The Awe of God by John Bevere
Week 13: Revival, Renewal, and the Awe of God
Read Chapters 38–42 of The Awe of God. Key passages: 2 Chronicles 7:14; Habakkuk 3:2; Acts 2:43.
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Bevere closes with a vision that is larger than personal transformation — a call for the kind of genuine, holy-fear-fueled revival that changes not just individuals but communities, churches, and generations.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Bevere sees a direct connection between the fear of the Lord and genuine revival — noting that in Acts 2:43, 'awe came upon every soul.' What is the relationship between corporate holy fear and the kind of spiritual awakening the church longs for today?
2.Habakkuk prayed, 'Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it' (Habakkuk 3:2). What strikes you about the fact that Habakkuk's prayer for revival is rooted in holy fear? How might your own prayers for renewal change if you prayed more from this posture?
3.2 Chronicles 7:14 is one of the most famous revival texts in Scripture. Bevere likely highlights that humbling ourselves before God — one of the key conditions — is itself an expression of holy fear. What would genuine corporate humility look like in your church or community?