In God’s gift of worship, we are caught up in a counter-liturgy that makes us a different kind of people — a political alternative to the world.Journaling PromptsWhere have you seen the Church lose the plot of Jesus’ story in the way it shows up in the world? Where have you seen it offering a hopeful alternative?What might it look like to center “worship” on strange fire—forms of worship that seem more powerful or practical but deviate from the story of Jesus? Which of these more common forms are you tempted toward—ideology, morality, vibes, something else?In what ways does our gathered worship serve as “an embodied counter-vision” of your life in the world? Are there particular moments you find compelling and others you find challenging? Why might this be the case?Practice — Reflection and CommunityRead Hebrews 11-13 and notice the story these chapters place us within.Take a few moments to ask where living into Jesus’ story in gathered worship resonates with your vision of the world and where it disrupts your vision of the world.
Take some time either at a Redemption Table, or over a meal with a friend, unpacking what you noticed. Listen to their reflections as well.Spend a moment praying with and for one another. Generosityhttps://www.redemptionhou.com/give⁠

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