Luke and Work

Introduction to Luke The Kingdom of God Shows Up at Work (Luke 1-5) God at Work (Luke 1, 2 and 4) Jesus Calls People at Work (Luke 5:1-11; 27-32) John the Baptist Teaches Workplace Ethics (Luke 3:8-14) Jesus is Tempted to Abandon Serving God (Luke 4:1-13) Healing in Luke Sabbath and Work (Luke 6:1-11; 13:10-17) The Ethics of Conflict (Luke 6:27-36; 17:3-4) God\u27s Provision (Luke 9:10-17; 12:4-7; 12:22-31) The Shrewd Manager and the Prodigal Son (Luke 16:1-13; 15:11-32) Wealth in Luke Concern for the Wealthy (Luke 6:25; 12:13-21; 18:18-30) Concern for the Poor (Luke 6:17-26; 16:19-31) Generosity: The Secret to Breaking Wealth\u27s Grip (Luke 10:38-42; 14:12-14; 24:13-15) Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) Investing in Jesus\u27 Work (Luke 8:3; 10:7) Power and Leadership in Luke Persistence: The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) Risk: The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27) Humble service (Luke 14:7-11, 22:24-30) Taxing Issues (Luke 19:1-10; 20:20-26) The Passion (Luke 22:47-24:53) Conclusion to Luk

Revelation and Work

Introduction to Revelation The Time of God\u27s Kingdom is Near (Revelation 1) Messages to the Churches (Revelation 2 and 3) The Throne Room of God (Revelation 4 and 5) The Strange Way Forward (Revelation 6-16) A Tale of Two Cities (Revelation 17-22) Applications in Today’s Workplace (Revelation

Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Work

Overview 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

Provision & Wealth Overview

God\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

Colossians & Philimon and Work

Introduction to Colossians and Philemon Background on Colossae and the Colossians God at Work, Jesus at Work (Col 1:15-20) God Worked in Creation, Making Humans Workers in His Image (Col 1:1-14) Jesus, the Image of the Invisible God (Col 1:15-29) I\u27m Doing Alright by Myself (Col 2:1-23) Heavenly Living for Earthly Good: The Shape of our Reorientation (Col 3:1-16) Doing our Work as for the Lord (Col 3:17 & 3:23) Of Slaves and Masters, Ancient and Contemporary (Col 3:18-4:1) Philemon Conclusions to Colossians and Philemon Key Verses and Themes in Colossians and Philemo

John and Work

Introduction 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

Daniel and Work

Introduction to Daniel Is Daniel a Model for Christians Today? The Big Picture of the Book of Daniel Introduction: In Exile at Babylon U. (Daniel 1) Theme A: God will Overthrow Pagan Kingdoms and Replace Them with His Own Kingdom (Daniel 2) Theme B: Sufferings, Yet Rewards, for Faithful Witnesses to God in the Meantime (Daniel 3) Theme C: Humbling and Overthrow of the Pagan King (Daniel 4) Theme C Revisited: Humbling and Overthrow of the Pagan King (Daniel 5) Theme B Revisited: Sufferings, Yet Rewards, for Faithful Witnesses to God in the Meantime (Daniel 6) Theme A Revisited: God will Overthrow Pagan Kingdoms and Replace Them with His Own Kingdom (Dan 7) Conclusion to Daniel Key Verses and Themes in Danie

Truth & Deception Overview

Truthtelling in the Bible Truthtelling is the Norm in the Bible Exceptions to Truthtelling in the Bible Why Truthtelling is Important Authentic Communication Requires Truthtelling Trust and Cooperation Require Truthtelling Human Dignity Requires Truthtelling Truthtelling in the Workplace Financial Statements Must Tell the Truth There May be Exceptions to Truthtelling in the Workplace Puffery/exaggeration White lies Bluffing When Someone Has No Right to the Truth Deception to obtain information you have a right to know Information you have no right to know Social implications of protecting information others have no right to know Conclusions About Truth & Deception Key Biblical Texts on Truth & Deceptio

Ecclesiastes and Work

Introduction to Ecclesiastes Working Under the Sun (Eccl 1:1-11) Work is a Chasing After Wind (Eccl 1:12-6:9) Achievement (Eccl 1:12-18) Pleasure (Eccl 2:1-11) Wisdom (Eccl 2:12-17) Wealth (Eccl 2:18-26) Timing (Eccl 3:1-4:6) Friendship (Eccl 4:7-4:16) Joy (Eccl 5:1-6:9) There is No Way to Find Out What is Good to Do (Eccl 6:10-8:17) There is No Way to Know What Comes Afterwards (Eccl 9:1-11:6) A Poem on Youth and Old Age (Eccl 11:7-12:8) Epilogue of Praise for the Teacher (Eccl 12:9-14) Conclusions to Ecclesiaste

Numbers and Work

Introduction to Numbers God Numbers and Orders the Nation of Israel (Numbers 1:1-2:34) The Levites and the Work of God (Numbers 3-8) Offering God the Products of Human Labor (Numbers 4 and 7) Confession and Restitution (Numbers 5:5-10) Aaron’s Blessing for the People (Numbers 6:22–27) Retirement from Regular Service (Numbers 8:23–26) The Challenge to Moses’ Authority (Numbers 12) When Leadership Leads to Unpopularity (Numbers 13 and 14) Offering God our First Fruits (Numbers 15:20-21; 18:12-18) Reminders of the Covenant (Numbers 15:37-41) Moses’ Unfaithfulness at Meribah (Numbers 20:2-13) When God Speaks Through Unexpected Sources (Numbers 22-24) Land Ownership and Property Rights (Numbers 26-27; 36:1–12) Succession Planning (Numbers 27:12-23) Daily Offering for the People (Numbers 28 and 29) Honoring Commitments (Numbers 30) Civic Planning for Levitical Towns (Numbers 35:1–5) Conclusions about Numbers and Wor