Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture indicates that a number of characteristics precede revival, including repentance, humility and obedience. Psalms 80:18Characteristics which precede revival See also God's people long for renewal of their lives Psalms 74:22; 80:1-17,19; 85:62 Chronicles 7:14 See also God's people must repent 1 Kings 8:46-50Isaiah 64:1-7 Hosea 5:15 pp 2Ch 6:26-27 Acts 3:192 Kings 22:11 See also God's people experience a new awareness of sin Psalms 32:3-5Isaiah 57:15 See also God's people need to be humble Psalms 149:4Isaiah 66:2 Micah 6:6-8 Isaiah 59:16 See also God's people are revived through God's initiative Jeremiah 24:7; 33:6-9Titus 3:5 Hebrews 8:10-12 Characteristic results of revival See also People experience inward change Jeremiah 31:33-34Ezekiel 11:19 Acts 2:42-47 Ezekiel 11:20 See also People live obedient lives Ephesians 4:1-31 Thessalonians 1:7-8 Ezra 5:1-2 See also People are zealous for God's work Haggai 1:12-15Exodus 36:5 See also People are generous in giving 1 Chronicles 29:6-92 Chronicles 31:3-8 Acts 11:28-30 Ezra 3:11 See also People delight in worshipping God Isaiah 12:1-6Acts 13:49-52 See also People are joyful Isaiah 35:1-10Acts 8:5-8 See also 1030 God, compassion1130 God, sovereignty 1325 God, the Creator 6020 sin 6732 repentance 8276 humility 8283 joy 8434 giving 8453 obedience 8622 worship |
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