Search results for: "gifts" (33)

Calling and Giftedness (Audio)

Audio

Could giftedness be one of the key ways to discern your calling? In this interview with the Theology of Work Project,...

Huldah: a Prophet and Teacher (2 Kings 22)

Article

One of the most important but sometimes under-valued professions is that of teacher. We may prosper or fail, depending...

Investing in Jesus’ Work (Luke 8:3; 10:7)

Bible Commentary

The parable of the shrewd manager teaches the importance of using money wisely.

Past Success Doesn’t Ensure the Future - Gideon’s Ambivalent Leadership (Judges 6:12 – 8:35)

Bible Commentary

Gideon is a prime example of the paradoxical character of Israel’s judges and the ambivalent lessons they offer...

Work as Members of One Another (Romans 12:4–8)

Bible Commentary

The more we walk in newness of life, the more we depend on one another's work.

The Tabernacle (Exodus 25:1-40:38)

Bible Commentary

The work of building the tabernacle may seem to lie outside the scope of the Theology of Work Project because of its...

The Work of Justice among the People of Israel (Exodus 18:1-27)

Bible Commentary

While on the journey from Egypt to Sinai, Moses reconnected with his father-in-law Jethro. This former outsider to the...

Jonah’s Call and Response (Jonah 1:1-17)

Bible Commentary

As is typical with Twelve Prophets, the Book of Jonah begins with a call from God to the prophet (Jon. 1:1-2). Unlike...

Your Skills and Gifts

Article

The second consideration is your skills and gifts. The Bible says that God gives people gifts for accomplishing the work...

Spiritual Gifts in Community (1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40)

Bible Commentary

The use of what have come to be called “spiritual gifts” (12:1) seems to have caused much contention in the church...

The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

Bible Commentary

One of Jesus’ most significant parables regarding work is set in the context of investments (Matt. 25:14-30). A rich...

Best of Daily Reflections: Breakfast With Jesus

Daily Reflection

All of these are gifts from Christ, and he asks us to bring them to him.