The document outlines God's plan for work, referencing biblical passages that emphasize the purpose and importance of work in relation to provision, blessing others, and enjoyment. It highlights God's pattern of excellence in work and the necessity of rest. Ultimately, the document states that working within God's plan brings glory to Him.

1. WORK:

2. WORK:
God’s Plan …
• God’s plan from the beginning…

3. WORK:
“… on the seventh day He rested
from all of His work.”
- Genesis 2:2 (NIV)

4. WORK:
“The Lord God took the man and
put him in the Garden of Eden to
work it and take care of it.”
- Genesis 2:15 (NIV)

5. WORK:
“For we are God’s handiwork,
created in Christ Jesus to do good
works, which God prepared in
advance for us to do.”
- Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

6. WORK:
God’s Plan …
• God’s plan from the beginning…
• God’s plan for our provision…

7. WORK:
“Those who work their land will
have abundant food, but those who
chase fantasies will have their fill
of poverty.”
- Proverbs 28:19 (NIV)

8. WORK:
“…We were not idle when we were
with you, nor did we eat anyone’s
food without paying for it…”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7-8 (NIV)

9. WORK:
“…On the contrary, we worked night
and day, laboring and toiling so that
we would not be a burden
to any of you.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7-8 (NIV)

10. WORK:
God’s Plan …
• God’s plan from the beginning…
• God’s plan for our provision…
• God’s plan to bless others…

11. WORK:
“Anyone who has been stealing
must steal no longer, but must
work, doing something useful with
their own hands…”
- Ephesians 4:28 (NIV)

12. WORK:
“…that they may have something to
share with those in need.”
- Ephesians 4:28 (NIV)

13. WORK:
“In everything I did, I showed you
that by this kind of hard work we
must help the weak…”
- Acts 20:35 (NIV)

14. WORK:
“…remembering the words the Lord
Jesus himself said: ‘It is more
blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
- Acts 20:35 (NIV)

15. WORK:
God’s Plan …
• God’s plan from the beginning…
• God’s plan for our provision…
• God’s plan to bless others…
• God’s plan for our enjoyment…

16. WORK:
“So I saw that there is nothing
better for a person than to enjoy
their work, because that is
their lot.”
- Ecclesiastes 3:22 (NIV)

17. WORK:
“Whatever you do, work at it with
all your heart, as working for the
Lord, not for human masters...”
- Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)

18. WORK:
“…since you know that you will
receive an inheritance from the
Lord as a reward. It is the Lord
Christ you are serving.”
- Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)

19. WORK:
God’s Pattern …
• God’s pattern is excellence…

20. Excellence in the tabernacle…
Exodus
• 26:1 – curtains = skilled worker
• 28:3 – garments = skilled workers
• 28:6 – ephod = skilled hands
• 28:15 – breast piece = skilled hands
• 35:35 – engravers, designers, weavers,
embroiderers = skilled workers

21. WORK:
“…the fire will test the quality of
each person’s work.”
- 1 Corinthians 3:13 (NIV)

22. WORK:
“Whatever you do, work at it with
all your heart…”
- Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

23. WORK:
God’s Pattern …
• God’s pattern is excellence…
• God’s pattern includes rest…

24. WORK:
“…we worship our work,
work at our play,
and play in our worship.”
- Leland Ryken (Redeeming the Time)

25. WORK:
“There are six days when you may
work, but the seventh day is a day
of sabbath rest…You are not to do
any work…”
- Leviticus 23:3 (NIV)

26. WORK:
“Jesus often withdrew to lonely
places and prayed…”
- Luke 5:16 (NIV)

27. WORK:
When we work within
God’s plan and pattern,
we bring glory to Him!

28. WORK:
“I have brought you glory on earth
by finishing the work you gave me
to do.”
- John 17:4 (NIV)

29. WORK:
When we work within
God’s plan and pattern,
we bring glory to Him!