TEXT: EZRA 9
I. Revival is about reverencing God as Holy vss. 1-4
- God wants His children to be separated from the world vss. 1-2
- Separated from the abominations of the world
- Separated unto the holiness of God
- Separated to be a righteous influence on the world 6:21, 10:11
II Corinthians 6:14-18, John 17:8-20
- God wants us to be grieved by sin vs. 3
- God wants us to respect what His Word says vs. 4
II. Repentance is a major part of revival vss. 5-11
- God often works when we are faithful to regular worship vs. 5
- God sends revival when we get honest about our sinfulness vss. 6-7
- God sends revival in His grace to honor Him not sin more vss. 8-11
Romans 6:18-22, Galatians 5:13, I Peter 2:16, Jude 4
III. God’s grace in revival is cause for living for God’s glory vss. 12-15
- By obeying His Word not our own opinions vs. 12
- By thanking Him for His grace not abusing it in sin vs. 13
- By honoring Him in His grace not dishonoring Him in sin vss. 14-15