Summit Church
Seals Of Judgment (Revelation 6:1-17)
Sunday, July 7, 2024--Message #13 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
Worthy is the Lamb--to take the scroll and open its seals.
Seals 1-4: Four Horsemen (v 1-8)
White Horse: Military Conquest (v 1-2)
Seals 1-4: Four Horsemen (v 1-8)
White Horse: Military Conquest (v 1-2)
Red Horse: Civil Violence (v 3-4)
Black Horse: Poverty & Failure (v 5-6)
Pale Horse: Death (v 7-8)
Pale Horse: Death (v 7-8)
Seal 5: Christian Martyrs (v 9-11)
Seal 6: Cosmic Upheaval (v 12-17)
Applying God’s Word through 1:10 Journey groups, family devotions, or personal meditation:
Opener
1. What are the biggest, most shocking events in world news that you have experienced? How did you feel as you heard them, or watched them unfold on the news?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 6:1-17. What stood out to you from this week’s sermon?
3. In the first four seals, how does the color of each horse reflect the activity of the rider?
4. In the fifth seal, what do the martyrs pray for, and why is this a good and proper desire?
5. In the sixth seal, people are terrified by “the wrath of the Lamb.” What is surprising about this phrase, and how does it challenge the way so many view Jesus today?
Digging Deeper – Read Matthew 24:6-9.
6. How does this passage help us understand the significance of Revelation 6?
7. How are Jesus’ words of comfort to you? In what way do you find them troubling?
Application
8. What are the implications of these seal judgments as we witness war, violence, famine, catastrophic death, persecution, and disasters throughout our world today?
9. How did God speak to you through your personal Bible reading this week?
Opener
1. What are the biggest, most shocking events in world news that you have experienced? How did you feel as you heard them, or watched them unfold on the news?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 6:1-17. What stood out to you from this week’s sermon?
3. In the first four seals, how does the color of each horse reflect the activity of the rider?
4. In the fifth seal, what do the martyrs pray for, and why is this a good and proper desire?
5. In the sixth seal, people are terrified by “the wrath of the Lamb.” What is surprising about this phrase, and how does it challenge the way so many view Jesus today?
Digging Deeper – Read Matthew 24:6-9.
6. How does this passage help us understand the significance of Revelation 6?
7. How are Jesus’ words of comfort to you? In what way do you find them troubling?
Application
8. What are the implications of these seal judgments as we witness war, violence, famine, catastrophic death, persecution, and disasters throughout our world today?
9. How did God speak to you through your personal Bible reading this week?
ONE Worship Service @ Summit Sunday, July 14 @ 10 AM
Due to the annual All-Church Retreat at Hidden Acres, we will have one Worship Celebration here at Summit beginning at 10 AM. Nursery will be available, and Kids Worship will resume July 21.
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!
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.
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.
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Gently-used clothing and household items for the community. 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. New Hours start Monday, July 15: 4 to 7, Wed 12 to 4, Friday 10-2.
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.
Due to the annual All-Church Retreat at Hidden Acres, we will have one Worship Celebration here at Summit beginning at 10 AM. Nursery will be available, and Kids Worship will resume July 21.
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!
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.
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.
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Gently-used clothing and household items for the community. 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. New Hours start Monday, July 15: 4 to 7, Wed 12 to 4, Friday 10-2.
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.