Oh LORD, Revive Thy Work

The book of Habakkuk can be easily outlined into three parts.
CHAP. 1 – The prophet Habakkuk is WONDERING, or PERPLEXED.
CHAP. 2 – The prophet Habakkuk is WAITING.
CHAP. 3 – The prophet Habakkuk is WORSHIPPING, or REJOICING.

The third chapter of Habakkuk is a poem, apparently a hymn, an anthem of praise (cf. 3:19). It includes praise, thanksgiving, adoration, and most importantly – a plea for REVIVAL (3:2). Our church needs revival. Our nation needs revival. So tonight I would like to preach on the subject of revival.

1. IN ORDER TO HAVE REVIVAL, WE FIRST MUST HAVE THE FEAR OF GOD (HAB. 3:2).
   Romans 3:17-18; Psalm 119:11; Psalm 119:38; John 17:17.

2. AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE JUDGMENT OF GOD.
   Isa. 63:1-6; Matt. 24:7; Num. 11:1-3; Psalm 18:12-14; Psalm 2:2; Luke 19:14.

3. THE PROPER RESPONSE OF GOD'S PEOPLE (HAB. 3:16-19).
   Acts 2:37-41; John 15:4.

Now Habakkuk saw it – the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man. Do you see it? Your own sinful heart?