After three weeks of looking at Old Testament accounts of God’s nearness—what we would call “revival” today—John Snyder and Steve Crampton begin this week to examine a historical revival mentioned earlier in the series.

This revival took place in Scotland in the 17th century. Before it began, a group of Scottish Presbyterians ministers came together for their annual session. They saw the need for revival in their land, so they assigned men to preach. However, the focus of their sermons was not to be the evil of the land or the rebellion of that nation against God: they were to lead this group of ministers in repentance for their own sins.

In this episode, John and Steve discuss the importance of being a repenter who preaches repentance. And this need isn’t just for pastors—it is for every person whom God has entrusted with spiritual influence over others. You may be a Sunday school teacher, a parent, or a Christian with a little brother or sister. If you are a Christian and a leader, pay close attention to the example of these ministers and lead the way of repentance.

The Fulfilling of Scripture by Robert Fleming: https://www.amazon.com/Fulfilling-Scripture-Robert-Fleming/dp/1362156655

The Works of Jonathan Edwards: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-jonathan-edwards/

Causes of the Lord’s Wrath Against Scotland: https://www.covenanter.org/reformed/2016/5/13/causes-of-the-lords-wrath-against-scotland

Words to Winners of Souls: https://prpbooks.com/book/words-to-winners-of-souls

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