Courage & Revival

Summary

In this community group Bible study, the speaker emphasizes the balance between human effort and divine intervention in evangelism. Reflecting on various biblical passages and historical revivals, the message underscores that while Christians are called to share their faith, it is ultimately God who saves. The speaker calls for prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit, encouraging the congregation to seek God's power for a revival in their church and nation, stressing that true revival begins within the church and its people.

Takeaways

• 📖 Sharing faith is both a privilege and an obligation.
• 🙏 Overcoming fears of sharing faith involves trusting God's guidance.
• 🤝 Loving our neighbors is crucial in evangelism.
• 📜 Saving people is ultimately God's work, not just our efforts.
• 🌾 Pray for God to send out workers into His harvest field.
• 🗣️ The Holy Spirit guides us on what to say when sharing the gospel.
• 🚪 Pray for God to open doors for the message of the gospel.
• 🌱 Paul planted, Apollos watered, but God makes things grow.
• 📅 Faithful service may not always show immediate results, but God's timing is perfect.
• 🔥 Revival can come through persistent prayer and God's intervention.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the community group Bible study this term?

The main focus is on how to grow in sharing our faith with others.

What are the key points covered in the previous sessions?

The previous sessions covered how sharing our faith is a privilege and obligation, how to overcome fears of sharing our faith, and how to love our neighbors.

What potential danger does the speaker mention about focusing too much on our part in evangelism?

The potential danger is assuming that saving people is entirely dependent on our work, effort, cleverness, and persuasiveness.

What does Matthew 9:37-38 emphasize about evangelism?

Matthew 9:37-38 emphasizes that while we are to pray for workers to be sent into the harvest field, it is ultimately God who sends us out with the gospel.

What assurance does Luke 12:11-12 give to those who share their faith?

Luke 12:11-12 assures that the Holy Spirit will teach us what to say, even though we should still prepare to explain the gospel clearly and give good answers to people's questions.

How does Colossians 4:3 guide us in our approach to sharing the gospel?

Colossians 4:3 guides us to pray for God to open doors for our message, indicating that it is God who provides opportunities for the gospel to be shared.

What lesson can we learn from Dr. William Lesie's missionary work in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

We learn that even when missionary efforts seem unsuccessful in the short term, God can be working in ways we do not see, leading to significant long-term impact.

What examples of historical revivals does the speaker mention?

The speaker mentions the revivals under John the Baptist and Jesus, the Pentecost revival, the 18th-century revival with George Whitefield and the Wesley brothers, the 1859 revival in Britain, and the 1951 revival in the Isle of Lewis.

What is the main message of 2 Chronicles 7:14, and how should it be applied?

The main message is that if God's people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, He will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. It should be applied to the church, indicating that revival begins with God's people praying and repenting.

What is the speaker's prayer for the church and the nation?

The speaker prays for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to revive the church, transform the community, and save thousands, leading to a new day in the church and the nation for the glory of Jesus.