The Word & The Lord’s Supper
Examining the preaching of the Word, the purpose and vision of the Supper, and their communion in Christ. How Word and sacrament together nourish the church in communion with the living God.
Adult Sunday Studies · Sundays at 9:30am · Fall 2026
The Wonders of Communal Worship
A six-week study of the God-centered worship Christ gives to his church—shaped by his Word, shared by his people, and offered together in the life of the church.
Audio Recordings & Handouts
Class Episodes
Listen to classroom recordings on Spotify and study along with the companion handouts. Recordings for Episodes 1 through 5 and handouts for Sessions 1 through 4 are available now.
The Structure of Communal Worship
What happens when people enter God’s presence? Examining the biblical patterns of worship (Isaiah 6, 1 Kings 8, Nehemiah 8–11, Revelation 4–5), the gospel arc (Praising God’s Glory, Confession of Sin & Pardon, God Speaks, Communion with Christ, Coronation of Christ our King), and how liturgy trains our hearts for communion with the living God.
The Purposes of Communal Worship
Expanding on how the Word becomes flesh with the purpose of drawing all people into communion with God in Christ by the Spirit. Contrasting true communion against revivalism/decisionism and duty/works-based worship, understanding the incarnation and ascension paradigms, and considering gospel priorities for culture, language, and doxological evangelism.
The Distinctives of Communal Worship
The when, how, and what of worship. Examining why we worship on the Lord’s Day, the 7 core principles of communal worship, the regulative principle (Word-prescribed elements: songs/prayers, Word, sacraments, fellowship), and distinguishing God's prescribed elements from culturally directed forms. Jesus is our elder brother, high priest, and true Worship Leader.
Overall Theology of Worship
Laying the foundation: worship starts and ends with God. God-centered worship reflects who God is, creation's purpose to worship Him, Old Testament temple presence fulfilled in Christ and the Church, and why the Sabbath rest points toward the new creation as an eschatological sign.
Study Guides & Readings
Class Handouts
Download or print companion study guides, Scripture passages, and discussion outlines prepared for each session.
Session 1: Introduction & Theology
Session 2: The Distinctives of Communal Worship
Session 3: The Purposes of Communal Worship
Session 4: The Structure of Communal Worship
Fall 2026 · Course outline
A Six-Week Roadmap
Tracing the theology, practices, and gospel-shaped movements of worship from gathering to benediction.
Overall Theology of Worship
AvailableGod-centered worship, worship in general and communal worship, and the Sabbath and Lord’s Day.
Distinctives of Communal Worship
AvailableElements and forms, God’s presence, the regulative principle, and Trinitarian worship.
The Purposes of Communal Worship
AvailableCommunion with God in Christ across cultures, incarnation & ascension paradigms, and gospel-shaped styles and forms.
The Structure of Communal Worship
AvailableBiblical patterns of worship, entering God’s presence, the covenantal gospel arc, and the logic of liturgy.
The Word & The Lord’s Supper
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Coronation & Benediction
Oct 18Christ’s kingship, biblical blessing, course review, and sending the church out in mission.