoners in a distant land, but God still loved them very much. God promised to was away their guilt and give them new hearts so they would gladly obey God. God would bring them back to their homes (Ezek 36:23-28). And God's glory would once again fill the temple (Ezek 43:4-5).
Ezekiel said God's people were like a valley full of dead bones, but God would bring them to life (Ezek 37). The people were broken, but God would make them whole again. God brings life even when it seems all hope is lost!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
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Overview: Ezekiel 1-33 by Bible Project
This video is 7:23 minutes long.
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Overview: Ezekiel 34 - 48 by Bible Project
This video is 7:12 minutes long
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Bible Readings
Speak to the Bones(Ezekiel 37:1-14)
The Prophet Ezekiel also spoke about the time when God would bring the people of Judah back home from exile in Babylon. This was Ezekiel's vision from God:
"God's Spirit brought me to a valley of dry bones. Everywhere I looked, all I could see was bones. God asked me if the bones could live. Only God could know that. God told me to speak to the bones:
'Dry bones, listen to God! God will wrap you with muscles and skin. God will breathe new life into you.'
I heard a rattling noise. The bones came together! Muscles and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.
God told me to speak to the wind and say:
'Blow from the north, south, east, and west. Breathe life into these dead bodies so they can live.'
The wind blew. The bodies came to life and stood up, a vast crowd!
God said, 'The people of Judah are like these dead bones. They have lost hope. They think they are cut off from me. But I will set them free and bring them back home to the land of Israel. I will put my Spirit within them to give them life and breath. Then they will know that I, the Lord, keep my promise.'"
* Taken from The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible by Shine
"God's Spirit brought me to a valley of dry bones. Everywhere I looked, all I could see was bones. God asked me if the bones could live. Only God could know that. God told me to speak to the bones:
'Dry bones, listen to God! God will wrap you with muscles and skin. God will breathe new life into you.'
I heard a rattling noise. The bones came together! Muscles and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.
God told me to speak to the wind and say:
'Blow from the north, south, east, and west. Breathe life into these dead bodies so they can live.'
The wind blew. The bodies came to life and stood up, a vast crowd!
God said, 'The people of Judah are like these dead bones. They have lost hope. They think they are cut off from me. But I will set them free and bring them back home to the land of Israel. I will put my Spirit within them to give them life and breath. Then they will know that I, the Lord, keep my promise.'"
* Taken from The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible by Shine
I Wonder....
- how Ezekiel felt when he heard this from God?
- what the people were thinking when they heard Ezekiel telling them what God said?
Discussion Questions
- How do you feel when you hear this passage? Does it make you sad? Angry? Scared? Happy? Excited?
Video
Crossroad Kids' Club
This video is 3:46 minutes long
Godly Play
This video is 17:21 minutes long
Holy Moly
This video is 5:30 minutes long
Songs
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This is Amazing Grace by Bethel Music Kids
This song is 5:10 minutes long
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Breathe by Hillsong
This song is 8:25 minutes long
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Poem Activity
Write a poem about how this passage makes you feel.
Content for Adults
The book of Ezekiel reports the visions of the prophet Ezekiel, who preached during the years when God's people lived as prisoners in Babylon. Ezekiel taught that God's people would experience God's love in a new way. and one day they would eagerly obey God.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
This video is 52:37 minutes long