The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 1/23/22
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 Hebrews 10:19-25 and John 1:29-34
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
What stood out to you in the reading of scripture or sermon? Why?
Describe a time within the worship time, when the Lord met you in a profound way? Do you feel like the response, 'Blessing be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and blessed be His Kingdom now and forever, ' is a fitting response? How so?
Living in a distracting world, how has worship grounded you or refocused your attention on God?
Read Psalm 27:1-4 and/or Psalm 150 when you hear this read, what are your initial thoughts?
In what ways does the life of David and his prayer in Psalm 51 reflect/not reflect your heart when you come to worship and pray the prayer of purity.
Pray the prayer of purity out loud as a group: "Almighty God to you all hearts are open, all desires known and from you no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen." what part stands out? Why?
In light of The Call to Worship (acclamation and prayer of purity), what is the Holy Spirit saying to you?
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?
