Personal Revival
Course Description
As a revivalist you are called to carry the flame of revival throughout the Kingdom.  The course will study the ways to fan into flame personal revival, as well as what will put the flames out. Revival is always personal before it is corporate. Therefore, a Revivalist must have personal revival in order to ignite the flames in others. At the end of this course you will not only find you have been stirred, but also have learned how to continue to fan the flames.Â
The course consists of 8 sessions, each session including a video and corresponding course notes. After each session the student will complete a 15 question quiz. Each quiz must be completed before moving onto the next session.
Recommended Reading
When Heavens are Brass, John Kilpatrick
Session Overview
Session 1- A Contrite Heart Receives Revival
This lecture introduces the concept of personal revival, emphasizing the importance of a contrite heart as a prerequisite for experiencing revival. Students will explore the relationship between personal responsibility, the dangers of pride, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in maintaining a soft heart toward God.
Session 2 - The Fear of the Lord
This lesson explores the fear of the Lord as a fundamental aspect of personal revival. Understanding this concept is crucial for maintaining a vibrant spiritual life and effective ministry. The lesson distinguishes between fear of punishment and reverence for God, illustrating how the fear of the Lord leads to blessings, wisdom, and boldness in ministry.
Session 3 - Are You Hungry?
This lesson focuses on the necessity of maintaining a hunger for God, exploring biblical principles that emphasize seeking a deeper relationship with Him. Students will learn about the importance of thankfulness, the difference between contentment and spiritual hunger, and the distinction between God’s omnipresence and His manifest presence.
Session 4 - Praise - Worship - Glory
This lesson explores the spiritual progression from praise to worship to glory, emphasizing the importance of engaging with God’s presence through intentional practices. Students will learn to navigate these stages in their personal revival journey.
Session 5 - Seek My Face
In this lesson, we explore the biblical imperative to seek God’s face as a means of personal revival. Emphasizing humility, prayer, and the pursuit of an intimate relationship with God, this lesson encourages students to reflect on their motives and the sacrifices necessary for a deeper connection with the Lord.
Session 6 - Turn From Wicked Ways
This lesson focuses on the process of revival as outlined in 2 Chronicles 7:14, emphasizing the importance of humility, prayer, seeking God’s face, and turning from wicked ways. Students will explore the implications of cultural norms on morality and the necessity of personal holiness for experiencing revival.
Session 7 - New Wine Skins (Part 1)
This lesson focuses on the importance of creating new wine skins through the processes of repentance and obedience. It emphasizes the necessity of both revival and reformation in sustaining spiritual life and addresses the transformative power of genuine repentance in the believer’s life.
Session 8 - New Wine Skins (Part 2)
This lesson on obedience emphasizes its critical role in personal revival. Students are encouraged to reflect on their relationship with God, recognizing that true submission is demonstrated through obedience to His commands. The session explores biblical definitions of obedience, the relationship between love and obedience, and the impact of the Holy Spirit on our ability to hear and act on God’s word.
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