The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 4/10/22
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 Luke 19:28-40 and Philippians 2:5-11
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
Reread Luke 19:28-40 and Philippians 2:5-11. What stood out to you? Why?
If you were one of the witnesses of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, what would have been your thoughts/feelings?
On Palm Sunday, Jesus comes into Jerusalem as the humble King. Are there other passages that you can think of that reveal his humility and Kingship?
Discuss as a group the 2x2 (authority and Vulnerability) from Andy Crouch. How have you experienced authority without vulnerability? Vulnerability without authority? And Authority with vulnerability?
We discussed that the application to have more authority and be more vulnerable are:
Repent of selfishness (leads to greater vulnerability)
Costly obedience (leads to greater authority)
Sacrifice for others (leads to greater flourishing and life)
In light of Jesus being the Humble King, 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?
