The world is judged and harassed and the church prophecies and sacrifices. Then Jesus returns.

History is the story of suffering. Who can stand? By God's power, the church will be the last one standing. 

What does John see when he peaks into the heavenly realm? He sees the tremendous, matchless worth of God and of Christ.

The all-seeing and all-knowing Jesus has a word for his people. It is a word of correction, judgement and reproof, but also - a word of invitation to more.

Revelation one sets the frame for the rest of the book. If we pay attention to the images and symbols and phrases of John's vision, we will get the rest of the book right.

Jesus worked hard. He balanced his work with deep rest. We need a vision for rest just as much as a vision for our work.

For work to be meaningful, we must find value in it. The New Testament teaches that there is great value even in menial work. 

Jesus cares just as much about loving our neighbor as he does about loving God. How can we bring a vision for loving our neighbor into our work, and how does that play out? Paul's message to bondservants and masters helps us love our neighbor in our work.

As image bearers of God, we have the unique ability to release creativity in order to bless the world. And even though sin has contorted our image-bearing capacity, Jesus can redeem it.

The shema is one of the hallmark phrases in Hebrew culture.  Did you know it has everything to do with your job?  In our first week of Work & Faith, Pastor Joey starts by showing us that God is worth all our lives, which includes our work.