Summit Church
A Higher Throne (Revelation 4)
Sunday, June 23, 2024--Message #11 by Pastor Doug Corlew, Revelation: Triumph of the Lamb Sermon Series
Locations & Times
1000 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Shifting the focus from earth to heaven:
1. The SOVEREIGN God, who reigns over all, is inexpressibly glorious and BEAUTIFUL. (v 1-3)
1. The SOVEREIGN God, who reigns over all, is inexpressibly glorious and BEAUTIFUL. (v 1-3)
2. God's PEOPLE are REPRESENTED by spectacular heavenly beings around His throne. (v 4)
3. God's presence pulsates with terrifying POWER and HOLINESS (v 5-6a)
4. Exalted ANGELIC SERVANTS carry out God's purposes in the world. (v 6b-8a)
5. As the holy CREATOR, God alone is WORTHY of unceasing worship. (v 8b-11)
Applying God’s Word through 1:10 Journey groups, family devotions, or personal meditation:
Opener
1. What questions do you have about heaven?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 4:1-11. What stood out to you as surprising, challenging, or encouraging from this week’s passage?
3. Which descriptions of God’s throne room do you find most awe-inspiring?
4. What do the two hymns that are sung in this chapter tell us about God?
5. How can we keep the attributes of God’s holiness and love in proper balance?
6. How does it help you to know that God’s glory is the central focus of the universe?
Digging Deeper – Read Isaiah 6:1-7.
6. What elements are similar to the vision John receives in Revelation 4?
7. How does this passage point to our hope as unworthy beings before a holy God?
Application
8. How would the vision of Revelation 4 have helped the churches in chapters 2-3? How does it help you?
9. Share something you learned from your personal Bible reading this week.
Opener
1. What questions do you have about heaven?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 4:1-11. What stood out to you as surprising, challenging, or encouraging from this week’s passage?
3. Which descriptions of God’s throne room do you find most awe-inspiring?
4. What do the two hymns that are sung in this chapter tell us about God?
5. How can we keep the attributes of God’s holiness and love in proper balance?
6. How does it help you to know that God’s glory is the central focus of the universe?
Digging Deeper – Read Isaiah 6:1-7.
6. What elements are similar to the vision John receives in Revelation 4?
7. How does this passage point to our hope as unworthy beings before a holy God?
Application
8. How would the vision of Revelation 4 have helped the churches in chapters 2-3? How does it help you?
9. Share something you learned from your personal Bible reading this week.
Pickleball Fundraiser Tournament--TODAY
Join us! Come and cheer on the teams!
Get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way to victory in the most exciting Pickleball tournament of the year—and help us raise funds for the Challenge Trip to Kansas City in July! We'll play on the west parking lot at Summit, with two divisions: High School from 2-4 PM and Adults from 5-7 PM. Entry fee is $30 per team. Teams can be co-ed or two girls. Guaranteed three games in pool play. Concessions available for purchase.
Summit's Annual All-Church Retreat--July 12-14
Registration is open NOW and closes TODAY. Contact the Church Office for details.
Summer Kids For Christ--July 7-10, 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Dive below the surface and you’ll build a strong faith! All kids 4 through 4th grade are invited to join us for supper, songs, stories, and Bible adventures. FREE fun! Volunteers are needed too!
Women’s Summer Bible Study—Tuesdays, 9-10:30 AM
7-week study, “When You Pray,” continues at Summit through July 16. To learn more contact April at 299-4896.
Senior High Challenge Conference—July 1-5
32 students and 5 leaders from Summit are registered to attend EFCA’s biennial national gathering for students in Kansas City.
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Shop or donate at 111 S. Main St, Alta during regular store hours of Mondays 4 to 7:30; Wednesdays 12 to 4; Saturdays 9 to 1.
Christian Counseling @ Summit
Summit partners with Team Restoration Ministries to provide Christ-centered mental health counseling services at the church. Call 515-238-9010 to learn more or schedule an appointment with Kayla Overpeck, MA, T-LMFT.
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Join us! Come and cheer on the teams!
Get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way to victory in the most exciting Pickleball tournament of the year—and help us raise funds for the Challenge Trip to Kansas City in July! We'll play on the west parking lot at Summit, with two divisions: High School from 2-4 PM and Adults from 5-7 PM. Entry fee is $30 per team. Teams can be co-ed or two girls. Guaranteed three games in pool play. Concessions available for purchase.
Summit's Annual All-Church Retreat--July 12-14
Registration is open NOW and closes TODAY. Contact the Church Office for details.
Summer Kids For Christ--July 7-10, 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Dive below the surface and you’ll build a strong faith! All kids 4 through 4th grade are invited to join us for supper, songs, stories, and Bible adventures. FREE fun! Volunteers are needed too!
Women’s Summer Bible Study—Tuesdays, 9-10:30 AM
7-week study, “When You Pray,” continues at Summit through July 16. To learn more contact April at 299-4896.
Senior High Challenge Conference—July 1-5
32 students and 5 leaders from Summit are registered to attend EFCA’s biennial national gathering for students in Kansas City.
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Shop or donate at 111 S. Main St, Alta during regular store hours of Mondays 4 to 7:30; Wednesdays 12 to 4; Saturdays 9 to 1.
Christian Counseling @ Summit
Summit partners with Team Restoration Ministries to provide Christ-centered mental health counseling services at the church. Call 515-238-9010 to learn more or schedule an appointment with Kayla Overpeck, MA, T-LMFT.
Summit Church Online Directory
Please take a moment to update photos and directory information via our Church Center App. If you’ve not yet joined the directory, or would like some help, please check with the Church Office.