An Excursus on Lutheran Worship
The Third Commandment in Luther’s Small Catechism
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and his Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
What does this tell us about the purpose and emphasis of the worship service?
Liturgical Christians
Lectionaries and Pericopes
Church Year
What are the downsides of following a liturgical church year?
What is emphasized in a model like this?
A Divine Service
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Baptism
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Confession and Absolution
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The Service of the Word
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Readings
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Creed
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Sermon
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The Prayers of the Church
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The Lord’s Prayer
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The Service of the Sacrament
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Sanctus
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The Lord’s Supper
- Benediction
Hymns and Songs
Why?
Wrapping Up
What is one insight/word of comfort/challenging idea that
you hope to hold onto from these verses?
How will the lessons learned from these verses impact your
faith life?
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