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2012

Biblical Studies

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Exodus And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Bob Stallman Dec 2012

Exodus And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Bob Stallman

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Exodus
  2. Israel in Egypt (Exodus 1:1–13:16)
    • The Harshness of the Israelites’ Slave Labor in Egypt (Exodus 1:8-14)
    • The Work of Midwifery and Mothering (Exodus 1:15-2:10)
    • God’s Call to Moses (Exodus 2:11-3:22)
    • God’s Work of Redemption for Israel (Exodus 5:1-6:28)
    • Moses and Aaron Announce God’s Judgment to Pharaoh (Exodus 7:1-12:51)
  3. Israel at the Red Sea and on the Way to Sinai (Exodus 13:17-18:27)
    • The Work of Justice Among the People of Israel (Exodus 18:1-27)
  4. Israel at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:1-40:38)
    • The Meaning of Law in Exodus (Exodus 19:1-24:18)
    • The Role of the Law for Christians (Exodus 20:1-24:18)
    • Instructions about …

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Truth & Deception Overview, Theology Of Work Project, Scott Rae Oct 2012

Truth & Deception Overview, Theology Of Work Project, Scott Rae

Theology of Work Project

  1. Truthtelling in the Bible
    • Truthtelling is the Norm in the Bible
    • Exceptions to Truthtelling in the Bible
  2. Why Truthtelling is Important
    • Authentic Communication Requires Truthtelling
    • Trust and Cooperation Require Truthtelling
    • Human Dignity Requires Truthtelling
  3. Truthtelling in the Workplace
    • Financial Statements Must Tell the Truth
    • There May be Exceptions to Truthtelling in the Workplace
      • Puffery/exaggeration
      • White lies
      • Bluffing
    • When Someone Has No Right to the Truth
      • Deception to obtain information you have a right to know
      • Information you have no right to know
      • Social implications of protecting information others have no right to know
  4. Conclusions About Truth & Deception
  5. Key Biblical …

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The Twelve Prophets And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Tim Meadowcroft, William Messenger Aug 2012

The Twelve Prophets And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Tim Meadowcroft, William Messenger

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to the Twelve Prophets
  2. Historical Backdrop of the Twelve Prophets
  3. Faith and Work Before the Exile—Hosea, Amos, Obadiah, Joel, Micah
    • God Demands Change (Hosea 1:1-9, Micah 2:1-5)
    • God Makes Change Possible (Hosea 14:1-9, Amos 9:11-15, Micah 4:1-5, Obadiah 21)
    • Unjust Work (Micah 1:1-7; 3:1-2; 5:10-15)
    • Working Unjustly (Hosea 4:1-10; Joel 2:28-29)
    • Individuals’ and Communities’ Work are Interdependent (Amos 8:1-6, Micah 6:1-16)
    • Work and Worship (Micah 6:6-8; Amos 5:21-24; Hosea 4:1-10)
    • Apathy Due to Wealth (Amos 3:9-15, 6:1-7)
  4. Faith and Work During the Exile—Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah
    • God’s Punishing Hand at Work (Nahum 1:1-12; Habakkuk 3:1-19; Zephaniah 1:1-13)
    • Idolatrous Work (Habakkuk …

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Acts And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Aaron Kuecker Aug 2012

Acts And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Aaron Kuecker

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Acts
  2. The Beginning of God's New World (Acts 1-4)
    • A Community with a Mission (Act 1:6)
    • An Orienting Vocation for the Kingdom of God (Acts 1:8)
    • An Orienting Identity as God's Kingdom Witnesses in Daily Life (Acts 2:1-41)
    • An Orienting Community that Practices the Ways of God's Kingdom (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-38)
      • The Economics of Radical Generosity (Acts 2:45; 4:34-35)
      • The Holy Spirit Empowers Radical Generosity With Every Kind of Resource (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-38)
      • A Just Community Is a Witness to the World (Acts 2:47; 6:7)
  3. A Clash of Kingdoms: Community and Power (Acts 5-7)
    • Ananias and Sapphira: A …

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Proverbs And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Bruce Waltke, Alice Matthews Jun 2012

Proverbs And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Bruce Waltke, Alice Matthews

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Proverbs
  2. About the Book of Proverbs
  3. What Do the Proverbs Have to Do With Work?
    • The Valiant Woman (Proverbs 31:10-31)
  4. The Wise Worker is Trustworthy (Proverbs)
    • A Trustworthy Worker is Faithful to His or Her Fiduciary Responsibilities (Proverbs)
    • A Trustworthy Worker is Honest (Proverbs)
  5. The Wise Worker is Diligent (Proverbs)
    • A Diligent Worker is Hard-working (Proverbs)
    • A Diligent Worker Plans for the Long Term (Proverbs)
    • A Diligent Worker Contributes to the Profitability of the Enterprise (Proverbs)
    • A Diligent Worker Can Smile at the Future (Proverbs)
  6. The Wise Worker is Shrewd (Proverbs)
  7. The Wise Worker is Generous (Proverbs)
  8. The …

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Hebrews And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Jon C. Laansma May 2012

Hebrews And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Jon C. Laansma

Theology of Work Project

  1. Introduction to Hebrews
  2. Christ Created & Sustains the World (Hebrews 1:1-2:8)
  3. The Creation has Become Subject to Evil (Hebrews 2:14-3:6)
  4. Life in the Wilderness: Journey to the New World (Hebrews 3:7-4:16)
  5. Our Great High Priest (Hebrews 5:1-10:18)
    • Christ's Sacrifice Makes Possible Our Service (Hebrews 5:1-7:28)
    • Christ's Intercession Empowers Our Life and Work (Hebrews 7:1-10:18)
  6. Realizing the Faith (Hebrews 10:19-11:40)
  7. Enduring Hardship, Pursuing Peace (Hebrews 12:1-16)
  8. Shaking Things Up (Hebrews 12:18-29)
  9. Hospitality (Hebrews 13:1-3)
  10. Money Matters (Hebrews 13:5-6)
  11. Working Outside the Camp (Hebrews 13:11-25)
  12. Conclusion to Hebrews

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