Week 38 Reading Guide
Restoration and the Presence of God
Ezekiel 25-48
Big Idea: The second half of Ezekiel shifts from judgment to restoration. God promises to bring His people back from exile, cleanse them, and give them new hearts. These chapters also contain powerful visions of hope, including the valley of dry bones, the reunification of Israel, and the restored temple. Ultimately, they point to God’s presence dwelling among His people and the renewal found in Christ.
Reading Plan
Monday: Ezekiel 25-28 (Judgments Against the Nations and the Fall of Tyre)
Tuesday: Ezekiel 29-32 (God’s Judgment on Egypt)
Wednesday: Ezekiel 33-36 (The Watchman and the Promise of Restoration)
Thursday: Ezekiel 37-39 (The Valley of Dry Bones and God’s Victory Over Gog)
Friday: Ezekiel 40-43 (The Vision of the Restored Temple)
Saturday: Ezekiel 44-48 (The Glory of God Returns and the New Land of Inheritance)
Weekly DNA Questions
Discover
How does the vision of the valley of dry bones illustrate God’s power to bring new life to seemingly hopeless situations?
What does the restored temple say about God’s desire to dwell among His people?
Nurture
Are there areas in your life where you feel spiritually dry or lifeless? How can you invite God’s Spirit to bring renewal?
Reflect on God’s promise to cleanse His people and give them new hearts. How does this deepen your understanding of His grace
Act
Take time to pray for the Spirit to renew your heart and guide you to follow His Word.
Encourage someone who feels distant from God by sharing the hope of His presence and His power to restore.
Key Verse: Ezekiel 36:27
I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to follow My statutes and carefully observe My ordinances.
Reflection for the Week
The message of Ezekiel 25-48 is one of hope and renewal. God’s judgment on the nations underscores His sovereignty over all the earth, while His promises to Israel reveal His deep desire to restore His people. The vision of dry bones coming to life reminds us of the power of God’s Spirit to bring life out of death, and the vision of the restored temple assures us of His presence with His people. These promises find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, who brings resurrection life and makes us a dwelling place for God’s Spirit.
Bible Project Resources
The “Gospel” of Ezekiel: Ezekiel promises that a new king will come to reunify one people under a new covenant by the transforming power of the Spirit.
Classroom: Heaven and Earth: Take an entire class on the biblical concepts of Heaven and Earth!
