The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 2/20/22

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 Ephesians 2:11-22 and Matthew 5:23-24

Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:

1. Do you think there is spiritual significance to the Offertory? If so, why?

2. If Liturgy is "our response to who God is and what he has done," how does this impact how you view the offertory? How would you describe God's character and actions that affect your view of your offering to God?

3. The story of the poor widow points us to the cost of discipleship - giving all we are, not just giving out of our surplus. What does this mean in your life?

4. In what ways is God inviting you to offer up your money, your talents, and your ordinary life for his purposes?

Listen to the Holy Spirit. How is God speaking to you through this passage?

• Respond through confession and repentance.

  • Questions to engage either corporately or silently: What have you put in place of God or given your heart to this week? What sin do you need to repent of? What area are you not trusting your identity is in Christ? Encourage one another to turn to God and receive his forgiveness and grace. (Consider praying our Corporate Confession together).

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?