Book Quote by Wilbur Moorehead Smith
“Every revival worthy of the name begins in the restoration of the Word of God to the pulpit, and its fearless proclamation by those anointed of God to preach the Gospel. The revival under Josiah took place when 'Hilkiah found the Book of the Law of the Lord'.”
About This Quote
Source Biblical: 2 Kings 22-23, 2 Chronicles 34, 2 Chronicles 34, the reestablishment of God's law under King Josiah, 7th century BCE
Revival starts when God's word is restored to public preaching and boldly proclaimed by divinely appointed messengers.
In simple terms: Revival needs God's word restored and boldly preached.
Key Takeaway
Restore and proclaim God's word boldly.
Themes
revival
faith
public preaching
divine calling
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- missionary work
- teaching
- public speaking
Key Concepts
biblical restoration
prophetic authority
spiritual renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure the word remains central in modern worship?
- What obstacles hinder bold proclamation today?
A Different Perspective
Revival may falter without genuine repentance and community support.
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