Summit Church
Trumpets Of Judgment (Revelation 8-9)
Sunday, July 21, 2024--Message #15 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
The warning sounds of God's trumpets...
PREPARATION
Solemn Silence (8:1-2)
Solemn Silence (8:1-2)
PREPARATION
Powerful Prayers (8:3-5)
Powerful Prayers (8:3-5)
JUDGMENT
Natural Calamities (8:6-13)
Natural Calamities (8:6-13)
JUDGMENT
Human Suffering (9:1-12)
Human Suffering (9:1-12)
JUDGMENT
Human Death (9:13-19)
Human Death (9:13-19)
RESPONSE
Repent or Not? (9:20-21)
Repent or Not? (9:20-21)
Applying God’s Word through 1:10 Journey groups, family devotions, or personal meditation:
Opener
1. In what ways can silence be good or helpful?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 8-9. What stood out to you from this week’s passage?
3. What do you think is the significance of the thirty minutes of silence in heaven when the seventh seal was opened?
4. How does the Old Testament depict the use of trumpets? How is this of help to us as we read chapters 8 and 9?
5. How do verses 3-5 give you confidence in your prayers to God?
Digging Deeper – Read Luke 13:1-5.
6. How does our society often justify or explain natural disasters and unspeakable tragedies?
7. How does Jesus’ call to repentance surprise, challenge or encourage you when you look at suffering?
8. How do we reconcile this passage with the reality of spiritual warfare we see in Revelation 8-9?
Application
9. How is the Lord calling you to respond to this passage in Revelation?
10. How did God speak to you through your personal Bible reading this week?
Opener
1. In what ways can silence be good or helpful?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 8-9. What stood out to you from this week’s passage?
3. What do you think is the significance of the thirty minutes of silence in heaven when the seventh seal was opened?
4. How does the Old Testament depict the use of trumpets? How is this of help to us as we read chapters 8 and 9?
5. How do verses 3-5 give you confidence in your prayers to God?
Digging Deeper – Read Luke 13:1-5.
6. How does our society often justify or explain natural disasters and unspeakable tragedies?
7. How does Jesus’ call to repentance surprise, challenge or encourage you when you look at suffering?
8. How do we reconcile this passage with the reality of spiritual warfare we see in Revelation 8-9?
Application
9. How is the Lord calling you to respond to this passage in Revelation?
10. How did God speak to you through your personal Bible reading this week?
Summer Congregational Meeting--Sunday, July 28 @ 12:15 PM
Our annual Summer Congregational Meeting will be next Sunday, July 28. We’ll serve lunch at 11:30 AM (contributions received, but not required), and the meeting will begin at 12:15 PM. Twenty new members will be introduced, Kurt Fox and Dennis Julius will be nominated to serve as Elders, a six-month financial report will be given, and we’ll share an update on the vision for our facility expansion. All are encouraged to come enjoy the fellowship, rejoice in what God is doing among us, and unite together in prayer!
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Gently-used clothing and household items for the community. Shop or donate at 111 S. Main St, Alta. New Hours: 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.
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Our annual Summer Congregational Meeting will be next Sunday, July 28. We’ll serve lunch at 11:30 AM (contributions received, but not required), and the meeting will begin at 12:15 PM. Twenty new members will be introduced, Kurt Fox and Dennis Julius will be nominated to serve as Elders, a six-month financial report will be given, and we’ll share an update on the vision for our facility expansion. All are encouraged to come enjoy the fellowship, rejoice in what God is doing among us, and unite together in prayer!
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Gently-used clothing and household items for the community. Shop or donate at 111 S. Main St, Alta. New Hours: 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.