In every period in the life of God’s people in the Old Testament, women were called to step forward, coming to the aid of helpless people. When God determined to give Adam a mate in Genesis 2, he called her ezer knegdo—a helper equal to the man. But that word helper can trip us up if we think of the woman as a kind of assistant or as a plumber’s appren… Read more…
In the New Testament, we find women engaged in all kinds of work, and in many cases their issues are still issues for us today. Reading about women and their work in the Bible shows us how to honor God and find joy in the midst of our work now.
When we turn to the first chapter of the Bible, we watch God "at work" creating our cosm… Read more…
Virtually everyone knows that the people of God are supposed to tell the truth. Even though we recognize there are exceptions—protecting the innocent, guarding national security, and a few others—we remember how Jesus described himself as “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6), and we understand that truth is the way of life God calls us to… Read more…
This Bible study examines the meaning and place of “rest” and “work” in the Bible, providing a relevant roadmap for our everyday lives. Workplace Christians who wonder if the Bible’s Sabbath commandments still apply to us today will find this to be a practical, meditative, and helpful guide.
People thrive when we work and rest in… Read more…
God intends for everyone to thrive economically. He wants us to find provision (supply of what we need) for our daily life. He also desires for us to enjoy the abundance (wealth) of his generosity. However, we live and work in a world where some live extravagantly and have enormous wealth, while many others struggle to scratch out a living, going without eve… Read more…
Primarily using Paul’s letter to Philemon, this topical study looks at the idea of leadership "beyond rank and power." Weighing in at one mighty chapter, Philemon is the shortest book written by Paul and one of the shortest in the entire New Testament. Yet a glimpse at this short epistle begins to show us why it was included—this little work pack… Read more…
Ethics is about knowing and doing what is good or right, and workplace ethics is about knowing and doing what is good or right at work. For the Christian, this means applying the Bible and other resources of the Christian faith to help decide and do what is ethical or moral at work. Three general approaches to ethics have achieved widespread use both in Chri… Read more…
A topical study looking at Economics and Society through various biblical texts and Theology of Work articles. How does Christian faith relate to economic life in ways that can potentially advance a more abundant life for all?
This study brings a biblical perspective to work and economic life within the overarching mission of fullness of l… Read more…
When Christians ask about vocation—or "calling"—we usually mean, "Is God calling me to a particular job, profession or type of work?" This question matters because God is interested in our work. Because he is, it’s sensible to ask what he wants us to do. We see in the Bible that God does indeed call some people to particular work, and t… Read more…
Revelation, at first glance, may not seem to be a place to look for theology about our workplace. But this volume in the Bible and Your Work Study Series does just that, reviewing the chapters, and providing application and case studies with guidance and advice for our working lives.
These Bible studies are part of The Bible and Your Work… Read more…
James is jam-packed with wisdom for Christians who want to truly apply their faith to everyday life. The James volume takes its readers through the whole letter, with a particular focus on this question: How might we apply the wisdom of Scripture to the way we behave in the modern marketplace?
The study addresses questions such as:
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Paul’s letter to the Philippians provides a different sort of answer to the question of where we find strength to do our work. The apostle says that our work is not the result of our own efforts, but of God’s work in—and through—us.
This eight-week study explores a variety of work-related topics for today’s Christian worker, rang… Read more…
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