The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 11/13/2022
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 1 John 4:7-12 and John 3:16-21.
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
Read 1 John 4:7-12. What stood out to you?
What does it mean that “God is love?” How is this different from “Love is God?”
John tells us how God showed his love among us in verses 9-10. How do these verses give you a full picture of the Gospel?
God’s love brings life. God’s love pursues. God’s love restores. Discuss how you have seen this reality in your life.
In verse 11, John tells us that “since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” Where have you found this to be easy to follow? Where has it been difficult?
What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you from this passage?
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?
