Main Reading: Ezekiel 37; Isaiah 25–26; Daniel 12; 1 Corinthians 15
Theme: Scripture Reveals a Future Bodily Resurrection and the Renewal of All Creation
Messianic Focus: Yeshua’s Resurrection Is the Firstfruits of the New Creation and the Guarantee of Our Own

🌿 Overview

Hope in the resurrection of the dead is not a later Christian invention.
It is deeply rooted in the Torah and the Prophets and is central to biblical faith.

Ezekiel sees a valley of dry bones rise to life — a breathtaking picture of Israel’s restoration and physical resurrection.

Isaiah promises:

“He will swallow up death forever…” (Isa. 25:8)

Daniel proclaims:

“Many who sleep in the dust will awake…” (Dan. 12:2)

This hope reaches its fullest revelation in the resurrection of Yeshua, who becomes:

• the firstborn from the dead,
• the firstfruits of the new creation,
• the guarantee of our future resurrection.

Paul in 1 Corinthians 15 ties all of Scripture together:
If Messiah rose, we will rise; if He lives, we live; if He reigns, we will share in His glory.

The world to come (Olam Ha-ba) is not a disembodied spiritual existence —
it is a renewed creation filled with life, righteousness, and the presence of God.

This is our blessed hope.

🌿 Key Scriptures

• Ezekiel 37:1–14 — Resurrection imagery and renewal
• Isaiah 25:6–9 — Death swallowed up forever
• Isaiah 26:19 — “Your dead will rise”
• Daniel 12:1–3 — Awakening from dust
• 1 Corinthians 15 — Messiah’s resurrection and ours

🌿 Supporting Readings

• Job 19:25–27
• Hosea 6:1–3
• Psalm 16
• Matthew 28; Luke 24; John 20
• Romans 6:1–11
• Philippians 3:20–21
• Revelation 20–21

🌿 Hebrew Notes (Integrated)

1. Chayyim — חַיִּים — “life, living”

Often used in connection with God’s resurrection power and covenant faithfulness.

2. Techiyyat HaMetim — תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים — “resurrection of the dead”

A core Jewish and biblical belief: God will raise the dead to everlasting life.

3. Olam Ha-ba — עוֹלָם הַבָּא — “the world to come”

The restored world after resurrection, renewal, and God’s final victory.

4. Bikurim — בִּכּוּרִים — “firstfruits”

Paul calls Messiah the “firstfruits” of resurrection — the first of the harvest that guarantees the rest.

🌿 Messianic Connection

1. Yeshua’s resurrection fulfills Scripture

He rises on the “third day” as foreshadowed in Hosea 6:2 and hinted throughout the Tanakh.

2. Yeshua is the firstfruits of the resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:20 — His resurrection guarantees ours.

3. Yeshua destroys death

He fulfills Isaiah 25:8 by defeating death through His own rising.

4. Yeshua brings resurrection life now and in the future

“Whoever believes in Me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25)

5. Yeshua’s resurrected body previews the world to come

Physical yet transformed; recognizable yet glorified; earthly yet heavenly.

🌿 Moral & Spiritual Application

1. Resurrection hope strengthens endurance

Suffering is not the final word; resurrection is.

2. Resurrection calls for purity and holiness

We live now in light of the world to come.

3. Resurrection reorients our priorities

Earthly gains fade; eternal life endures.

4. Resurrection empowers courage

If death is defeated, nothing can truly destroy the believer.

5. Resurrection begins now

We live as people raised to new life in Messiah.

🕎 7-Day Devotional

🌿 Discussion Questions

1. How does the Tanakh shape your understanding of resurrection?
2. What part of Ezekiel 37 or Isaiah 25 speaks most powerfully to you?
3. How does knowing Yeshua rose bodily shape your hope?
4. What does resurrection mean for your daily life and priorities?
5. How is the Spirit preparing you for the world to come?

🌿 Prayer Focus

Thank God for the hope of resurrection.
Praise Yeshua, the firstfruits from the dead.
Ask the Spirit to fill you with courage, purity, and expectation for the world to come.

🌿 Memory Verse

1 Corinthians 15:20

“Messiah has indeed been raised from the dead,
the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”