Worshiping God’s Way
We value symbols, rituals and rhythms, because they are important to God (Exodus 25-27, 35-40, Numbers 21:8). God has commanded his church to observe baptism (Matthew 28:19) and the Lord’s supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). These symbols showcase a God who delights in tangible demonstrations of the gospel. With these symbols at the center, we will worship God in creative, awe-inspiring and culturally accessible ways (Exodus 35:10, Hebrews 12:28, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23).
Habits
- Individual: Get baptized and then prepare weekly to partake in communion.
- Community: Use your skills to help with the weekly worship service.
- Family: Cultivate a home that tangibly showcases the character of God.
Key Terms
- Contextualization: Working to make the gospel, the church, and Christian living understandable to a particular culture and time.
- Liturgy: A form and order of worship.
Book Recommendations
- Beginner: Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer
- Intermediate: Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith
- Advanced: The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace by Richard Barcellos
- Family: Hallowed be this House by Thomas Howard
Audio & Video Recommendations
- Art and the Bible (Preview) by Francis Schaeffer
- Seeing the Word by Doug Wilson
- Culture as Liturgy by James K.A. Smith
- Worship, Worldview & Cultural Liturgies by James K.A. Smith