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Why Do We Need to Know What the Bible Says about Work?
Get PDFby William Messenger
Executive Editor, Theology of Work Project
Adapted from a talk at the Faith@Work Summit, October 24, 2014
Probably everyone interested in faith and work knows some Bible passages related to work, but did you realize that those passages are not rare highlights, but representative samples of the Bible? To put it in biblical words, “The cattle on a thousand hills” are the Lord’s, not just the temple on the hill of Zion. Once I took off my church-polarized lenses, I saw that a lot of the Bible has to do with work. It’s impossible to summarize 859 passages in the usual three bullet points, so I don’t have an easy-to-remember guide to the biblical foundations of work. My message is not, “We read the Bible so you don’t have to.” My message is, “If you want to know about work, read the Bible.” We hope the TOW Bible Commentary can help. We’ve provided all kinds of navigation aids to help users find relevant materials, including tags, free-text search, and topical overviews that bring together all the passages from all across the Bible
1 Corinthians and Work
Get PDFIntroduction to 1 Corinthians All are called (1 Cor 1:1-3) Spiritual Resources Available (1 Cor 1:4-9) The Need for a Common Vision (1 Cor 1:10-17) Friends in Low Places (1 Cor 1:18-31) It Takes All Sorts (1 Cor 3:1-9) Do Good Work (1 Cor 3:10-17) Leadership as Service (1 Cor 4:1-4) Working with Nonbelievers (1 Cor 5:9-10) Bloom Where You are Planted (1 Cor 7:20-24) Maintain the Proper Perspective (1 Cor 7:29-31) Everyone Gets Their Fair Share (1 Cor 9:7-10) God\u27s Glory is the Ultimate Goal (1 Cor 8 & 10) Gifted Communities (1 Cor 12:1-14:40) Our Work is Not in Vain (1 Cor 15:58) We Share Our Resources with Those in Hardship (1 Cor 16:1-3) Summary to 1 Corinthians Key Verses and Themes in 1 Corinthian
Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther and Work
Get PDFIntroduction to Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther Restoration of the Temple (Ezra 1:1-6:22) Restoration of Covenant Life, Phase One: The Work of Ezra (Ezra 7:1-10:44) Restoration of the Wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:1-7:73) Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide (Nehemiah 1:1-1:10) Does Trusting God Mean Turning to Prayer, Taking Practical Action, or Both? (Nehemiah 1:11-4:23) Connecting Lending Practices to the Fear of the Lord (Nehemiah 5:1-5:19) Nehemiah Gives Credit to God (Nehemiah 6:1-7:73) Restoration of Covenant Life, Phase Two: Ezra and Nehemiah Together (Nehemiah 8:1-13:31) Working Within a Fallen System (Esther) God’s Hidden Hand and Human Response (Esther) Conclusions to Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther Key Verses and Themes in Ezra, Nehemiah & Esthe
Acts and Work
Get PDFIntroduction to Acts The Beginning of God\u27s New World (Acts 1-4) A Community with a Mission (Act 1:6) An Orienting Vocation for the Kingdom of God (Acts 1:8) An Orienting Identity as God\u27s Kingdom Witnesses in Daily Life (Acts 2:1-41) An Orienting Community that Practices the Ways of God\u27s Kingdom (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-38) The Economics of Radical Generosity (Acts 2:45; 4:34-35) The Holy Spirit Empowers Radical Generosity With Every Kind of Resource (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-38) A Just Community Is a Witness to the World (Acts 2:47; 6:7) A Clash of Kingdoms: Community and Power (Acts 5-7) Ananias and Sapphira: A Case of Malicious Identity (Acts 5:1-11) The Spirit and the Worker (Acts 6:1-7) Serving the Word and Serving Tables are Equally Valuable (Acts 6:2-4) The Work of Community Leadership is a Work of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3) Work and Identity (Acts 8-12) A Clash of Kingdoms: Community and Powerbrokers (Acts 13-19) Vocation in the Context of Community (Acts 13:1-3) Leadership and Decision Making in the Christian Community (Acts 15) The Community of the Spirit Confronts the Brokers of Power (Acts 16 and 19) Confrontation Over the Liberation of a Slave Girl in Philippi (Acts 16:16-24) Confrontation Over the Disruption of Trade in Ephesus (Acts 19:21-41) Engaging the Culture with Respect (Acts 17:16-34) Tent Making and Christian Life (Acts 18:1-4) The Gospel and Limits to Vocation and Engagement (Acts 19:17-20) Leadership as Witness (Acts 20-28) Paul\u27s Courage (Acts 20-28) Paul\u27s Suffering (Acts 20-28) Paul\u27s Respect (Acts 20-28) Paul\u27s Concern for Others (Acts 20-28) Conclusion to Acts Key Verses and Themes in Act
John and Work
Get PDFIntroduction to John The Word\u27s Work in the World (John 1:1-18) Calling Disciples/Friends (John 1:35-51) The Wedding Planner (John 2:1-11) Jesus\u27 Hand in All Things (John 3:1-36) Water Works (John 4) Who Works When, and Why? (John 5) Bread of Life (John 6) Seeing and Believing (John 9) Life, and Looming Death (John 10-12) Servant Leadership (John 13) Farewell Words (John 14-17) Work and Relationships (John 14-17) Work and Productivity (John 14-17) Stranger in a Strange Land (John 18-20) Beloved Disciples (John 21
The Equipping Church Overview
Get PDFWhat is God’s Mission in the World? How does human work connect to God’s work? What does this mean for people’s daily work? How can we equip our people for God’s work in the world? Equipping churches have a vision of God at work where their people work Equipping churches actively hunt for examples and resources Equipping churches connect daily work to worship Equipping churches address the opportunities and challenges their people face at work Equipping churches invest resources in equipping people for daily work Equipping churches create structures to sustain this ministry Equipping churches empower and collaborate with people in the congregation to lead the ministry Equipping churches release and support their people for work outside the church Equipping churches encourage everyone to take responsibility Equipping churches include daily work as part of their compassion/outreach/service ministries Conclusions About Equipping Churche
