“Refocus, Rebuild, Renew: Insights from Nehemiah” Part 8: “Revival”
Nehemiah 8
Eric Estes
November 4, 2024

I am profoundly convinced that the greatest need in the world today is revival in the church of God. —Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Revival is that strange and sovereign work of God in which He visits his own people, restoring, reanimating, and releasing them into the fullness of His blessing. —Stephen Olford

1. Revival is founded upon the

of God.
The Response
A. The people are to hear the Word of God.
B. The leaders make the Scriptures .
C. Do we see this in our churches today?

2. Revival stirs the

of God’s people.
The Response
A. Grief over
B. Joy of forgiveness and restored fellowship with God

3. Revival produces

among God’s people.
The Response
A. Knowledge and feelings are enough.
B. God’s people upon the Word.
C. Obedience brings overflowing .

4. Revival is a sovereign work of

.
A. God sends revival in His and His way.
B. cannot manufacture revival.