The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 8/21/2022
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 Exodus 33:15-19 and John 1:9-14.
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
In Exodus 32, the Israelites faltered in their faith because God's timing and plans were different than theirs. They grasped for what was comfortable and known for their provision and protection. Where are you prone to turn when God doesn't respond the way you want Him to?
Idols over promise and under deliver. How have you seen this in your own life?
In Exodus 33 and 34, God's nature is more fully revealed to Moses. What qualities of God are most precious to you now? Can you discuss a time in life when you were going through a difficult season and God's character was revealed to you?
The two keys for God's presence in this passage are God's nature and the presence of an intercessor. During the challenging times of your life, who would you consider a trusted intercessor?
Jesus and the Holy Spirit are called intercessors. How has the Holy Spirit prompted you to intercede on behalf of others?
In light of Exodus 32-34, how has the Holy Spirit led or spoken to you?
Jesus reveals God's nature (Jn.1:12) and is forever making intercession on our behalf (Heb.7:25). Take 5-10 minutes to meditate on the person and work of Christ.
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?
