One Stick, One People: God's Blueprint for Unity: Explanatory Notes on Ezekiel 37:15-28

Reflecting on the Fourth Sunday of Easter: One Day after Sunday (Year C)

Scripture

Psalm 100; Ezekiel 37:15-28; Revelation 15:1-4

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Prayer

Mighty God, in whom we know the power of redemption, you stand among us in the shadows of our time. As we move through every sorrow and trial of this life, uphold us with knowledge of the final morning when, in the glorious presence of your risen Son, we will share in his resurrection, redeemed and restored to the fullness of life and forever freed to be your people. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)

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Reflection

Ezekiel 37:15-28

God instructs Ezekiel to perform a symbolic act demonstrating the future reunification of Israel and Judah under one king and one covenant.