Revival

Solomon’s Prayer at The Temple Dedication

In the passage today God looks up (vv. 12-21). We are looking at a great prayer that Solomon gives at the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem. This is a unique prayer from the Old Testament. It is, perhaps, the only passage in the Old Testament that is a formal prayer utte …

Hezekiah Ruled in Jerusalem For 29 Years

Hezekiah was 25 years old when he became king. He ruled in Jerusalem for 29 years (v. 1). He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as king David had done (vv. 2- 3). Through him revival came to the land. King Hezekiah was a man who cried for national revival. This passage …

Because of Ezra’s Witness a Revival Broke Out

The sorrow and remorse of Ezra made a great impact on the people. So much so that a large group of people joined Ezra at the temple who were really sorry for the sin of those who had intermarried with the heathen. Ezra, the priest, stood up before the people and told them they ha …

IllustrationHave You Ever Desired to See a True Revival?

Ron Bishop, president of Score International asked this question in his prayer letter today. Has anyone seen any signs of revival lately? That’s becoming as rare a question as the reality itself. We see no sign of revival. Does anyone even care? We are so consumed with EXPOSITOR …

IllustrationWelsh Revival Spread Across Great Britian in 1904

In Wales in 1904, 27-year-old Evan Roberts was burdened to pray fervently for 100,000 souls to come to Christ. Soon the flame of revival burned in the hearts of hundreds of tough-minded coal …

IllustrationGrandfather Rebukes Saved Grandaughter

A young girl became a Christian in an exciting revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her sour grandfather rebuked her with these words, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just j …