Today we will look at this command to love and the example Jesus gave His disciples. They were charged to love each other just as He had loved them. This is how the world will know that we are truly Christians. Derek then speaks to Christians who are called to teach or to preach, as he stresses that the biblical goal of their instruction should be love.

Derek begins this study on revival by looking at some statements of Jesus relating to the importance of the law and how to fulfill it. What is “the righteous requirement of the law” written about in Scripture? It is love—to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. Are you prepared to fulfill the law?

Derek issues a challenge to us to move beyond praying and proclaiming for just our own needs. Instead, we need to get past what he called “self-defense” proclamations, and rise up to a more aggressive level of proclamation. Become involved in praying and proclaiming over national and international affairs, too.

Today, we’ll hear some examples from Derek of what he referred to as “self-defense” Scriptures—Scriptures we can proclaim for very specific situations in our personal lives. We believe you’ll be greatly encouraged by what he had to share.

We can actually release the judgments and blessings of God that are written in the Scripture through the “Power of Proclamation.” God has given us the ability to affect change not only in our lives personally, but also bring about change for loved ones and even for entire nations!

God’s Word is supernaturally powerful. And, to that end, Derek brings out some very interesting and compelling Scriptures in today’s lesson. He also said: “If the Spirit of God propels the Word of God through your mouth, it is as effective as it was when God spoke the universe into being.” Listen now to hear more on this astounding truth.

Today we begin a power-packed series—one that could literally change the course of your life. As you listen, you’ll discover the many benefits of proclaiming the Word of God in your life, and how you can affect the lives of others through “The Power of Proclamation.”

Derek finishes this series by speaking about the power of praise to silence the enemy and the avenger. God has given this ability to our mouths—to use words to praise Him and to proclaim His Word over all situations. As we continual to do this, victory is assured. We will see the defeat of our enemies.

In Ephesians Paul tells us to take up the whole armor of God. Derek highlights the fact that it is the believers who must take it up, put it on, and also use the weapon of “all prayer.” Derek then shows us the need to use the supernatural gifts of God to demonstrate the reality of God’s power. We proclaim the gospel while confronting the powers of darkness.

Derek continues to look at what is needed for the church to be victorious over its enemies. All of God’s Word must be proclaimed and taught—for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. Humbling ourselves with fasting is another important weapon the church must utilize.