In its immediate historical context, this passage appears to be a prophecy to the Jewish exiles in captivity in Babylon of their restoration as a nation who will be allowed to return to their homeland. The passage is clear that all of this restoration, revival of life is only the result of the sovereign breath (l.e., the Spirit) of Yahweh. The awakening of the nation from the dead is also a prophecy of the great work of the Spirit in awakening dead sinners whose would perish everlastingly in their sins had not Yahweh mercifully intervened to give them spiritual life by his Spirit. Thus our salvation is all a result of the initiative and work of the LORD and his Spirit, and all glory and thanks are due to him alone. His sovereign breath brings life from the dead.
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Jeff Gregory has been pastor of Good Shepherd Community Church in Dallas, TX, since 1995. During most of that time he worked as an ESL instructor at El Centro Community College in downtown Dallas. He attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated with an M.Div....
