The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 12/4/2022
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 2 John 1-12 and John 1:1-4.
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
Read the Book of 2 John. What stood out to you?
What does Advent mean to you? Where do you find hope in living in the in-between? Where do you find discouragement?
We are invited to “Come into the Light” and Jesus is the Light. How does this affect your life?
Coming into the light implies movement. We come into the light by walking in truth, walking in obedience, and walking in love. In which of these areas do you need the Holy Spirit to expose places that you need to confess?
John warns us about being deceived by false teaching. Are there areas you are “running ahead” to false teachings that have led you away from God?
A disciple is one who walks in Christ with one another. Who is someone that you can meet with “face to face” to encourage each other to come into the light?
What is the Holy Spirit speaking 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?
