Today's Reading | May 9, 2026
Ezekiel 37:1–28
Introduction Ezekiel 37:1–28: The Israelites living in exile were feeling as if their hopes had dried up, but God promises to breathe new life into them. Like an army of dry bones raised from death and decay, God’s people will stand up and return home, and the kingdoms of Judah and Israel will once again be united. Today’s Key Verse:…
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