Prepare your heart for our Sunday Morning Gathering by looking through these suggestions that will assist you in making the most of our time together.
You will find tangible suggestions for putting scripture to action in your personal life and in our corporate body, links to the songs we will sing, and lyrics for you to prepare for our corporate singing.
Sermon Text for Sunday: Revelation 12:13-17
Critically Think
- Read Revelation 12:13-17.
- Based on verse 12:13, how is this woman described? Who is she? What other verse does this clearly tie to in chapter 12 that confirms this identity?
- In verse 12:14, why does the woman receive the two wings of the great eagle? (Hint: look for the “so that”)
- Compare 12:14 to verse 12:6. Examine the last statement in both verses regarding the woman being “nourished.” What is the difference in the amount of time?
- List the different names used for Satan in verses 12:13-17.
Prayerfully Meditate
- What is the purpose of the serpent pouring out water from its mouth? (Hint: look at the “so that”)?
- What does the contrast in 12:15 and 12:16 illustrate about Satan’s power compared to God’s?
- What is the dragon’s response in verse 16? What other emotional responses has the dragon had in Chapter 12? Is it intensifying? Why?
- Who would the children of this woman be identified as based on 12:17?
- Why did Satan switch from the child, to the woman, to her children in anger?
Intentionally Act
- How can we take comfort in Satan’s failed attempts found in chapter 12?
- With what intensity should we have boldness for Christ knowing and seeing that no harm can come to those He protects until it is their time?
- Reflect on 12:17 and 12:11 in the actions of believers. Examine your life and faith in light of those qualifications.
- Click the links below to find the lyrics and recordings of the songs planned for our gathering this Sunday; practice the songs, study the lyrics and sing together.
- Pray for those leading our corporate gathering this week and for the Holy Spirit’s work as the Word of God is further explained and applied: Dawson Bryant: music; Brett Harris: elder prayer & scripture reading; Bret Capranica: teaching.
Songs for Sunday
Morning Gathering
- All My Ways (sheetmusic)
- A Mighty Fortress (sheetmusic)
- Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul (sheetmusic)
- It Is Well, with My Soul (sheetmusic)
- Is He Worthy? (sheetmusic)
Evening Gathering
Lyrics
Lyrics Morning Gathering - ... by Summit Woods Baptist Church