TOW Bible Commentary
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God Creates and Equips People to Work (Genesis 1:26-2:25)
Bible Commentary
Genesis 1 and 2 develops human work in five specific categories: dominion, relationships, fruitfulness/growth, provision, and limits.
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Go and Make Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20)
Bible Commentary
This passage is often referred to as the Great Commission, and Christians tend to focus on its evangelistic aspect. But the commission is...
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The Shrewd Manager and the Prodigal Son (Luke 16:1-13; 15:11-32)
Bible Commentary
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1-13) The key to security about the things we need is not anxious earning and saving, but...
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2 Timothy: Encouragement for a Faithful Worker
Bible Commentary
The letter of 2 Timothy, like 1 Timothy, is addressed from the Apostle Paul to his younger co-worker and is perhaps the last written letter...
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God’s Work of Redemption for Israel (Exodus 5:1-6:28)
Bible Commentary
In the book of Exodus, God is the essential worker. The nature and intent of that divine work set the agenda for Moses’ work and through...
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Abraham and Sarah’s Hospitality (Genesis 18:1-15)
Bible Commentary
The story of Abraham and Sarah’s generous hospitality to three visitors who came to them by the oaks of Mamre is told in Genesis 18....
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The Theology of Work Bible Commentary
Bible Commentary
The Theology of Work Bible Commentary explores what the Bible says about faith and work, book by book through the Bible. This robust...
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Go and Make Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20)
Bible Commentary
This passage is often referred to as the Great Commission, and Christians tend to focus on its evangelistic aspect. But the commission is...
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Jesus’ Death and Resurrection (Matthew 27-28)
Bible Commentary
More than any other Gospel writer, Matthew emphasizes the earth-shattering implications of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and...
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Parable of the Tenants (Matthew 21:33-41)
Bible Commentary
The parable immediately following the parable of the wicked tenants (Matt. 21:33-41) takes place in a workplace, namely, a...
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Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)
Bible Commentary
The parable of the two sons (Matt. 21:28-32) is about two brothers whose father tells them to go work in his vineyard. One tells his father...
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Elisha’s Restoration of a City’s Irrigation System (2 Kings 2:19-22)
Bible Commentary
Elisha’s first major act is to cleanse the polluted well of the city of Jericho. The chief concern in the passage is agricultural...
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The Time of Difficulty Is Now (2 Timothy 3:1–9)
Bible Commentary
The fourth and final chapter of 2 Timothy consists mainly of Paul’s charge to Timothy, Paul’s reflections on his life, and specific...
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Guard the Tongue (2 Timothy 2:14–26)
Bible Commentary
In the next section, Paul counsels Timothy with a number of exhortations that could directly apply to the workplace. Paul repeatedly warns...
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Cultures Can Persist for Generations (2 Timothy 1:1–2:13; 3:10–17)
Bible Commentary
One of the striking features of 2 Timothy is the theme of generational faithfulness. Toward the beginning of the letter Paul reminds Timothy...
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Listening, Taking Action, and Avoiding Anger (James 1:19–21)
Bible Commentary
James continues his practical guidance with words about listening. Christians need to listen well both to people (James 1:19) and to God...
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Perseverance, Wisdom, and Spiritual Growth (James 1:1–3)
Bible Commentary
James begins by emphasizing the deep connection between daily life and spiritual growth. Specifically, God uses the difficulties and...
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The Kingdom of God is Near (Revelation 1)
Bible Commentary
Before the book of Revelation is even a few verses old, John says something that might seem to undercut a robust theology of work: “The...
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Work as Worship
Video
Pastors, missionaries and evangelists have a call from God. What about you? Can you work in a factory, office, school, store and have a call...
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The Problem of Work, Andy Mills (Podcast)
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This is the first talk of Andy Mills' five-part series on faith and work. Andy Mills is the former CEO of the Thomson Financial...
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30+ Examples of Faith and Work Initiatives in Churches
Case
Churches who want to help people integrate faith and work have a lot of options to choose from. The Theology of Work Project has...
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Economic Development
Article
Churches can make a direct impact in their communities through economic development programs such as this one. Community Economic...
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Resource Centers
Article
For individuals or churches looking for help exploring the intersection of faith and work, here are some additional resources. Faith and...
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Workshops
Article
There are many programs that help Christians understand their calling to work outside of the church. Here are some examples of...
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Pastoring for Success in Work
Article
People need as much guidance and encouragement in their jobs as they do in their personal lives. Pastors who value the work that...
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Ways to Bring Work into the Sunday Service
Article
What if church on Sunday made Christians excited to go back to work on Monday? When Christians see their work lives reflected in the...
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Ideas for Small Groups
Article
Small groups are some of the best places for Christians to find support in their faith and work. From work-themed small groups to study...
