A Story About Work (Remastered)

About this episode

Tim explores the biblical perspective on work and its significance as a gift from God.

Theology of Work E1 — Whether we’re young and still discovering our career, or perhaps more seasoned in work but new to following Jesus, integrating our vocation with our discipleship to Jesus is challenging. Why? Because the modern American story about work is very different from the Bible’s. In this message, Tim explores Genesis 1-3 to show how work is not a curse, but actually one of the greatest gifts God has given to humans. Tim gave this message at Door of Hope Church in Portland, Ore., on February 17, 2013.

People in this episode

Host: Tim

Topics covered

• theology of work
• vocation
• discipleship
• Genesis 1-3
• Christianity

Keywords

• work
• curse
• gift
• modern American story

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible

Places: Portland, Ore.

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