The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 9/12/21
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 12:28-34 and Deuteronomy 6:3-9
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
What stood out to you during the reading of scripture or in the sermon?
Discuss the ways in which Western culture tempts you away from loving God and loving others.
Describe a time when you have most fully loved God, and most fully loved others. What was that like? How would you describe God's activity in your life?
When did you experience a time when you felt loved by others? What made you feel loved?
In Deuteronomy 6:12 and Revelation 2:5, the recipients had been warned or challenged because they had forgotten their first love. Why is it a temptation to drift away from the most important commandment?
Is there anything in your life that is keeping you from experiencing greater love and intimacy with God?
In light of this text, 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?
