Renowned church figure Dr. R.T. Kendall discusses his latest book 'Isaac's Promise' and offers a prayer. Topics include questioning birth at old age, being prepared for the unknown, the biblical story of Ishmael and Isaac, the restoration of the true gospel, the need for awakening in the church, and preparing for something great that will bring significant change in the world.
The next move of God will be the greatest in the history of the church and will require a simultaneous combination of the Word and the Spirit.
Believers, through their deep knowledge of the Bible, fervent prayer, and readiness, will play a crucial role in ushering in the coming revival.
Deep dives
The Awakening of the Church: The Next Great Move of God
R.T. Kendall, a renowned pastor and author, delivers a message about the coming awakening of the church. Drawing from biblical passages and his own experiences, Kendall shares his belief that the next move of God will be the greatest in the history of the church, surpassing previous revivals such as the Great Awakening and the Reformation. He emphasizes the simultaneous combination of the Word and the Spirit, calling for a restoration of the true gospel and expository preaching. Kendall also highlights the importance of knowing the Bible and praying fervently to be prepared for this awakening, which will happen unexpectedly, like the cry in the middle of the night.
The Silent Divorce: Word and Spirit Churches
Kendall discusses the prevalent division between Word and Spirit churches, where some focus solely on expository preaching and others emphasize signs, wonders, and miracles. He expresses concern about the church's increasing departure from the Word, with declining emphasis on doctrines such as sin, hell, and judgment. Kendall stresses the need for churches to prioritize both the Word and the Spirit, as witnessed in the early church, for a future move of God that will generate powerful preaching, signs, wonders, and miracles.
The Awakening and the Gap: Behold, the Bridegroom is Coming
Kendall discusses the parable of the ten virgins and the coming awakening of the church. He describes the ancient Near Eastern wedding customs, where the groom would go to the bride's house at an unexpected time. Kendall notes that the church, in its current state, is in a deep sleep, not anticipating the coming awakening. He highlights the gap between the cry of the bridegroom's arrival and the actual second coming, indicating that the great revival will occur during this period. Kendall encourages believers to know their Bibles well, pray fervently, and be prepared for this awakening, as the cry will come when least expected.
Preparing Ordinary People for Extraordinary Revival
In this segment, Kendall emphasizes that ordinary people will play a crucial role in the coming revival. He mentions Smith Wigglesworth's prophecy indicating that the revival will start with a restoration of the baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit, leading to a convergence of the Word and the Spirit. Kendall encourages believers to focus on knowing their Bibles, praying consistently, and waiting for God's timing. He believes that through this, believers will be the ones to make the cry, 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming,' ushering in the extraordinary move of God that will change the world.