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  1. The Resurrection – ?<\/em> The vision of the dry bones describes human bones coming alive, in order to symbolize a nation whose life has been renewed. But it\u2019s no wonder that many have also seen in this chapter a promise for individual, bodily resurrection.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Audience.<\/em> The vision of the dry bones coming back to life is for Ezekiel\u2019s eyes only. The audience will only hear of it later. The second part of the chapter, the symbolic unification of the sticks is done in front of the people, causing them to ask: \u201cWon\u2019t you tell us what these actions of yours mean?\u201d (verse 18).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Grafting.<\/em> Grafting is an agricultural procedure whereby a new tree is created from two other trees with different genetic characteristics, by joining a branch from one with a branch from the other. The lower branch, the rootstock is planted in the ground, and the upper one, the scion, will bear the fruit. Is this what Ezekiel did with \u201cthe stick of Joseph\u201d and the \u201cstick of Judah\u201d? See verses 15-22. If so, it suggests a deep and lasting future connection between the kingdoms.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. United Kingdom.<\/em> One kingdom for the tribes of Israel was a relatively short and unstable episode in the days of Saul, David and Solomon. Two kingdoms and much internecine tension was the dominant reality during the history of the kingship (and even before). In this prophecy of Ezekiel – unity is fundamental. Judah and Israel will return united to their land, and as a united kingdom all the other promises will be fulfilled.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Forever<\/em>. In verses 25-28 the promise that this time it is for good appears no less than five times. Forever. 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