The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 9/10/2023

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 Daniel 9:15-19 and John 15:1-8.

Reflect on these passages either individually or with others.

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

• Re-read Daniel 9.  After the sermon and re-reading the passage, what questions do you still have?  What stands out to you about the text?

• According to the prophecy from Jeremiah (referred to by Daniel in Daniel 9:2), Daniel would have anticipated the rebuilding of Jerusalem in his lifetime.  How do you think he felt after finding out that God's final judgment and restoration was going to be generations later?  

• Describe a time when you were going through a difficult season and the end never seemed in sight.  How did you respond?  What did you learn?

• After reading Daniel's prayer, how would you describe his confession?  

• What would it look like if we confess our sin in that way? 

• Daniel's faithful presence was a direct result of his faithful prayer.  Would you be willing to share about your prayer life with the group?

• Notice Daniel's bold prayer based on God's promises and reputation.  How does this challenge you to pray?

• Based on Daniel 9, what do you feel like the Holy Spirit is saying to you?

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?