Work
Sep 2022 -
"Imagine a World..."
March 5, 2023 • Tony Shen • Micah 6:8
Micah 6:8 | Work, Part 6 | 3/5/2023 | Pastor Tony Shen. Imagine a world in which we never had to deal with ethical problems at work. Is it possible? Not this side of heaven. But how do we deal with ethical challenges in business in the meantime, in today's world? What should our attitude and response be when we witness, or even participate in, sinful behavior and unjust systems? The prophet Micah preached and prophesied against unethical business practices in his day, and the word given to him by the LORD still instructs us today.
Gettin’ Motivated
February 5, 2023 • Tony Shen • 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:1
1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 | Work, Part 5 | 2/5/2023 | Pastor Tony Shen. In part five of our study on Work, Pastor Shen explores three godly motives for our work and how we can imitate God in our work for His’ glory, for others’ good, and our own joy.
The Utility, Not Futility, of Work
December 4, 2022 • Tony Shen • Ecclesiastes
Selections from Ecclesiastes | Work, Part 4 | 12/4/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Is work pointless? For that matter, is life pointless? If not, then what gives life and work meaning? We turn to the book of Ecclesiastes to gain insight from God's word.
Live to Work? Work to Live?
November 13, 2022 • Tony Shen • Luke 18:18–30, 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13, Colossians 3:22—4:1, Ephesians 6:5–9
Lk 18:18-30, 2 Thes 3:6-13, Col 3:22-4:1, Eph 6:5-9 | Work, Part 3 | 11/13/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Work is very important in our society and our lives. Is it too important to us? Alternatively, maybe work is something we barely tolerate and consequently slack off on. How does God help us how to understand how to avoid both errors?
Vocation: God Is Calling
October 2, 2022 • Tony Shen • Exodus 31, Exodus 35—38
Exodus 31, 35-38 | Work, Part 2 | 10/2/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. We often think of "vocation" as "occupation," "job," or "career"; like "vocational education." But the original and theological meaning of vocation comes from the Latin word "to call." It is a calling. How can we understand God's calling? We explore examples from the building of the tabernacle to help us learn.
God's Work, and Ours
September 4, 2022 • Tony Shen • Genesis 1—3
Genesis 1-3 | 9/4/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. On this Labor Day weekend, we consider work. In what ways do we think about it, ordinarily? How did God work to create the heavens and the earth and humankind? How did He make us to work? How does sin affect our work? How is the gospel of Jesus Christ the solution to our work troubles?