Bible Study

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Sermon Notes

“How can anyone remain interested in a religion which seems to have no concern with nine-tenths of his life?”

— Dorothy Sayers

1. God Is a Worker – And We Are Made in His Image

• • • • The Bible opens with God working—creating the world (Genesis 1:1–2:2).
      • As God's image bearers, we too are designed for creative, fruitful work.
      • Work is not an afterthought or consequence of sin—it’s part of our identity.

2. God Made a World That Needs Work

• • • • God created a good, but unfinished world—full of potential.
      • Humans are commissioned to “fill the earth and subdue it” (Genesis 1:28).
      • We are called to develop culture, build communities, and steward creation.

3. Work Has Inherent Dignity

• • • • Work existed before the fall—it is not a curse but a gift.
      • All kinds of work (paid, unpaid, creative, routine) matter to God.
      • Meaningful work is vital to human flourishing and reflects God’s character.

Sermon Application

Discussion Questions:

2. Describe your attitude towards your work (whether paid or unpaid, inside or outside the home).  Are you positive? Negative? Motivated? Bored? Delighted? Frustrated?

   Can a hobby be considered work according to Genesis 1-2? Why or why not?

   Is it easy for you to connect your faith to your work? In what ways might knowing God's original design for work from Gen 1-2 help strengthen that connection?

   • Why is work important for human dignity?

Additional Resources

by Timothy Keller

by Vern Poythress

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