Prepare Your Heart for the Midnight Cry: A Call to be Ready for Christ's Return

by R.T. Kendall

This book will help readers prepare their hearts in expectation, be watchful for the approaching move of God, and build a deeper relationship with Him. In this Spirit-inspired teaching respected scholar and theologian R. T. Kendall uses Jesus’s parable of the ten virgins to describe the condition of the church in the last days.

Many Charismatics and Pentecostals assume that what we have seen in the one hundred years since Azusa Street is the final move of God before the Second Coming. Kendall explains that this is not so and reveals that a movement of the Holy Spirit, which is one hundred times greater than anything we have seen—indeed the greatest since Pentecost—is about to unfold. It’s time to wake up! 

Genres: Christian

213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2016

Reviews

[Kyle Vanover · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, R.T. Kendall explains his interpretation of the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) and his view of eschatology (end times). There is a lot here, and I’m still digesting it. I’m not sure I agree with all of his conclusions, but we probably have more in common than not. I do appreciate the way he breaks things down and his style of writing, and I do feel that this was a worthwhile read. I would recommend to those who are very curious about end times, especially if all they know is the Left Behind series (of which I have never been a fan). If nothing else, this book begs the question: Are you ready for Christ to return? And it pleads, if you’re not, get ready now!

[Richard Coller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last days well explained.

I have studied and read many things about the second coming of Christ. This includes adult Sunday School teaching, commentaries, and fun fiction series with opinions and facts about Jesus' second coming. But I can unequivocally say that R. T. Kendall has provided new, different, but thoughtful, non-fiction biblical and timely wake up call for all Christians and other people to reventently consider. I would suggest reading his conclusion first to prepare yourself for the full course position he takes. He has some wonderful insights that compliment general knowledge of the subject.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was given this book by a friend at church, who thought I would enjoy it. I didn't hate it, but I didn't agree with his exegesis of the Parable of the Ten Virgins, neither could I get on board with his prophetic application of the story of Ishmael and Isaac.

He makes some good points about the need for the church to wake up, and some good explanation of end times scriptures. But the book seems to be disjointed, rather like three books in one.

It's not terrible, there are some interesting sections that may warrant a second read, but otherwise I'm not convinced.

[Mark Roossinck · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn’t enjoy this as much as previous books from author! The first section was very good, compelling! But as he advanced through the material, I felt like he was pushing his view without genuine support! And he avoided solid support for views he disagreed with, other that “I knew this backwards and forward!”

[Paul Weaver · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different, but quite interesting viewpoint on the parable of the ten virgins. The book raises several thoughts that indeed will provoke further study of the subject of the Midnight Cry. I found this book very fascinating and easy to read. It's well-written and easy to understand.

[Gail Whitington · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, but kept repeating himself.

[Rob Duford · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was recommended to me. Needless to say, I will not be recommending it to anyone else.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thought-provoking take on the second coming of Jesus found in scripture.

[Brian Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a wakeup call for all Christians. The wise, the foolish, and the watchful. I pray that I may be found watchful when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

[Jerrye Tellmeagreatstorylove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prepare Your Heart for the Midnight Cry By R. T. Kendall

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Story Notes

R. T. Kendall's study of the "Midnight Cry" that comes before Christ's return is well-developed and will make readers examine this passage of Scripture in a way they had not considered before now.

The title and the description provided about this book intrigued me in a way that most religious study books do not - what is the Midnight Cry? Not that I hadn't heard this phrase before or studied this passage of Scripture but have I ever really considered what it means for me. Mr. Kendall drew me in with his carefully explained and scripturally backed explanation of the Parable of the Ten Virgins and how they represent the Church. He challenged me to examine my beliefs about the End of Days and whether or not I was seeking to know Christ in a deeper way - am I a "Wise Virgin" as it were. I found it very interesting that Mr. Kendall did not shy away from the truth to be found in this passage. He very definitely showed and explained that although all those who have truly professed Christ as Risen Savior will be in Heaven, the difference among them will be those who spent their life seeking after His truth and waiting expectantly for His return. How those who spent their lives seeking Christ and making Him know will have blessings the others know not. And further Mr. Kendall examined the way in which Christ's coming will come about - there will be a sudden and all consuming "cry" that will sound to every person and they will know Jesus is coming, and there is no more time to prepare our hearts for Him. He urges us to begin preparing now, while we still have time and wait expectantly in our preparation. I loved the way in which Mr. Kendall reaches out to his readers in a boldly direct but kind way. He shares the truth emphatically with no frills but does so in a way that demonstrates the reason for his writing - he wants people to know Jesus better and not miss out on the blessings we could later receive. He describes clearly the sleeping Church that has become "used to the darkness" and no longer decisively addresses sin. He shows how we have become so lulled by the pervasive sin that surrounds us that we are not keeping close watch on our "oil" and seeking its renewal by the Holy Spirit. I found this book to be most helpful to me in its encouragement of my daily Bible study; to make prayer and daily reading a integral part of my day and to continue in a prayerful attitude the entirety of the day. I really liked that Mr. Kendall is also careful to say that he is not trying to convince you with his writing alone, he urges you to seek out the Scriptures his uses in his writing and decide for yourself if you agree. I was glad to see this and will happily admit that I took him up on the challenge and did some background study as I went along. I will not say that Mr. Kendall and I perfectly agree on all his points of the Abrahamic Covenant and it's fulfillments but it did give me a good study time in a passage I have not read in some time. I found myself having to remember to return to reading the book and not continue on in the Bible as I got lost in the wonderful passages Mr. Kendall referenced. I am not saying you will agree with what he says either, but be sure to know this - you will walk away from this book challenged in your faith and will probably return to it often to share what you learned with others. The only issue I had with this book was with the continuity. There was a bit of jumping around and I found that not all chapters smoothly flowed together. For this reason along I reduced my rating to 4.5 stars - otherwise this book is a definite 5 out of 5. I most certainly recommend this book to others who are looking for something that will increase their Bible study time and consideration.

This E-book was provided to me at no cost by Charisma House via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. I will receive no fiscal compensation from either company for this review.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for every Christian. It is time for us the church to wake up from our deep sleep.

This book is a wake up call for the church to be ready for the second coming of Christ. Yet the book is also about hope, a hope for a great awakening that has never happened before will come to pass before the rapture.
Millions of conversions, signs and wonders ministry will be the result of the movement. The best is yet to come.
This awakening is on God's agenda, not the rapture. Using 10 virgins parable this book explains in details how we should be ready with our lamp (God's words) and keep our oil full (The Spirit).
Prepare Your Heart for the Midnight Cry has given me a huge revelation of the scriptures and about the second coming of Christ.

Thank you Netgalley for this book

[Dafydd Job · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book really disappointing. Notwithstanding agreeing with the need for the church to be awakened, especially in the Western World, and the truth thta Jesus is returning in power and glory is often neglected. The exegesis is doubtful and unsatisfactory. The conclusions drawn in parts 1 and 2 of the book seem fanciful. Part three is much less speculative. Not a book that I could recommend sadly