AskFOI: What Does the Bible Mean by the Vision of the Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37?

Most likely, the average Christian has heard a moving sermon on Ezekiel 37. Is it a picture of personal spiritual revival—or something more specific? We’ll examine the Valley of Dry Bones passage in its proper biblical context and address the tendency to simply spiritualize Ezekiel 37 as a general metaphor for individual salvation or revival. By reading the passage plainly and in context, we’ll learn how the dry bones represent the whole house of Israel. This conversation reminds us of the importance of letting Scripture define its own symbols and of God’s faithfulness to His promises to Israel for His glory!