Summary: Psalm 143 reveals our need for revival, encourages our desire for revival, and gives us a prayer for revival.

A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL

Text: Psalm 143

Introduction:

• The Source of Revival (v. 1)

Body:

A. The Need for Revival

1. Defilement (v. 2)

2. Defeat (v. 3)

3. Deadness (v. 3)

4. Discouragement (v. 4)

B. The Desire for Revival

1. Remember (v. 5)

2. Reach (v. 6)

C. The Prayer for Revival

1. Hear me (v. 7)

2. Cause me (v. 8)

a. to know Your blessings

b. to know Your will

3. Deliver me (v. 9)

4. Teach me (v. 10)

5. Lead me (v. 10)

6. Quicken me (v. 11)

Conclusion:

• The Requirement for Revival (v. 12)

• Unsaved – don’t need revival, need resurrection