God’s Word brings hope into hopeless situations. Ezekiel 37 was spoken to the people of God at a time when everything seemed lost. Jerusalem was occupied, the Temple was destroyed, and the people were exiled and enslaved. They described themselves as having “no hope” and being “cut off.” Yet God showed Ezekiel a vision of a valley filled with dry bones and asked, “Can these bones live?” The vision revealed that with God there is always hope even in seemingly dead situations.

God’s Word brings hope into hopeless situations. Ezekiel 37 was spoken to the people of God at a time

when everything seemed lost. Jerusalem was occupied, the Temple was destroyed, and the people

were exiled and enslaved. They described themselves as having “no hope” and being “cut off.” Yet

God showed Ezekiel a vision of a valley filled with dry bones and asked, “Can these bones live?” The

vision revealed that with God there is always hope even in seemingly dead situations.

God’s Word brings hope into hopeless situations. Ezekiel 37 was spoken to the people of God at a time when everything seemed lost. Jerusalem was occupied, the Temple was destroyed, and the people were exiled and enslaved. They described themselves as having “no hope” and being “cut off.” Yet God showed Ezekiel a vision of a valley filled with dry bones and asked, “Can these bones live?” The vision revealed that with God there is always hope even in seemingly dead situations.

We will all go through valleys—seasons of intense trial. Scripture teaches us that our faith is formed in valley seasons. King David wrote Psalm 23 reflecting on God's shepherding care for us even through valley seasons.

We will all go through valleys—seasons of intense trial. Scripture teaches us that our faith is formed in valley seasons. King David wrote Psalm 23 reflecting on God's shepherding care for us even through valley seasons.

We will all go through valleys—seasons of intense trial. Scripture teaches us that our faith is formed in valley seasons. King David wrote Psalm 23 reflecting on God’s shepherding care for us even through valley seasons.

It is possible to know God’s Word, practice spiritual disciplines, and still allow our hearts to grow hard toward God and people. The Pharisees were serious about obedience, but their rules had become more important than the hurting person standing in front of them. That is what made Jesus angry and grieved: their religious activity had lost its love. Jesus reminds us that genuine obedience should lead us to greater compassion, humility, and love for God and people.

It is possible to know God’s Word, practice spiritual disciplines, and still allow our hearts to grow hard toward God and people. The Pharisees were serious about obedience, but their rules had become more important than the hurting person standing in front of them. That is what made Jesus angry and grieved: their religious activity had lost its love. Jesus reminds us that genuine obedience should lead us to greater compassion, humility, and love for God and people.

It is possible to know God’s Word, practice spiritual disciplines, and still allow our hearts to grow hard toward God and people. The Pharisees were serious about obedience, but their rules had become more important than the hurting person standing in front of them. That is what made Jesus angry and grieved: their religious activity had lost its love. Jesus reminds us that genuine obedience should lead us to greater compassion, humility, and love for God and people.

Jesus cares deeply about people, especially those who are far from God. When He entered the temple, He found it being misused; people were exploited and excluded, and the very people who were supposed to help others encounter God had become a barrier to worship.