Summit Church
Babylon The Great (Revelation 17)
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - Revelation: Triumph of the Lamb Sermon Series, Message #23
Locations & Times
1000 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Appearances can be deceiving. Things are not always what they seem to be. So what should we know about this prostitute who goes by the name, "Babylon the Great"?
1. Her BEAUTY is DECEIVING (v 1-6).
2. Her SUPPORT is DEMONIC (v 7-14).
3. Her JUDGMENT is DEFINITE (v 15-18).
Applying God’s Word through 1:10 Journey groups, family devotions, or personal meditation:
Opener
1. What are some helpful ways you have found to disconnect from the noise of this world and renew your mind?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 17. What stood out to you as challenging, encouraging, or confusing from this week’s passage or sermon?
3. What have we learned so far about Babylon the Great in Revelation?
4. What is it about the prostitute that makes John marvel at her in v 6? How does he snap out of it?
5. From this passage, how does Babylon symbolize what is wrong in society today?
Digging Deeper – Read 1 John 2:15-18.
6. What does John mean by “the world”?
7. How can we discern what is from the world and what is from God?
8. How does v 18 help us understand the beast of Revelation 17?
Application
9. What do you find most attractive and enjoyable about the modern world we live in?
10. How can you enjoy these blessings without being consumed by them?
Opener
1. What are some helpful ways you have found to disconnect from the noise of this world and renew your mind?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 17. What stood out to you as challenging, encouraging, or confusing from this week’s passage or sermon?
3. What have we learned so far about Babylon the Great in Revelation?
4. What is it about the prostitute that makes John marvel at her in v 6? How does he snap out of it?
5. From this passage, how does Babylon symbolize what is wrong in society today?
Digging Deeper – Read 1 John 2:15-18.
6. What does John mean by “the world”?
7. How can we discern what is from the world and what is from God?
8. How does v 18 help us understand the beast of Revelation 17?
Application
9. What do you find most attractive and enjoyable about the modern world we live in?
10. How can you enjoy these blessings without being consumed by them?
Fall Discipleship Classes Begin TODAY
Adult classes will be offered in The Loft. Gospel 101 by Jeff Dodge will be at 8:30 AM and runs through November 17. Holy Sexuality by Christopher Yuan will be at 10 AM and goes until December 15. Books are $15 each. Register today with Pastor Joe or call the Church Office.
Youth Groups TONIGHT!
The ZONE (5th & 6th) and SALT (7th & 8th) @ 4:30 PM and Lighthouse (9th-12th) @ 6:30 PM. Register your students now and sign up to receive Pastor Mason’s emails.
JOURNEY GROUPS--Forming Now!
Now is the time to get plugged in to Summit’s small group ministry! Our fall Journey Group season starts this week and runs through December 14. If you would like to join one of these weekly groups for Christian community and Bible Study, visit “Groups” under the “More” tab in your Church Center App! Questions? See Pastor Joe.
Monday Women’s Bible Study — September 23 @ 6:30 PM
Monica and Kristen will lead this six-week inductive study of Colossians, with supplemental teaching videos by Louie Giglio. There is no book to purchase. Come discover how Christ is sufficient for all our challenges.
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study @ 9 AM
Join us for Habakkuk: Learning to Live by Faith by Lydia Brownback. April Corlew & Ali Quintanilla will lead this study about trusting God through troubling times. Books are $10. Sign up in the Church Office.
“The PEAK” College Worship Night — Monday, Sept 30
All college students are invited to join us at the Summit Real Life Center (610 Michigan, Storm Lake). Bring a friend!
Timothy Team — Friday, October 4 @ 6 AM
Guys, we’ll see you for breakfast and a discussion of The Imperfect Disciple, chapter 8: Will The Real Me Please Stand Up?
Women’s Bonfire Night — Saturday, October 5 @ 5:30 PM
Bring a friend, lawn chair, and a blanket for a great evening of fellowship on the west lawn of Summit. Chili supper will be served!
Speeders (55 and up) Fellowship — October
-Our next monthly coffee is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 9:30 AM at Lakeshore Café in Storm Lake. Come join us!
-Make plans to enjoy a bonfire together at Martin’s Access in Cherokee on Sunday, October 20 at 4:00 PM. Questions? See Diane Edwards.
