The Azusa Street Revival
Code
When most examine the Azusa Street Revival, that began in Los Angeles, California in the early 1900's, they attempt to answer the query on how to replicate such an event by looking at 2 Chronicles 7:14 for the code. While there is no doubt that there is a valid connection to this scripture, there are other scriptures that fit better. For example, the words of Isaiah that are found in Isaiah 58. It was this model that Yahushua set for his disciples (John 13:29; Matthew 25:31-46; etc.) and one they continued to follow up to and after the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:44-45). This same model was followed by those involved in the Azusa Street Revivial, but you must examine the history more carefully to find this information, otherwise it is often overlooked, especially given the fact this Biblical model is not plainly spoken of in most historical writings on the Azusa Street Revival.
The 100-year old prophecy is also upon us, a prophecy that indicated another Azusa type revival will occur and my prediction is that is will occur among those who follow the Isaiah 58 model, coupled with the similar principles laid out in 2 Chronicles 7:14. This is not an easy code to follow, and it is quite costly. See the Fasting page to learn more about the Isaiah 58 principle, a YHVH-chosen fast that changes lifestyles, habits, behaviors, not for a day or two, but permanently.
Thus, the Revival Code Must Include the Following (a combination of Isaiah 58, 2 Chronicles 7:14, and Acts 2:42-45):
1. Humility
2. Prayer/Seeking YHVH's face
3. Repentance (change)
4. Continuing in the Apostle's doctrine
5. Fasting - A specific fast that YHVH Chose (true complete charity, resulting in "having things in common")
6. Fellowship (house to house gatherings, breaking of bread, Praising YHVH within the "things in common" environ)
7. Expectation
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In addition to the above necessary elements it is vitally important that one recognizes the YHVH-factor. In other words, divine timing, divine will, and divine purpose. Although the 120 followers of Mashiyach were gathered together in one accord, in one place (in the upper room), in prayer, in humility, seeking YHVH's face, living a repented life, and anticipating the promise, the outpouring did not occur until YHVH decided to do so and not a second before. When the Day of Pentecost was FULLY come, then the divine miracle happened, YHVH sent forth HIS Spirit in a rushing, mighty, dynamic, broad sweeping way.
Nonetheless, the prerequisite is that those seeking and desiring an Azusa Street (or an apostolic Pentecost) revivial/outpouring must first meet the minimum requirements and then prayerfully and patiently wait on YHVH to perform HIS promise. The amount of time the 120 waited in the upper room ranges from 7 to 43, but it seems more likely that is was between 7 and 10 days (based on modern calendars) since Mashiyach was with the disciples for 40 days after his resurrection. Given that Pentecost occured 50 days after the Passover and Mashiyach arose 3 days after passover, and given that Mashiyach was with his disciples for 40 days, one could conclude the following: 50 days minus 40 minus 3 equals 7 or (50-40)-3=7. Either way, there was a serious 7-day (or more) commitment on the part of the 120. Most likely, everything stopped in their lives as they waited and prayed (perhaps 24 hours around the clock) in the upper room. Similar commitments can be found with both the Azusa Street and Topeka Kansas outpouring/revival. Can such groups of people be found today?
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