7 Oct, 2009
Now That's Different
Car Accident Victim Miraculously Grows New Skull
A 72-year-old British man, whose skull was removed after a car accident in the 1950s, has done something doctors never thought he could do — he grew a new skull.
Since the accident more than five decades ago, Gordon Moore wore a metal plate to protect his brain, the U.K.’s Daily Telegraph reported.
But when the titanium plate was removed to treat an infection, doctors were stunned to find that Moore had grown a new skull underneath the metal.
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Picture provided by Telegraph.co.uk.
Ezekiel 37:5-14 (The Message)
5-6 God, the Master, told the dry bones, "Watch this: I'm bringing the breath of life to you and you'll come to life. I'll attach sinews to you, put meat on your bones, cover you with skin, and breathe life into you. You'll come alive and you'll realize that I am God!"
7-8 I prophesied just as I'd been commanded. As I prophesied, there was a sound and, oh, rustling! The bones moved and came together, bone to bone. I kept watching. Sinews formed, then muscles on the bones, then skin stretched over them. But they had no breath in them.
9 He said to me, "Prophesy to the breath. Prophesy, son of man. Tell the breath, 'God, the Master, says, Come from the four winds. Come, breath. Breathe on these slain bodies. Breathe life!'"
10 So I prophesied, just as he commanded me. The breath entered them and they came alive! They stood up on their feet, a huge army.
11 Then God said to me, "Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Listen to what they're saying: 'Our bones are dried up, our hope is gone, there's nothing left of us.'
12-14 "Therefore, prophesy. Tell them, 'God, the Master, says: I'll dig up your graves and bring you out alive—O my people! Then I'll take you straight to the land of Israel. When I dig up graves and bring you out as my people, you'll realize that I am God. I'll breathe my life into you and you'll live. Then I'll lead you straight back to your land and you'll realize that I am God. I've said it and I'll do it. God's Decree.'"
What does God's Story scripture teach us about God's character?
When you read this story your imagination wants to run wild with what you're reading. Imagine what a sight that was for Ezekiel, even if it was a vision. I'd flip if I was walking through the local graveyard and the dead started moving around. It's the kind of dream you wake up from wondering what you shouldn't have eaten before you went to bed.
I love this story because it tells me something about the nature of God. Yeah, this story is prophecy directed at Israel, but I still learn from it: God has a desire to give new life. He wants to restore life to the spiritually dead. If you look at the last couple of paragraphs of this scripture it is made clear. Israel says: "our bones are dry, our hope is gone..." God responds "I will dig up your grave Israel and make you alive." God is about giving new life and new hope where it no longer exist!
How can we connect God's Story scripture to our lives?
Ezekiel's vision gives us cause to pause and reflect on our lives. Do you remember when your friendship with Jesus started? Do you remember feeling lifeless? Are there moments even now when you feel like life has gone out of you? Take some time and thank Jesus for the first time He gave you new life. Thank Him for the friendship you started with Him. If you're at a point where you feel dried up ask Jesus to send the Holy Spirit to bring you up from the spiritual grave and revive you.
How can we connect today's story, God's Story scripture, and our story to others?
Today's story is great because it is so rare. In fact one place I read the story mentions there is only one other known case. It's cool to think that the bones in this gentelman's head were thought dead, but life was found in them and they regrew. What a great story with which to open a conversation about unbelievable events.
From here a simple: "This skull story reminds me of another story I read." The corner has been turned and you can talk about Ezekiel's vision, and how you have had moments when you felt dry and lifeless. You can ask if your friend has ever felt like you have? You have an open door now to share how God loves giving new life, and how that new life comes through a friendship with Jesus.
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