Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Revival?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Revival in the Bible
Discover 17 powerful Bible verses about revival. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential theology & doctrine topic.
Top 10 Verses About Revival
- 1Psalms 19:7
“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. law: or, doctrine converting: or, restoring”
KJV - 2Psalms 22:27
“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.”
KJV - 3Psalms 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. right: or, constant”
KJV - 4Psalms 80:19
“Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.”
KJV - 5
- 6Isaiah 57:15
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 64:1
“Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,”
KJV - 8Ezekiel 37:1
“The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,”
KJV - 9Habakkuk 3:2
“O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy. speech: Heb. report, or, hearing revive: or, preserve alive”
KJV - 10Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
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Subtopics of Revival
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Revival? (9 Verses)
“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. law: or, doctrine converting: or, restoring”
“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.”
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. right: or, constant”
“Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.”
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
“Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,”
“The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,”
“O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy. speech: Heb. report, or, hearing revive: or, preserve alive”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Revival? (5 Verses)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”
“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. he: or, it”
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Revival
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about revival. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about revival and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about revival is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on revival needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about revival with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about revival, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Revival?
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