The Pattern of Revival

Today we have the luxury of time. I’ve even making mistakes and having time to correct it

Swimming lessons

versus suddenly being thrown into the fray like deep waters and learning how to swim then versus taking lessons.

Yes, you may miss out on some temporary enjoyment - playing with kids – and even getting some things done naturally speaking. But the spiritual investment far outweighs anything that might seem to be missed out on.

Revival - video

· Seek face

· Show glory

· Show up - do what You want

· Baptist - wanted more

· Spirit baptized

· I’m coming with a vengeance after my bride to clean her up.

· My people have been fleeced. - cheated.

· Consumer based. Sicker

The Key of Revival = The Presence of God Restored

· God created man for fellowship

· Sin separated man from God’s relationship and fellowship

· God wanted to be PRESENT with His people so much that God sent His own Son to die as a sacrifice for our sins – restoring our relationship to those who WANT Him!

The PATTERN of Revival based is upon PRINCIPLES

OT word for “pattern” is: H8403 תַּבְנִית [tabniyth /tab·neeth/][1] = likeness, image

Purpose of a pattern – to re-create in the earth what is seen in heaven

· Pattern is not a formula, legalism, or a gimmick, but a MODEL

· Man is made in the likeness (pattern) of God on the earth

· Therefore, man was created to enjoy God’s PRESENCE on earth

· When man sincerely calls upon the Name of the Lord, God will make His presence known!

The Pattern of Revival is not a formula or reward

· There is no formal for a revival, but there are patterns that can be followed. We could look at those who have gone on before us and be inspired and encouraged to do the same. Prayer worship prophesy declare

Not a reward

· Not If we cry 999 tears

· Shout loud enough or jump high enough

· Bother God long enough like a child mom mom mom

· Pity party - wrinkle face while you fast

· Pray enough words- heathen think they will be heard for their many words but it can be vain repetition

· Let your yes be yes- straight and to the point.

· Mean what you say

· Slow to speak

· Right word at the right time will bring the right result

· Not a thing to be bought

· Not a prize to be won

Revival is:

1 - God’s PATTERN

2 - Man’s PERMISSION

3 - God’s PRESENCE

1 - God’s PATTERN

God will meet us – on HIS terms

2 - Man’s PERMISSION

faith / desire / obedience / repentance

Obedience vs sacrifice

Eat good of the land - willing and obedient

3 - God’s PRESENCE

God’s POWER / Miracles / signs / wonders

Moses Tabernacle - God’s Presence in the Wilderness

God’s heavenly pattern in action:

· Construction

· Consecration – dedication

· Habitation

Gods’ presence caused people to revere and honor God – worship Him and receive miracles.

1 - God’s PATTERN

Exodus 25:9 NLT

9 You must build this Tabernacle and its furnishings exactly according to the pattern I will show you.

Moses’ pattern = heavenly vision

God dictated the temple design

Big Picture

Dimensions – tall, wide, depth

Materials – what kind – how much (how many)

Arrangement / Order – which comes first – what goes on top

Order

Priority = God.

Seek first.

First fruits (tithe) to give. First born. First day of week to worship.

2 - Man’s PERMISSION

Moses finished the work

Exodus 40:3 NLT

3 Place the Ark of the Covenant inside, and install the inner curtain to enclose the Ark within the Most Holy Place.

3 - God’s PRESENCE was Like FIRE

Exodus 40:34 NLT

34 Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.

Exodus 40:35 NLT

35 Moses could no longer enter the Tabernacle because the cloud had settled down over it, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.

Solomon saw God’s CLOUD and FIRE

Moses basic Pattern Repeated –

1 - God’s PATTERN

2 - Man’s PERMISSION

Solomon finished the pattern

2 Chronicles 5:1 NLT

1 So Solomon finished all his work on the Temple of the Lord. Then he brought all the gifts his father, David, had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the various articles—and he stored them in the treasuries of the Temple of God.

Ark Installed

After everything else was finished, The Ark of the Covenant was brought into the Temple = The Ark symbolized God’s PRESENCE in the OT

God’s Presence is like a CLOUD

2 Chronicles 5:14 NLT

14 The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the Lord filled the Temple of God.

Solomon prays to DEDICATE the Temple

2 Chronicles 7:1 NLT

1 When Solomon finished praying, fire flashed down from heaven and burned up the burnt offerings and sacrifices, and the glorious presence of the Lord filled the Temple.

3 - God’s PRESENCE = FIRE

2 Chronicles 7:2 NLT

2 The priests could not enter the Temple of the Lord because the glorious presence of the Lord filled it.

2 Chronicles 7:3 NLT

3 When all the people of Israel saw the fire coming down and the glorious presence of the Lord filling the Temple, they fell face down on the ground and worshiped and praised the Lord, saying, “He is good! His faithful love endures forever!”

Solomon’s temple was - built and filled

Holy Spirit in the NT believer

Hebrews 8:5 NLT

5 They serve in a system of worship that is only a copy, a shadow of the real one in heaven. For when Moses was getting ready to build the Tabernacle, God gave him this warning: “Be sure that you make everything according to the pattern I have shown you here on the mountain.”

NT word for “pattern“ is: G5179 τυπικῶς, τύπος [tupos /too·pos/][2]

= manner, example, imitate

Built it He will fill it - spirit, mind, mouth, heart and family

Psalm 81 says, “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.”

1 – Pattern = Bible

Our heavenly pattern = Bible

We can just do whatever we want, if we want God then we need to follow God’s pattern.

That’s why we miss God even though we think we’re seeking him.

2 – Our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit

Today – we build a house of faith!

1 Peter 2:5 NLT

5 And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.

3 – God’s Presence dwells in US

1 Corinthians 3:16 NLT

16 Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you?

Believers are mobile Tabernacles and Temples

God’s presence is spread to the world by the Church!

The Lord’s Prayer fulfills what Moses and Solomon replicated:

1 – Thy KINGDOM come; (from heaven to earth) – heavenly PATTERN

2 – Thy WILL be done (through me) – my PERMISSION –

personal dedication and consecration

3 – on EARTH as it is in HEAVEN – bringing God’s visible and physical Glory to mankind!

The result? REVIVAL of the church and salvation of humanity

The Persecution of God’s PATTERN

· Abortion – attacks the likeness of God,

· because they are created as worshippers, and followers of God’s pattern.

If you build (want) it, He will fill it

Tadlock – church vs building – even though they built it, did He come?

Glory Pattern will repeat! – Same God

· Abraham Isaac and Jacob. Brownsville Smithton.

· Dad Hagan, Smith Wigglesworth, Lester Summerall, TD Jakes, Pastor Amy

· Did it before. Will do it again more so. Greater works

[1]Strong, J. (1995). In Enhanced Strong’s Lexicon. Woodside Bible Fellowship. [2]Strong, J. (1995). In Enhanced Strong’s Lexicon. Woodside Bible Fellowship.