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Gospel of John: Believe 

The Good Life: Work 

John 10

August Sermons: The Good Life

The Good Door - Aug 3

The Good Shepherd - Aug 10

The Good Life - Aug 17, 24, 31

**Goal: Memorize Psalm 23 as a church

Biblical Theology of Work

• Genesis 1-3; 11 
• Proverbs; Wisdom Literature
• Ephesians 2:8-10
• 2 Thessalonians 3:8-10
• Revelation 22:3

The Destroyers of Work

• Gambling & Greed (Prov. 13:11; 16:8)
• Built on Lies and Traps 
• Isolates from relationships
• Hinders work; promotes short cuts
• Makes deeper issues worse
• Systemic and Societal concerns
• Conscience (*Word, Spirit, Church)
• Artificial Intelligence & Apathy (Rom. 12:11-12)
• Workaholism & Bad Theology (Col. 3:23-24)

The Good Life: Work

• The Glory of God
• Reflects God’s Character & Plans
• Worship and Stewardship
• The Good of Others
• Service and Generosity
• Production…but also Wisdom & Prayer
• My Joy (*1 Thess 5:16-18)
• Purpose and Growth

Response

*What is threatening to “kill, steal, and destroy” my life?

*Where is my hope found?

Romans 12:11-12

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.