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God and Vocation How Faith Affects All We Do in Life

9. THE POSTURE OF WORK

Work

Works

Good Works

Rest

How Faith Affects All We Do in Life

Creation Fall Redemption

Consummation

2. The Goodness of Work: Serving as Priests and Kings

3. The Goal of Work: Perfecting the Kingdom of God

5. The Futility of Work: Cursed in our Kingship

4. The Idolatry of Work: Betraying our Priesthood

9. The Posture of Work: Recovering our Priesthood

10. The Power of Work: Recovering our Kingship

11. The Presence and Place of Rest: Priests and Kings Now and Not Yet

8. The Redemption of Work: Jesus as Priest and King

1. The Big Picture

7. Midterm Exam

12. How Then Should We Work?

13. Final Discussion and Review

14. Final Exam

6. The Tyranny of Work: Betraying our Kingship

Special lecture: Andy Crouch

Romans 1:1-4 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who came from the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness from the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord…


The gospel of God

concerning His Son

who came from the seed of David

according to the flesh

who was declared the Son of God with power

according to the Spirit of holiness.

from the resurrection from the dead

(Rom 1:1-4)

Heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ (Rom 8)

For all who are led by the Spirit are sons of God (v.14).

We . . . groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for . . .

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh.

But those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit (v.5).

. . . adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies (v. 23).

5 It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6 But there is a place where someone has testified: "What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? 7 You made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor 8 and put everything in subjection under his feet." In putting everything under him, God left nothing that is not subject to him. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.

5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. 6 You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything in subjection under his feet: 7 all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, 8 the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.

Psalm 8:5-7

for a little while

Psalm 8:5-7 Heb 2: 5-11

1 Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1:18-23 2 Cor 3:17-18

Rom 8: 29

Heb 2:5-11 Human kingship progressively realized

for a little while

Already in Jesus!

Not yet in us

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For he "has put everything in subjection under his feet." Now when it says that "everything" has been put in subjection under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything in subjection under him. 28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.


Psalm 8:5-7 Psalm 8:5-7 Heb 2: 5-10

1 Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1:18-23 2 Cor 3:17-18

Rom 8: 29

1 Cor 15:20-28


Psalm 8:5-7 Psalm 8:5-7 Heb 2: 5-10

1 Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1:18-23 2 Cor 3:17-18

Rom 8: 29

18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.

Phil 3:18-21

18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 20 which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come. 22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.


Psalm 8:5-7 Psalm 8:5-7 Heb 2: 5-10

1 Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1:18-23 2 Cor 3:17-18

Rom 8: 29

Eph 1:18-23

17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.


Psalm 8:5-7 Psalm 8:5-7 Heb 2: 5-10

1 Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1:18-23 2 Cor 3:17-18

Rom 8: 29

2 Cor 3:17-18

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Rom 8:28-29


Psalm 8:5-7 Psalm 8:5-7 Heb 2: 5-10

1 Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1:18-23 2 Cor 3:17-18

Rom 8: 29

Romans 1:1-4 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who came from the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness from the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord…


Jesus, the son and image of God

Work

Works

Good Works

Rest



Consummation









1. The Big Picture

7. Midterm Exam



14. Final Exam



Good Works




Redemption

Good Works

Redemption


Heb 2.5 For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. 6 It has been testified somewhere, “What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him? 7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned him with glory and honor, 8 putting everything in subjection under his feet.” Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. 9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

Heb 2.10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, 12 saying, “I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”

CHRIST IS THE KING




Good Works

Redemption




CHRIST IS THE KING CHRIST IS THE PRIEST

Ps 22.22 I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: 23 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him, and stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!




Good Works

Redemption




CHRIST IS THE KING CHRIST IS THE PRIEST

Heb 12.28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.

Heb 13.15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Heb 1.1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.



Good Works

Redemption




The idolatry of work is defeated when we offer the priestly sacrifices of praise and good works to God.


Good Works



Good Works

Redemption 8. The Redemption of Work: Jesus as Priest and King

Exod 19: 5-6 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; 6 and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.

1 Pet 2.9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

PRIESTS WAITING TO BE KINGS

While the Israelites were in the wilderness, they were not only instructed in the building of the tabernacle but also in the offering of sacrifices there. The sacrifices dramatically demonstrated that the God who was a consuming fire on the mountain would consume these animals and not them, despite their sin.

Yet provision was also made for sacrifices of thanksgiving (Lev 7:11-18) and gratitude was the motivation for bringing first-fruits to the altar (Deut 26:1-11). As God’s priests, God’s people offer praise and thanksgiving to their creator (Ps 50:14, 23; 107:22; 116:17). Even apart from the fall such priestly worship is necessary.

Tabernacle / Temple



Good Works

Redemption



Rom 12.1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Phil 4.18 I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.





Good Works

Redemption



Rom 12.1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Phil 4.18 I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.



Eph 5.2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.



Good Works

Redemption



•  But this doesn’t mean that we should neglect “the work of our hands.” We ask God to establish it (Ps 90:17). We offer priestly sacrifices of praise and good works to God.

•  This is not a betrayal of grace. It is a fulfillment of grace.

•  Rather than setting up our works as things to which we bow, we take them in hand and then turn and offer them back to the Father who enabled these things by his Spirit.

•  The idolatry of work is defeated when we seek our deliverance and help from the God who made us rather than from the work of our hands.

Work

Works

Good Works

Rest



Consummation









1. The Big Picture

7. Midterm Exam



14. Final Exam




Good Works


8. The Redemption of Work: Jesus as our Priest and King

Redemption

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