Jonathan Edwards: Pray for Revival! (Academic Lecture)

Have Christians forgotten how to pray for revival? In this lecture, we explore one of the lesser-known but deeply fascinating works of Jonathan Edwards: An Humble Attempt. After the fires of the First Great Awakening began to fade, Edwards called believers across the colonies—and even across the Atlantic—to unite in extraordinary prayer for spiritual renewal. 📖 In this video you'll discover: The historical context following the First Great Awakening Why Edwards believed revival had declined in New England The influence of Scottish Presbyterians on Edwards's vision for concerted prayer Edwards's postmillennial hope for the advancement of Christ's Kingdom A biblical study of Zechariah 8:20–22 Common objections to organized prayer movements—and Edwards's responses The surprising legacy of An Humble Attempt What modern churches can learn from Edwards's challenge to pray 🔥 Key Themes: Revival and spiritual awakening Prayer meetings and corporate prayer Jonathan Edwards theology The Great Awakening Reformed theology and Presbyterian history Evangelism and missions Postmillennialism Church renewal and spiritual vitality 📚 Recommended Resources: An Humble Attempt — An Humble Attempt The Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume 5 Yale Jonathan Edwards Online Archive Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards 🎓 Support Future Pastors The Jonathan Edwards Scholarship Fund helps students receive theological education without crushing debt. Consider supporting faithful ministerial training. 📖 About the Channel I'm Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard, pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA and professor at RPTS. On this channel you'll find content on: Reformed Theology Church History Biblical Studies Evangelism Jonathan Edwards Studies Presbyterianism Revival and Awakening 👍 If you enjoyed this lecture: Subscribe for weekly theology content Like this video Leave a comment: Should churches bring back regular prayer meetings? Share with a friend interested in revival and church history #JonathanEdwards #Revival #GreatAwakening #Prayer #ReformedTheology #ChurchHistory #Presbyterian #Christianity #Evangelism #Postmillennialism #Puritans #TheologyLecture #RPTS #PrayerMeeting #SpiritualAwakening #GospelMinistry #ChurchRenewal #BibleTeaching #ChristianLeadership #ReformedFaith (1) MY CHURCH Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLA Gospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/ Gospel Fellowship PCA Podcast - Spotify: Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church (2) STUDY AT RPTS SEMINARY RPTS: LEARN MORE: https://studyatrpts.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=MatthewEverhard_CTA Jonathan Edwards Scholarship: Apply Here! https://www.cognitoforms.com/RPTS/JonathanEdwardsScholarshipApplication Jonathan Edwards Scholarship: Give Here! https://rpts.edu/give/ (3) MY BOOKS: NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 Worshiptainment - https://amzn.to/4040jPQ A Theology of Joy - https://amzn.to/3tUfBZO Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3f233s6 AUDIBLE: Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3VT7wN9 Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards's 70 Resolutions - https://amzn.to/38fl4vX Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession - https://amzn.to/3Bco9cI Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians - https://amzn.to/38hiQwg (4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @matt_everhard Instagram - matthew_everhard Note - this channel contains affiliate links. Some books and products on this channel have been provided free for the purpose of fair and honest reviews.