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Before actual reading of Bunyan's classic autobiography, I share the words of GEORGE OFFOR, editor of the 1875 edition of the 1666 book. Then, Bunyan's own preface to "GRACE ABOUNDING to the Chief of Sinners." Next time, we begin his actual relating of his life previous to his conversion.

Israel territory filled with non-Jews. The reign of Hezekiah challenged by Assyria. His prayer, Isaiah's answer from God.

The final kings of Israel, all evil. The Assyrians come and take Israel captive. Only Judah remains. Hezekiah's reign in Judah begins.

Descendants of Jehu sit on the throne as promised. Elisha dies but raises a man from death after he (Elisha) is buried! Clash of Israel and Judah. Uzziah and Jeroboam II ascend to the throne.

Jehu reforms Israel... to a point. Then he refuses to depart from the sins of Jeroboam and all the rest. The queen mother, Athaliah, slaughters her family and takes control of Judah. Joash escapes her evil intention and with Jehoiada's help, replaces her. The repairs of the temple.

Massive revival history of 18th-19th century America leaves us wondering if it can happen again.

Coming soon to this site! New series featuring John Bunyan's "Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners". The salvation story of the author of Pilgrim's Progress. You will be blessed! Beginning Saturday the 29th of November, with new episodes twice a week thereafter.

Jehu comes to the throne and wreaks vengeance on the house of Ahab. He even kills the King of Judah!

The Syrians flee. The siege of Samaria ends. Hazael murders his master, the King of Syria, and becomes king. Jehoram of Israel and Jehoram of Judah reign at the same time!

Naaman is healed. Gehazi receives Naaman's sickness. An axe head recovered. The plan to capture Elisha goes awry. Samaria besieged.

Two special women ministered to by the man of God, Elisha. Some poisonous stew. And Naaman of Syria comes to the prophet for healing.

The author continues his tracing of revivals through history. 17th century England and Scotland up to the beginnings of the Great Awakening in America. God has always had a people...

Elijah to Heaven, Elisha succeeds him. The Moabite war: Jehoshaphat once more joins enemies to defeat a mutual enemy. Moabites defeated.

Micaiah predicts Ahab's death. New rulers in Israel and Judah. Begin 2 Kings: Elijah predicts Ahaziah's death, for trusting Baal instead of Yahweh.

The second Syrian War, also a success for Israel. But Ahab ruins everything by saving Ben-Hadad's life. Ahab then takes Naboth's vineyard at the inciting of his wicked wife Jezebel. A curse on both of them from the Lord.

Elijah runs to Sinai where he is met by God and given his last assignments. Ahab victorious in the first Syrian War.

Pastor Fish details the workings of God's Spirit on the people of God through Old Testament and New Testament times, and continues on into the centuries, covering at this section the Protestant Reformation. Amazing study.

Elijah predicts drought and is protected from it. The raising of a widow's son from the dead. Elijah's challenge to Ahab. The contest on Mt. Carmel. The Lord is God! 450 prophets of Baal killed.

The reigns of Asa in the South, and Nadab, Baasha, Elah, Zimri, and Omri in the North. A new capital in Israel. Ahab and Jezebel introduced.

The disobedient prophet. Jeroboam's idolatry and demise. Rehoboam also falls, along with his son.

Jeroboam becomes the new king of the Northern tribes, as Israel is divided due to Solomon's sins. Jeroboam's idolatry...

Henry Fish encourages the people of God to be filled with the Spirit.

The Queen of Sheba visits. Honor and glory and wisdom and wealth. Then, Solomon becomes an idolater. Enemies are raised up against him.

The ark brought to the Temple. The magnificent prayer of King Solomon... followed by God's warning to the King.

Solomon's magnificent Kingdom, and his building of the House of God and his own houses, with the help of the King of Tyre.

Adonijah, Joab, Shimei put to death by the young king Solomon. Abiathar released from the priesthood. Then Solomon marries an Egyptian. He worships God on the "high places" but God still favors him for David's sake.

Pastor Fish recounts the stories of revival in relatively modern times, and connects great works of God to men who prayed for revival before them.

David in his old age and death. Adonijah his son tries to take the Throne, but it is given to Solomon. David's charge to his son. Adonijah's further threat...

David's last words. His mighty men. A census taken, and the results recorded. The Temple site purchased and dedicated.

The revolt of Sheba is put down via Joab, who recovers his old post. The injustice to the Gibeonites responsible for a 3 year famine. Some mighty men and their conquests. David the psalmist.

David grief-stricken over Absalom, rebuked by Joab. Conflict over who is most loyal to David, but then another rebel arises and the people follow him! Joab murders Amasa, David's new military commander.

Goforth brings along many famous witnesses to assist him in crying out for God's people to be revived.

The counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai. Israel under Absalom fights against David's servants... and loses 20,000 men.

David, like Jesus 1000 years later, climbs a hill weeping as he leaves Jerusalem in apparent defeat. The persons he meets on the way out. Some bless. Some curse.

Absalom in exile 3 years, then called back to Jerusalem by the king (via the woman of Tekoa and Joab). Strained relationship. Absalom has other ideas...

Bathsheba comforted. Solomon born. Tamar violated. Amnon murdered. The wickedness in David's family spirals downward.

Paul Miller is the compiler of the current series of articles on revival. But he also has written important comments for our own generation. Listen if you dare. Be ready to repent. Dedicated to the Brynford Bible Church of Chicago.

War against Ammon and Aram (Syria), success! Then failure, as David succumbs to desire and covers it with murder. The chapter we wish were not there... Nathan's rebuke from God to David.

David overwhelmed by the promises of God. He begins subduing the region for Yahweh. His kindness to Mephibosheth. His attempt to show kindness to an enemy nation.

David moves the ark back but runs into trouble. His wife's reaction to his dancing. His desire to build a house for God.