Resurrected hopes. (Living by the Word).(Ezekiel)(Brief Article)(Excerpt) From: The Christian Century | Date: February 27, 2002| Author: Barnes, Craig | COPYRIGHT 2002 The Christian Century Foundation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Sunday, March 17 Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11

WHEN THE PROMISING young Hebrews were dragged into exile in Babylon, they were not kept in prisons or even camps. They were free to marry, build homes, plant crops and exchange goods. Some became quite wealthy. They were also free to assemble, elect leaders and worship. But the Hebrews had a hard time worshiping in exile because they never got over the destruction of their holy city and temple in Zion.

They were ...

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