Discerning the Times | A Masterclass on Recognizing God's Move
- Description
- Curriculum
- Reviews
- Grade
Discerning the Times is an in-depth study taught by Larry Sparks, designed to help believers recognize how God moves in seasons of revival, renewal, and awakening—and how to respond with wisdom, faith, and obedience. This course explores the difference between revival that renews the church and awakening that influences culture, cities, and everyday life.
Through biblical foundations, historical patterns, and practical application, participants will examine how Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit function together, why expectation and discernment matter, and how personal obedience positions believers to participate in God’s activity beyond church walls. The course also addresses how church culture shapes spiritual awareness, how encounters with God are meant to commission rather than merely comfort, and how faithful believers steward what God is doing in their generation.
Designed for those seeking clarity in spiritually complex times, this course provides space to grow in discernment, deepen biblical understanding, and thoughtfully consider how faith, obedience, and spiritual awareness intersect with real-world influence today.
-
2Stewarding the River: Preparation for RevivalVideo lesson
Step into the flow of God’s Spirit with greater prophetic insight and discernment. Explore the progression of revival movements, from trickle to flood, while learning how to discern the times, recognize the subtle stirrings of the Holy Spirit, and respond with faith and obedience. Rather than viewing revival as only explosive moments, step into active participation, preparation, and spiritual awareness. For those seeking clarity on how to recognize God at work in their personal lives and in the world today, this lesson lays a foundation for discernment and spiritual activation.
-
3Lesson Review | The River Is RisingText lesson
See how God’s movement, spiritual discernment, personal preparation, and revival’s impact on both individuals and communities shape the believer’s life. This review helps you connect the main themes, recognize God’s flow, and prepare your heart for the rest of the study.
-
4Section Quiz | The Rising River18 questionsTest your understanding of how revival unfolds as a progressive river that begins in individual hearts and expands through corporate obedience. Reflect on spiritual discernment, preparation, expectation, and the role of faithful response in recognizing and stewarding God’s movement in every season.
-
5Recognizing Revival in Today’s WorldVideo lesson
Step into the current move of God with a deep look at revival, renewal, and awakening; exploring the difference between revival and awakening while examining how God is influencing culture and society today. From historical examples like the Welsh Revival and Brownsville Revival to modern expressions at Bethel and Fresh Start, we uncover patterns for sustained spiritual impact. If you’ve ever wondered how God moves in seasons, and how your life and local church can participate, this is where discernment begins.
-
6Lesson Review | Faith That WorksText lesson
Review the key principles of revival and awakening to see how personal surrender, corporate renewal, historical patterns, and active participation shape the believer’s life and equip us to engage God’s ongoing move in the world.
-
7Section Quiz | Christ's Return in Force16 questionsTest your understanding of the difference between revival and awakening and how each unfolds according to biblical and historical patterns. Reflect on repentance, stewardship, cultural impact, and the personal responsibility required to sustain what God begins.
-
8Burning for Bigger: Expanding Your Spiritual VisionVideo lesson
Step into a bold vision for living Spirit-filled in today’s world. Examine the difference between prayer, decrees, and obedience under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reveal how one notable miracle can ignite revival, and challenge you to recognize your sphere of influence as a place where God’s power flows. If you’ve ever wondered how faith, boldness, and a Spirit-saturated life intersect with real-world impact, this is where clarity begins.
-
9Lesson Review | Obedience in ActionText lesson
See how Spirit-filled obedience, boldness in the face of opposition, prayer and decrees, and influence in your sphere shape the Christian life and prepare us for the rest of this study.
-
10Section Quiz | Living with Expectation15 questionsTest your understanding of Spirit-filled obedience expressed through courageous action, aligned prayer, and faithful stewardship of your assigned sphere. Consider how boldness in resistance and an eternal perspective shape daily decisions and position believers for lasting spiritual impact.
-
11Stewarding the Spirit: Moving Beyond the Church WallsVideo lesson
Discover how to accurately discern the spiritual moment you are living in and respond with wisdom, responsibility, and faith. Learn to recognize prophetic indicators in society, understand your role in this season, and shift from simply experiencing revival to actively participating in territorial awakening. This lesson equips believers to discern the times, steward God’s movement, and engage the world with lasting Kingdom impact.
-
12Lesson Review | Walking in Faith Under PressureText lesson
Review the key principles of awakening and revival to see how discernment, obedience, courage, and recognizing God’s movement beyond the church shape the believer’s life and equip us to participate faithfully in His work.
-
13Section Quiz | Be Saturated by the Holy Spirit14 questionsTest your understanding of how awakening extends beyond church walls and unfolds through discernment, courageous obedience, and faithful initiative. Consider how recognizing God’s movement in culture and responding with wisdom can produce lasting impact across entire communities.
-
14Equipped to Awaken: Tools for Spiritual ImpactVideo lesson
Step into the core of spiritual awakening and discover what it means to move beyond revival into a life of active influence. explore the difference between being a revivalist and being awakened, learn how scripture and the supernatural work together, and understand how spiritual discernment prepares believers for effective ministry.
-
15Lesson Review | From Revivalist to AwakenedText lesson
Review how awakening, discernment, and generational impact to see how Scripture, supernatural insight, and obedient action equip believers to influence their generation and prepare for God’s move in their lives
-
16Section Quiz | Awakening the Generation16 questionsTest your understanding of what distinguishes awakening from revivalism and how readiness, discernment, and obedience shape lasting spiritual impact. Reflect on the role of Scripture, the integration of the supernatural, preparation for opposition, and the generational influence that flows from aligned, expectant lives.
-
17Preparing the Church for a Genuine Move of GodVideo lesson
Examine why expectation matters, how church culture influences discernment, and why encounters with God are intended to commission believers into purpose, not merely comfort them in moments of experience.
-
18Lesson Review | Instrument of AwakeningText lesson
Review how sound doctrine, spiritual hunger, expectancy, and the Holy Spirit working in power shape a mature Christian life. examine the harmony between Word and Spirit, and the believer’s responsibility to make room for awakening as we prepare to move deeper into this study.
-
19Section Quiz | Truth with Power17 questionsTest your understanding of how awakening requires depth, doctrinal clarity, spiritual expectation, and active engagement rather than passive inspiration. Reflect on the harmony between Scripture and the Spirit, the role of church culture and preparation, and how genuine encounters lead to commissioning and outward influence.
-
Understand the biblical and historical distinctions between revival that renews the church and awakening that influences culture, cities, and everyday life.
-
Examine how Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit function together to shape discernment, expectation, and spiritual maturity.
-
Explore how personal obedience, faith, and spiritual awareness position believers to participate in what God is doing beyond church walls.
-
Develop clarity for navigating spiritually complex times by strengthening biblical understanding and discerning how faith connects to real-world influence.
No previous Bible study experience is needed.
This course is for believers who desire to deepen their biblical understanding of revival, and thoughtfully consider how faith, obedience, and spiritual awareness intersect with real-world influence today.