Liturgy :: 1/11/26 :: David Norris

Welcome to Wellspring Church!

In this message, Pastor David Norris invites us into the season of Epiphany by helping us see why the reading and proclaiming of Scripture sits at the heart of our worship. Rather than treating the Bible as background material or inspirational add-on, we are reminded that God’s Word is an active, living means by which Christ is made known among us.

Drawing especially from John 1, Pastor David points us to Jesus as the Word made flesh—the fullest revelation of God’s heart and will. When Scripture is read aloud in the gathered assembly, it is not merely information being shared, but Christ himself being presented to his people. The structure of our liturgy, including the readings, confession, absolution, and communion, forms us by repeatedly placing us under the gracious authority of God’s revealed Word.

📖 Key Themes in This Message:

🔹 Why Scripture is central to Christian worship, not supplemental

🔹 Jesus as the Word of God revealed to the world

🔹 How Epiphany highlights Christ being made known to the nations

🔹 The role of liturgy in shaping us through hearing and responding to God’s Word

🔹 Why proclamation is something we receive together, not privately

As we gather week by week, God speaks—comforting, convicting, and revealing himself through Scripture. In hearing the Word proclaimed, we are drawn again to Christ, who meets us and forms us as his people.

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💬 How did this message deepen your understanding of Scripture in worship?