Leviticus and Work
Get PDFIntroduction— does Leviticus have anything to tell us about our work? The Foundational Concept of Holiness in Leviticus Israel’s Sacrificial System (Leviticus 1–10) The Dwelling of God in the Community (Leviticus 1-10) The Whole People of God at Work (Leviticus 1-10) The Workplace Significance of the Guilt Offering (Leviticus 6:1-7) The Unclean and the Clean (Leviticus 11–16) The Permissibility of Eating Particular Animals (Leviticus 11) Dealing with Skin Diseases and Mold Infections (Leviticus 13–14) Holiness (Leviticus 17–27) Gleaning (Leviticus 19:9–10) Behaving honestly (Leviticus 19:11–12) Treating workers fairly (Leviticus 19:13) Rights of People with Disabilities (Leviticus 19:14) Doing Justice (Leviticus 19:15–16) Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself (Leviticus 19:17–18) Who is My Neighbor? (Leviticus 19:33–34) Trading Fairly (Leviticus 19:35–36) The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25) Conclusions from Leviticu
Provision & Wealth Overview
Get PDFGod\u27s Original Intentions: Blessing, Provision, Abundance The Effects of a Fallen World Many People Are Unable To Obtain Even Basic Provision Many People Find Provision and Even Become Wealthy—But Cause Great Harm Wealth Gained Through Unjust Means is Harmful Legitimate Wealth Can Still be Harmful Redeeming the Economic Sphere We Are To Develop And Model Right Attitudes To Provision And Wealth From an Attitude of Ownership to Trusteeship From an Attitude of Ingratitude to Gratitude From an Attitude of Discontentment to Contentment We Are To Change Our Personal Lifestyles From a Lifestyle of Self-Sufficient Individualism to Community From a Lifestyle of Isolationism to Personal Engagement From a Lifestyle of Compulsive Work to a Rhythm of Work and Rest We Are To Use Our Wealth For The Aid Of Those In Poverty Aiding the Poor Through Giving Aiding the Poor Through Investing Aiding the Poor Through Spending We Are to Change the Organizations and Structures of Society We Are to Work With Non-believers to Increase Provision and Reduce Poverty Nehemiah - A Positive Role Model Hope and Help in God\u27s Provision We Can Seek Guidance About Provision From God... We Are Meant to Depend on God for Provision... We Are Meant to Work Diligently and Wisely... God Does Not Promise That Christians Will Escape the Effects of the Fallen World Wealth is No Indication of God\u27s Favor or Blessing The Final Hope Conclusion
Exodus and Work
Get PDFIntroduction to Exodus Israel in Egypt (Exodus 1:1–13:16) The Harshness of the Israelites’ Slave Labor in Egypt (Exodus 1:8-14) The Work of Midwifery and Mothering (Exodus 1:15-2:10) God’s Call to Moses (Exodus 2:11-3:22) God’s Work of Redemption for Israel (Exodus 5:1-6:28) Moses and Aaron Announce God’s Judgment to Pharaoh (Exodus 7:1-12:51) Israel at the Red Sea and on the Way to Sinai (Exodus 13:17-18:27) The Work of Justice Among the People of Israel (Exodus 18:1-27) Israel at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:1-40:38) The Meaning of Law in Exodus (Exodus 19:1-24:18) The Role of the Law for Christians (Exodus 20:1-24:18) Instructions about Work (Exodus 20:1-17 and 21:1-23:9) The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3) “You shall not make for yourself an idol” (Exodus 20:4) “You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the LORD your God” (Exodus 20:7) Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor (Exodus 20:8-11) Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12) “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13) “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14) “You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15) “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” (Exodus 20:16) “You shall not covet … anything that belongs to your neighbor” (Exodus 20:17) Case laws in the Book of the Covenant (Exodus 21:1-23:33) Slavery or indentured servitude (Exodus 21:1-11) Commercial restitution (Exodus 21:18-22:15) Productive opportunities for the poor (Exodus 22:21-27 & 23:10-11) Lending and collateral (Exodus 22:25-27) The Tabernacle (Exodus 25:1-40:38) Conclusions from the Book of Exodu
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Work
Get PDFOverview of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Work Galatians and Work Introduction to Galatians Understanding Life in Christ (Gal 1:6-4:31) Living in Christ (Gal 5:1-6:10) Living in the Spirit (Gal 5:13-23) Working for the Good of Others (Gal 6:1-10) Closing Remarks (Gal 6:11-18) Conclusions (Galatians) Ephesians and Work Introduction to Ephesians God\u27s Grand Plan: A Theological Vision (Eph 1:1-3:21) God\u27s Grand Plan: A Practical Guide (Eph 4:1-6:24) Working Hard for Good and for Giving (Eph 4:28) Mutuality in Working for the Lord (Eph 5:21-6:9) Christian Slaves (Eph 6:6-8) Christian Masters (Eph 6:5-11) Conclusions (Ephesians) Philippians and Work Introduction to Philippians God\u27s Work in Us (Phil 1:1-26) Do Your Work in a Worthy Manner (Phil 1:27-2:11) Following Christ as Ordinary Christians (Phil 2:19- 3:21) Everyday Applications (Phil 4:1-23) Resolving Conflict (Phil 4:2-9) Supporting Each Other in Work (Phil 4:10-11, 15-16) Handling Poverty and Plenty (Phil 4:12-13, 18) Conclusions (Philippians) Key Verses and Themes in Galatians, Ephesians, and Philippian
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