The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 8/14/2022
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 John 1:9-14 and Exodus 25:1-9.
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
After re-reading Exodus 25:1-9 and John 1:9-14, what stands out to you? Why?
In a spirit of candor and vulnerability, what longings do you have that seem to be unmet in your heart? Can you share more?
Reflect on C.S. Lewis' statement: "If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.”
Thinking about the intentionality of the tabernacle in Exodus 25-31, what does that reveal about God?
In the sermon, we mentioned that Mt. Sinai and the Tabernacle were reflections of the Garden of Eden and ultimately the tabernacle was fulfilled in Jesus. What does this say about God and His pursuit of us?
How have you experienced the presence of God's glory? How have you experienced God's beauty?
In light of Exodus 25-31, 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?
