PSALM 85
2 OUTLINES
Psalm 85:6
REVIVE US AGAIN!
Psalm 85:6 - Wilt
thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
“The word ‘revive’ simply means ‘to live again, to be
renewed in life.’” Warren Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary/Wisdom and Poetry, (
“To bring back to life or consciousness;
resuscitate.” American Heritage Dictionary
WHO CAN BE REVIVED?
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THE DISAPPOINTED CAN BE REVIVED
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THE DEPRESSED CAN BE REVIVED
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THE DISOBEDIENT CAN BE REVIVED
Proverbs 6:16-19 - These
six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A
proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [18] An heart
that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift
in running to mischief, [19] A false witness that speaketh
lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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THE DEFEATED CAN BE REVIVED
Romans 7:19 - For
the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
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THE DISTRACTED CAN BE REVIVED
Jeremiah 2:13 - For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain
of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold
no water.
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THE DEAD CAN BE REVIVED
Ephesians 2:1 - And
you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Ephesians 2:8-9 - For
by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift
of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.
HOW CAN WE BE REVIVED?
Rev. 2:4-5 - Nevertheless
I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. [5] Remember
therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or
else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his
place, except thou repent.
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RETURN
Rev. 2:4 – You left, you need to come back!
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REQUEST
Wilt thou not revive us again:
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REMEMBER
Remember therefore from whence thou art
fallen
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REPENT
James 4:4 - Ye
adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the
friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever
therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
James 4:8-10 - Draw
nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and
purify your hearts, ye double minded. [9] Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep:
let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. [10] Humble
yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
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REPEAT
and do the first works;
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REJOICE
Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy
people may rejoice in thee?
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Psalm 85:6
PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
"Wilt thou not
revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?"
There is a lack of
Spirituality among Christians, especially in the
GOD'S POWER FOR REVIVAL
Only God can bring true
revival, that's why we must ask God for it, and believe God for it. (Matthew
11:24)
GOD'S PLAN FOR REVIVAL
To revive means to give
life! When revival is needed, it is
because there is a definite lack of Spiritual life.
GOD'S PRIORITY IN
REVIVAL
The prayer is
"Revive us again." Only the
Christian who has experienced the grace of God in his life can truly pray that
prayer. God's priority is that
Christians would get right with Him and experience a return to true Spiritual
life. When Christians get right with
God, then the unsaved will also come to Christ.
GOD'S PURPOSE IN REVIVAL
- "That thy people may rejoice in thee."
God's people rejoice in
sports, computers, business, fame, fortune, and a host of other things. Our God wants us to receive our joy from Him.