Work – a Bible study

The purpose of this Bible study is:

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To hear what the Bible has to say about work

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To develop a Christian view of work; and

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To help each other to become more Christian in our work

Points to consider

1. Why do we work?2. Is God concerned about our work?3. Which of the following are work and which are not? Why?

Cleaning the bathroomReadingCounsellingWatching TVPrayingSleepingWashing dishesStamp collectingGardening

4. Are there any jobs more important than others?5. Are there any jobs more ‘spiritual’ than others?

VersesQuestionNotes

Genesis 2:2Psalm 8:3-6Psalm 90:16,7Does God work?Genesis 1: 27-28What does imaging Godinvolve?Genesis 2:15Is work a result of the fall?Genesis 3:17-19What effect did the fallhave upon work?Exodus 20:9Has the fall removed theprivilege of work?Isaiah 28:23-26What help can we expectfrom God in our work?Proverbs 6:62 Thess 3:10Is it sinful to beunemployed?Proverbs 31:10-31Is there any jobs that aman/ woman can do that a woman/ man cannotRev 14:13Is 65:22-25 Will we work on the new earth? Will there be any jobs we won’t need on thenew earth?