1. Pick a seasonal section of the hymnal (for example: Lent in The Lutheran Hymnal—hymns 140 through 159) and read through the hymns in that section. As you do that, write down common themes that can be found throughout the section.
2. Christmas and Easter are sometimes referred to as the high festivals of the church year. Both services focus on fundamental portions of our Christian faith. How would our faith be impacted if Christmas were true, but not Easter? How would our faith be impacted if Christmas didn’t happen? Reflect on how these two festivals relate to one another.
3. The colors of the church year would fall into the category of adiaphora—matters that are neither commanded nor forbidden by God. However, hearing the Word of God is commanded by God. When we come to church, we come to hear the Word of God to receive rest for our souls. While worshipping God and hearing His Word, how might the colors of the church year be helpful to you?
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