Work is ordained and blessed by
God. After creating man God placed him (Adam) in the garden of Eden “to work it and keep it.” (Genesis 2:15)
In God’s design there is to be a rhythm between work and rest (Sabbath).
(Genesis 2:2-3) Sin corrupted man’s work resulting in God’s curse (Genesis
3:17-19). Jesus prayed in John 17:4, “I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me
to do” (ESV). On the cross Jesus declared, “It is finished.” Christ’s finished
work results in redemption. (Hebrews 9:12) As Christians we are called to “work
heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23) Redeemed work awaits the saved in eternity
future (Revelation 22:2-3).
What ultimate purpose is work
to serve? Genesis 1:27-28; Exodus 20:9; Psalm 104:23; Psalm 128:2; and
Revelation 22:2-4--
Why is there to be rhythm
between work and rest? Exodus 18:13-24, 20:11; Genesis 2:1-3; and Psalm
104:19-23, 127:2; and Luke 10:38-42--
What is the result of Jesus’
work? John 4:34-42; John 19:30; and Hebrews 9:12--
What is the Christian’s
attitude toward his or her work to be? Colossians 3:17, 23-24; 2 Chronicles
31:21; Matthew 25:21; and 1 Corinthians 15:58--
What warnings concerning work
are evident in the following Scriptures?
Proverbs 6:6-11; 13:4; 19:15;
24:30-34; Ecclesiastes 10:18; and 1
Thessalonians 3:10-11--
Exodus 18:17-18; Psalm 127:2;
Luke 10:41-42; and 12:15-21--
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