William Messenger
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God intends for everyone to thrive economically. He wants us to find provision (supply of what we need) for our daily life. He also desires for us to enjoy the abundance (wealth) of his generosity. However, we live and work in a world where some live extravagantly and have enormous wealth, while many others struggle to scratch out a living, going without even the basic necessities. Questions and concerns about God's role in our provision and wealth...
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Paul's letter to the Philippians provides a different sort of answer to the question of where we find strength to do our work. The apostle says that our work is not the result of our own efforts, but of God's work in and through us. This eight-week study explores a variety of work-related topics for today's Christian worker, ranging from attitude, ambition, and conflict, to service, provision, and the source of our energy. Each chapter includes three...
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Studying Proverbs is a lifelong endeavor, one that requires using its sayings and teachings as touchstones as we slowly develop virtue, character, and an awe of God. This study will work through the book of Proverbs topically, as readers study qualities and characteristics of the Wise Worker such as trustworthiness, diligence, shrewdness, generosity, justice, sound speech, and modesty. Within each chapter are three lessons each designed for a 30-minute...
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Luke's Gospel is the story of how Christ the King established his Kingdom during his time on earth. But what does that mean for his followers in today's workplace? This eight-week study explores a variety of work-related topics of God's Kingdom from the Gospel of Luke, ranging from wealth, power, and conflict, to leadership, ethics, and provision. Each chapter includes three 30-minute practical lessons, complete with Scripture references and thought-provoking...
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While every book of the Bible will contribute something to our understanding of work, Genesis proves to be the fountain from which the Bible's theology of work flows. Great for group or individual use, at home or at work on your lunch break, this particular study delves into what the story of Creation has to say about faith and work.
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James is jam-packed with wisdom for Christians who want to truly apply their faith to everyday life. James takes its readers through the whole letter, with a particular focus on this question: How might we apply the wisdom of Scripture to the way we behave in the modern marketplace? Twenty-four short studies, grouped into eight weeks or chapters, are perfectly suited to a workplace lunch-hour study group, a church group of workers interested in how...
