interested in restoration; the cause seemed hopeless. Can these bones live? is equivalent to, “Do you believe that these bones can live?” The prophet answered the challenge to faith by saying that his faith was small, but that the God of his faith was great. What was obviously humanly impossible was possible with God. O Lord Jehovah, thou knowest comes as the answer of resignation. Only God can accomplish what is humanly impossible. Prophesy over these bones is God’s command. Prophecy is bringing