The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 1/30/22
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 Psalm 19:7-14 and John 1:9-14
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
What stood out to you in the reading of God's Word or the the sermon? Why?
Read Ps. 19:7-14, what verse stands out? Why?
After the reading of the scriptures, our common response is 'Thanks be to God.' Are their times in your life when that has been easier to say or not? Would you be willing to share? When reading certain passages of scripture, are there certain ones that are more challenging to respond, 'Thanks be to God'? Would you be willing to share?
Are there passages of scripture that have been especially meaningful for you over the past year?
During the sermon, we are called to examine the sermon in light of the Word and examine our life in light of the sermon. Describe a time when you did both of these. What was that like for you?
Dallas Willard says, 'We come to the scriptures as part of our conscious strategy to cooperate with God for the full redemption of life.' Describe a time when the scripture has brought you life.
During your times of prayer, what role does scripture play?
In light of this discussion, what do you feel like the Holy Spirit is 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?
