Marking Time: Forming Spirituality through the Christian Year

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Mark i ng T ime : Formi ng Sp i r i tua l i t y through the Chr i s t i an Year

2. Clarification

a. It is captured in the ongoing disciplines rooted in deepening our knowledge of God in Christ, 1 Tim. 4.7-9.

b. It is shaped by our gatherings, our lectionary, our liturgy, and our observances of the story of Jesus in the Church Year, Col. 3.1-11.

3. Implication: Participating and being transformed by the life of the risen Lord is the core of authentic spirituality , Heb. 1.1-4.

D. For worship

1. As the ongoing acknowledgment, reenactment, and remembrance of God’s saving acts in Christus Victor , worship is the celebration of the gathered assembly of the people of God as they enter into his presence through the Word and the Table, Eph. 5.18-21; Col. 3.11-17; 1 Cor. 15.1-8.

2. Clarification

a. It is captured in our remembrance, reenactment, and celebration of the Christ event in our worship and service, 1 Cor. 11.23-26.

b. It is summarized and highlighted in our hearing and response to the Word of God, 2 Pet. 1.20-21.