Sermon Description:
In the ancient near eastern world, humans were universally conceived as being made by the gods to be slaves. Made from-the-mud servants, with little to no value. But in the story of creation in the first book of the Bible (Genesis) we see a dramatically different story. God creates humans not as slaves, but as co-laborers, stamped indelibly with God’s image, and given purpose and dignity. And they’re given good work to do by God Himself - work to bring order out of chaos, bring good potential to bear, and even infuse meaning into the mundane. In a world and culture that often looks to work to provide ultimate meaning, here is a crucial corrective. Work is a way for us to connect with God, as His image bearers, to bring His kingdom to earth (little by little!) every day.
SPEAKERS:
Jay Kim (Saratoga), David Tieche (South Hills)
Bible Passages):
Genesis 1:1, 17-19, 26-27, Colossians 3:23
Work Hard, Rest Easy - Week 1