GrowKids Family Devotional

March 9, 2025

EZEKIEL: THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES

EZEKIEL 37

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Ezekiel 37 contains one of the Bible’s most powerful visions: Ezekiel sees a valley filled with dry bones. As a prophet like Isaiah and Jeremiah, Ezekiel’s message to the people was twofold: God’s judgment had come upon Israel, but the Good News was that God would deliver them from their enemies, and a new world was on the horizon. This passage echoes the Good News of the Gospel, pointing to Jesus’ coming to save the world from sin and the Holy Spirit breathing new life into all who place their trust in God. While this vision can be challenging for younger children, I encourage you to watch the video together and discuss how we are spiritually dead in our sins, but alive when Jesus enters our hearts. As Easter approaches, it’s a great opportunity to deepen these conversations with your children, helping them understand what it means to be saved and the abundant life that comes from following Jesus.

Weekly Challenge

Share your salvation story with your children. Talk about what your life was like before you committed your life to Jesus, the circumstances surrounding when and where you made that commitment (how old you were, who you were with, where it happened, and why you knew it was the right moment). Then, explain the difference having a relationship with Jesus has made in your life. Take time to reflect on how life might be different if you had never invited Jesus into your heart—how would it change the way your family lives today? Encourage your children to share their salvation stories, and if they haven’t yet prayed to invite Jesus into their lives, this would be a wonderful opportunity to do so!

Power Verse

I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live".

Ezekiel 37:14

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