The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 10/3/21
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 14:32-42 and Romans 5:18-19
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
What stood out to you in the text or sermon? Why?
After reading Mark 14:32-42, what is encouraging, challenging, or confusing?
What is your response to Jesus drinking the cup of God's judgement for sin? What challenges you, resonates with you, or pulls you into deeper worship?
What are the areas in your life that you find difficult to surrender to God?
What were some of the things that came to mind when we had the prayer time after the sermon?
Building on the Trapeze illustration, where do you find yourself? Still holding on to the trapeze, having let go, trying to grab the catcher, etc...?
What do you sense the Holy Spirit is saying to you in light of these things?
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?
