The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 11/5/2023
Gather - We begin our Liturgy in corporate worship by coming together and acknowledging who God is through the Acclamation. God’s character and presence frames our corporate worship and this is also the way we begin our Weekly Liturgy whether we engage it personally or in a group setting.
How did you experience God’s character and presence this week (joys, struggles, breakthroughs)?
Word - We desire for God’s Word to always be on our minds, upon our lips, and deep in our hearts. We want to read, reflect, listen, and respond to God’s word as we are formed more deeply as disciples of Jesus.
Read Philippians 2:5-11 and Matthew 5:1-5.
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others.
Listen to the Holy Spirit. How is God speaking to you through this passage?
Where have you experienced disunity in church?
Reread Philippians 2:1-11. What stands out to you?
Why do you think Paul bases Christian unity on our union with Christ in 2:1?
How does being glory empty and therefore glory hungry lead to self centeredness?
To be united to Christ is to be filled with His glory. Why is this the essential ingredient for others centered love?
Give some examples of how you have been the recipient of others centered love.
In verses 5-11, Paul uses what has been entitled the Christ hymn, to describe the mindset of humility that we are to have. Why does he use this hymn to discuss humility and how we are to be in relationship with one another?
CS Lewis defines Humility as not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less. Tim Keller describes humility as self forgetfulness. Do you agree with these definitions? Why or why not?
Share with the group about someone in your life who you would consider to be a humble person. Why would you consider them humble?
Prayer - Spend a few minutes praying into the areas God has spoken to you about. Pray for one another, for the non-believers in your lives, and for the world. (Consider praying through the Lord’s Prayer).
Sending - We are all called and sent out into the world to bring the message of the Gospel. Where are you being sent this week to share Jesus through your actions and words? Is there a specific person or area you need to reach out to or pray for?
