The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 8/22/21
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 Mark 10:35-45 and Psalm 63:1-5.
Reflect on this passage either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
What stood out to you about the text or sermon?
Have you ever felt like you approach Jesus more as a life enhancer than as King?
Are there times in your life where pursuing "greatness" or a "great life" left you empty or unsettled? What have these seasons looked like and how have they impacted you?
What are some of the resources/gifts you feel like God has given you?
What are some ways you feel like you could use those resources to serve others?
What are some experiences you could share where you felt like it was "more blessed to give than to receive."
How does Ps. 63:1-5 make you feel in relation to offering God's gifts to others?
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?
