The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 5/8/22
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 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and Luke 24:46-53
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
When you think of Spiritual gifts, what comes to mind? What is your experience?
As your reread 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, what is Paul emphasizing? Why?
The Definition Billy used for Spiritual gifts is the abilities sovereignly given by the Holy Spirit to build up the church and reveal Christ to the world. Do you agree or disagree with this definition? Why?
How have you witnessed gifts being used to build up the body at Wellspring?
How have you witnessed gifts being used to reveal Christ to the world at Wellspring?
We looked at spiritual gifts falling under three general categories: prophetic, priestly, and kingly. How has God gifted you to serve the body?
Take some time in your group to express how you see each person being used and gifted in the body.
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?
