Edwards Class on Revival

201 Tryon Road,Raleigh NC 27603

06 June, 2021

Description

A Guide to Revival: One month study on The Great Awakening Under each week is an optional, highly recommended, reading for you to enjoy. June 6. Week One: A Handbook for Revival Reading: Edwards, Jonathan. A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God Read first half, answer the questions, 1. How did the revival begin? 2. What were the effects? 3. What were the stigmas? June 13. Week Two: What does Revival Look Like? Reading: Edwards, Jonathan. Some Thoughts Concerning the Present Revival of Religion, 1741. Read the parts of this work and consider: 1. What is our responsibility for and in revival? 2. What are the signs of true supernatural power from God according to Edwards? 3. What were the effects of the awakening on culture? Politics? Education? Media? June 20. Week Three: Twin Towers of the Awakening. Reading: Who was Whitefield? 1. Consider the man, the message, the medium. 2. How did God raise up this individual as a voice to his generation? June 27. Week Four: What exactly are we praying for? Reading: An Humble Attempt to Promote Prayer 1. Comment on the whole title of the work. 2. What promises of Scripture does Edwards invoke? 3. What things does he envision for future generations?