The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 10/23/2022
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 1 John 2:28- 3:10.
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
Have you experienced people you know walking away from Christianity? How does that impact you emotionally? Spiritually?
Do you agree with John’s premises that:
The children of God will be marked by righteousness
Those saved by Jesus will not live/abide in sin
What is easy to believe in these premises? What might be difficult to receive?
Read 1 John 3:1. Is it easy for you to receive God’s “wondrous love?”
How does John’s exhortation to “abide in Him” and to “not be lead astray” impact you in your current season/situation in life?
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?