Rejoice Kids Choir Rehearsal — Sunday, October 20 @ 3 PM
4’s through grade 4 are invited to participate as we prepare to sing in services Sunday, December 9. Rehearsals also Nov 10, 24, Dec 7.
Baptism--Sunday, October 20
Contact a pastor if you would like to publicly testify of your personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for your sins and rose again.
Church Center App—Download Yours NOW!
If you’re still using the old Summit Church App, we’re shutting it down soon. Download the latest App here: https://summitefc.churchcenter.com/setup!
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Gently-used clothing and household items for the community. Shop or donate at 111 S. Main St, Alta. Store Hours: 4 to 7, Wed 12 to 4, Friday 10-2.
Time Of Prayer--@ 7:45-8:15 AM in the Cascades/Rockies Room
Join Pastor Joe each week for thirty minutes of group prayer. Let’s humble ourselves before the Lord and seek His face, praying for our worship services and other needs of the church family. There’s no need to sign up or commit; just come as you are available.
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.
Adult classes will be offered in The Loft. Gospel 101 by Jeff Dodge will be at 8:30 AM and runs through November 17. Holy Sexuality by Christopher Yuan will be at 10 AM and goes until December 15. Books are $15 each. Register today with Pastor Joe or call the Church Office.
Youth Groups TONIGHT!
The ZONE (5th & 6th) and SALT (7th & 8th) @ 4:30 PM and Lighthouse (9th-12th) @ 6:30 PM. Register your students now and sign up to receive Pastor Mason’s emails.
JOURNEY GROUPS--Forming Now!
Now is the time to get plugged in to Summit’s small group ministry! Our fall Journey Group season starts this week and runs through December 14. If you would like to join one of these weekly groups for Christian community and Bible Study, visit “Groups” under the “More” tab in your Church Center App! Questions? See Pastor Joe.
Monday Women’s Bible Study — September 23 @ 6:30 PM
Monica and Kristen will lead this six-week inductive study of Colossians, with supplemental teaching videos by Louie Giglio. There is no book to purchase. Come discover how Christ is sufficient for all our challenges.
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study @ 9 AM
Join us for Habakkuk: Learning to Live by Faith by Lydia Brownback. April Corlew & Ali Quintanilla will lead this study about trusting God through troubling times. Books are $10. Sign up in the Church Office.
“The PEAK” College Worship Night — Monday, Sept 30
All college students are invited to join us at the Summit Real Life Center (610 Michigan, Storm Lake). Bring a friend!
Timothy Team — Friday, October 4 @ 6 AM
Guys, we’ll see you for breakfast and a discussion of The Imperfect Disciple, chapter 8: Will The Real Me Please Stand Up?
Women’s Bonfire Night — Saturday, October 5 @ 5:30 PM
Bring a friend, lawn chair, and a blanket for a great evening of fellowship on the west lawn of Summit. Chili supper will be served!
Speeders (55 and up) Fellowship — October
-Our next monthly coffee is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 9:30 AM at Lakeshore Café in Storm Lake. Come join us!
-Make plans to enjoy a bonfire together at Martin’s Access in Cherokee on Sunday, October 20 at 4:00 PM. Questions? See Diane Edwards.
Rejoice Kids Choir Rehearsal — Sunday, October 20 @ 3 PM
4’s through grade 4 are invited to participate as we prepare to sing in services Sunday, December 9. Rehearsals also Nov 10, 24, Dec 7.
Baptism--Sunday, October 20
Contact a pastor if you would like to publicly testify of your personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for your sins and rose again.
Church Center App—Download Yours NOW!
If you’re still using the old Summit Church App, we’re shutting it down soon. Download the latest App here: https://summitefc.churchcenter.com/setup!
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Gently-used clothing and household items for the community. Shop or donate at 111 S. Main St, Alta. Store Hours: 4 to 7, Wed 12 to 4, Friday 10-2.
Time Of Prayer--@ 7:45-8:15 AM in the Cascades/Rockies Room
Join Pastor Joe each week for thirty minutes of group prayer. Let’s humble ourselves before the Lord and seek His face, praying for our worship services and other needs of the church family. There’s no need to sign up or commit; just come as you are available.
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.