The nine similarities among Biblical revivals:

1. They occurred in times of moral darkness and national depression.

2. Each began in the heart of a consecrated servant of God who became the energizing power behind it [only 1 spark].

3. Each revival rested on the Word of God, and most were the result of proclaiming God’s Word with power.

4. All resulted in a return to the worship of God.

5. Each witnessed the destruction of idols where they existed.

6. In each revival, there was a recorded separation from sin.

7. In every revival the people returned to obeying God’s laws.

8. There was a restoration of great joy and gladness.

9. Each revival was followed by a period of national prosperity.