In the late 1730s to the late 1760s, a general Christian spiritual revival blazed across the American colonies and Great Britain, transforming both British and American societies, churches, and governments through its heart-changing power. Enlightenment-influenced immorality and debauchery was crushed, slavery was assaulted, the impoverished masses of England were helped, and new thriving congregations and Christian denominations were formed. Best of all, the Lord Jesus was exalted through the salvation of tens of thousands of men, women, and children.

Chris and Casey discuss the background, key figures, major movements, results, and lessons of this amazing work of the Spirit of Jesus during a time when His name was largely blasphemed, His Word despised, and His people beset with glaring weaknesses and apathy. Among the men they highlight during this period are John and Charles Wesley, Howell Harris, George Whitefield, Gilbert and William Tennent, Jonathan Edwards, and Whitefield's friend Benjamin Franklin. Throughout, they note lessons from the movement that believers today can learn and put into practice, and explain why an awakening is just as needed today as it was then, and how we can promote such a work of the Holy Spirit.

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Recommended Resources on this topic:

The Great Awakening by Joseph Tracy

George Whitefield: God's Anointed Servant in the Great Revival of the Eighteenth Century by Arnold A. Dallimore

"A Narrative of Surprising Conversions" by Jonathan Edwards

"An Account of the Revival of Religion in Northhampton 1740-1742" by Jonathan Edwards

"John Wesley and The First Great Awakening of the 18th "Century" at