The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 1/21/2024
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 Mark 1:9-13 and Genesis 3:1-7
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others.
Listen to the Holy Spirit. How is God speaking to you through this passage?
Reread Genesis 3:1-7. How would you describe Satan's strategy to tempt Adam and Eve into sin?
Would you agree that the essence of sin is rejecting God and replacing Him with our sovereign self? Why/Why not?
What are the areas in your life where you struggle trusting the character of God?
Read Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 26:3-4, Genesis 28:13-14, Exodus 19:5-6, Mark 1:9-13, Ephesians 1:3-14
God elected Abram, his family, Israel, Jesus, and now the church. Why does God elect the one to bless the many?
After reading the passages, how do you see love as the basis for election?
How have you experienced God's love in your life?
Jesus has chosen you, have you said yes to Jesus in all areas of your life? Explain.
Who are you feeling called to share Jesus with this week?
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?
