The Bible records several great revivals where people in great numbers turned to God and gave up their sinful ways of living. Each revival was characterized by a leader who recognized his spiritual dryness. Any in each case, the leader took action and was not afraid to make his desires known to the people.
Moses (Exodus 32, 33) Accepted God’s laws and built the tabernacle.
Samuel (1 Samuel 7:2-13) Promised to make God first in their lives by destroying their idols.
David (2 Samuel 6) Brought the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem; praised God with singing and musical instruments.
Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20) Decided to trust in God alone to help them, and their discouragement turned to joy.
Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29-31) Purified the temple; got rid of idols; brought tithes to God’s house.
Josiah (2 Chronicles 34, 35) Made a commitment to obey God’s commands and remove sinful influences from their lives.
Ezra (Ezra 9,10, Haggai 1) Stopped associating with those who caused them to compromise their faith; renewed their commitment to God’s commands; began rebuilding the temple.
Nehemiah (Nehemiah 8-10) Fasted, confessed their sins, read God’s Word publicly, and promised in writing to again serve God wholeheartedly and Ezra.
Apostles (Acts 2) Gathered, prayed, and God moved so powerfully that thousands came to faith after Peter’s sermon, foundation of the Great Commission.
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