This was the first and greatest revival in the Bible. It began with prayer, unity, and a hunger for God. The Holy Spirit came down, and lives were changed.
It reminds us today that true revival doesn’t come from people’s power, it comes when the Spirit of God moves among humble hearts.
If God could revive His people, then He can do it again today, in our churches, families, and communities.
Scriptures for Revival and Spiritual Awakening
God is calling His people to return to Him with humble hearts. When we pray sincerely, turn from sin, and seek His face, He promises to forgive and heal our land. Revival begins when we cry out for God to move again, when our hearts long for His presence and mercy, just like in the days of old.
These scriptures remind us that God restores broken spirits and lifts up the humble. When we feel weak and dry, He breathes new life into us and makes our hearts come alive again. Just as He revived dry bones in Ezekiel’s vision, He can revive our souls and our churches today.
The word of God is powerful, it changes our hearts and makes us wise. True revival comes when people repent, turn from sin, and let the Holy Spirit fill them afresh. God promised to pour out His Spirit on all people, both young and old, men and women, so that we can dream, see visions, and walk in His power.
Revival is about having a clean heart, a renewed spirit, and a deeper love for God. It’s a time to wake up from spiritual sleep and draw close to Him again. When we come near to God, He comes near to us, giving us strength, cleansing our hearts, and filling us with His life once more.
Psalm 85:6 (KJV)
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”
2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
Habakkuk 3:2 (KJV)
“O Lord, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.”
Isaiah 57:15 (KJV)
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
Psalm 80:18–19 (KJV)
“So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name. Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.”
Isaiah 64:1 (KJV)
“Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence.”
Hosea 6:2 (KJV)
“After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.”
Psalm 19:7 (KJV)
“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.”
Acts 3:19 (KJV)
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.”
Joel 2:28–29 (KJV)
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.”
Psalm 51:10 (KJV)
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
Romans 13:11 (KJV)
“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.”
Ezekiel 37:5 (KJV)
“Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live.”
Psalm 119:25 (KJV)
“My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.”
James 4:8 (KJV)
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
Bible Verses About Revival in the Last Days
In the last days, God promised to pour out His Spirit on all people, young and old, men and women. Everyone will begin to experience Him in new ways; some will speak what God says, some will see visions, and some will dream dreams (Acts 2:17).
Before the end comes, the good news about Jesus will reach every corner of the world, so that no one will say they never heard it (Matthew 24:14). But those days will also be difficult. People will love themselves more than God, they will be proud, greedy, and disobedient to parents. Many will forget how to be thankful or holy (2 Timothy 3:1-2).
Even with all that, God still promises refreshing and revival. Just like the rain that falls to water dry land, He will pour out His blessings again, the former and latter rain, to bring life and fruitfulness (Joel 2:23). The glory that God will reveal in the end will be far greater than what was seen before, and His peace will fill His house (Haggai 2:9).
God is not slow to keep His promises; He’s only giving people time to turn from sin and come back to Him (2 Peter 3:9). Though darkness will cover the earth, God’s light will shine brightly on His people so others can see His glory (Isaiah 60:1-2).
In those days, many nations will run to the Lord, saying, “Let us go and worship Him together.” God’s house will be lifted high and draw all people (Micah 4:1-2). So we must ask God for His rain, His Spirit, to fall again and bring new life everywhere (Zechariah 10:1).
The harvest is ready, many souls are waiting, but few are working. So we must pray that God will send more people to spread His word (Matthew 9:37-38). For the Lord will complete His work quickly and in righteousness, showing His power and mercy before the end comes (Romans 9:28).
Acts 2:17 (KJV)
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.”
Matthew 24:14 (KJV)
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”
2 Timothy 3:1–2 (KJV)
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.”
Joel 2:23 (KJV)
“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.”
Haggai 2:9 (KJV)
“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.”
2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
Isaiah 60:1–2 (KJV)
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.”
Micah 4:1–2 (KJV)
“But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord.”
Zechariah 10:1 (KJV)
“Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.”
Matthew 9:37–38 (KJV)
“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Romans 9:28 (KJV)
“For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.”
Greatest Revival in the Bible
The greatest revival in the Bible happened in the Book of Acts, chapter 2, on the Day of Pentecost. Before this day, Jesus had already died, risen from the dead, and gone back to heaven. He told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit. So they gathered together in one place, praying and waiting.
Then suddenly, something powerful happened, a sound like a strong wind filled the room, and what looked like tongues of fire came down and rested on each person. Everyone there was filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit gave them power.
When people outside heard the noise, a big crowd gathered. Peter stood up and preached boldly about Jesus, how He died, rose again, and is the only way to God. That day, about 3,000 people believed in Jesus and were baptized.
From that moment, the fire of God spread everywhere. People repented, shared their belongings, prayed together, and saw miracles happen. The church grew fast because hearts were changed.
This was the first and greatest revival, the birth of the church and the beginning of the gospel spreading around the world. It all started with prayer, unity, and the power of the Holy Spirit. That’s still how true revival begins today, when people are hungry for God and open their hearts for His Spirit to move again.
Scriptures on Revival and Restoration
God is calling His people back to Him. He wants to revive our hearts, heal our lands, and restore what was lost. When we humble ourselves, pray, and turn away from sin, He promises to forgive us and make things right again.
Even when life feels broken or empty, God can breathe new life into us. He can turn our pain into joy, our weakness into strength, and our shame into a double portion of blessing.
When we feel far from Him, He can renew our hearts and fill us again with His Spirit. Just like dry ground needs rain, our souls need His presence to come alive again. God can restore lost years, heal broken hearts, and renew the joy of salvation we once had.
He gives us new strength to keep moving, even when we are tired. He replaces our hard hearts with soft ones that love Him. He refreshes our souls through His Word and gives us hope to rise again.
No matter how long we’ve been down, God can lift us up. He has not forgotten us. His grace can rebuild what was destroyed and bring new life, peace, and purpose. If we return to Him, He will make us strong, steady, and full of His Spirit once more. God is ready to revive and restore anyone who truly seeks Him.
Psalm 85:6 (NIV)
“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Habakkuk 3:2 (NIV)
“Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.”
Isaiah 57:15 (NIV)
“For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.’”
Joel 2:25–26 (NIV)
“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm—my great army that I sent among you. You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed.”
Psalm 80:18–19 (NIV)
“Then we will not turn away from you; revive us, and we will call on your name. Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.”
Hosea 6:1–2 (NIV)
“Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.”
Psalm 51:10–12 (NIV)
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
Isaiah 61:7 (NIV)
“Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.”
Ezekiel 36:26–27 (NIV)
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.”
Psalm 19:7 (NIV)
“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Jeremiah 30:17 (NIV)
“‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’”
Acts 3:19–20 (NIV)
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus.”
Zechariah 10:6 (NIV)
“I will strengthen Judah and save the tribes of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them. They will be as though I had not rejected them, for I am the Lord their God and I will answer them.”
1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
Psalm 119:37 (NIV)
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.”
