Does my job matter to God?
Your work isn't just about a paycheck - it's ministry. Discover how your daily work glorifies God.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
The Priests Begin Their Ministry
On the eighth day after ordination, Aaron and his sons began their ministry with offerings for themselves and the people. God's glory appeared, and fire from the LORD consumed the sacrifice—a dramat...
The Temptation of Jesus and Beginning of Ministry
Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness where He faces Satan's temptations and overcomes each with Scripture. He then begins His public ministry in Galilee, calling His first disciples.
Temptation and the Beginning of Jesus' Ministry
Jesus faces Satan's temptations in the wilderness for forty days and emerges victorious. He returns to Galilee, teaches in the synagogue at Nazareth—declaring the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy—...
The Seven Chosen and Stephen's Ministry
A dispute arises about food distribution to widows, leading to the appointment of seven Spirit-filled men to serve tables. This frees the apostles for prayer and the word. Stephen, full of grace and p...
Corinth: Ministry in a Difficult City
Paul plants the Corinthian church during an 18-month stay. He works as a tentmaker, receives divine encouragement through a vision, and establishes a thriving church in a notoriously immoral city.
The Ministry of Reconciliation
We long for our heavenly dwelling. Whether in the body or away, we aim to please Christ before His judgment seat. In Christ, we are new creations. God gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
Paul's Ministry Among Them
Paul recalls his ministry in Thessalonica—bold despite opposition, gentle like a nursing mother, encouraging like a father. He thanks God that they received his message as God's word.
Peter Reports to Jerusalem
Peter defends his ministry to Gentiles before the Jerusalem church, and the gospel spreads to Antioch where believers are first called Christians. God's boundary-breaking work continues.
The Ordination of Aaron and His Sons
Leviticus 8 records the solemn ordination ceremony of Aaron and his sons as priests. Through washing, clothing, anointing, and sacrifice, God consecrated His servants for sacred ministry—a process t...
The Beginning of the Gospel
Mark opens with John the Baptist preparing the way, Jesus' baptism and temptation, and the launch of His Galilean ministry. Jesus calls His first disciples, teaches with authority, casts out demons, h...
Riot in Ephesus
Paul's extended ministry in Ephesus sees extraordinary miracles and spiritual breakthrough. The burning of occult books and the silversmiths' riot show the gospel's disruptive power.
Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders
Paul travels through Macedonia and Greece, raises Eutychus from death, and delivers a moving farewell to the Ephesian elders at Miletus. His words model pastoral care and faithful ministry.
Open Hearts
Paul urges them not to receive God's grace in vain. He catalogues his sufferings as evidence of genuine ministry. He pleads for them to open their hearts as he has opened his to them.
Conflict, Calling, and the Unforgivable Sin
Jesus heals on the Sabbath despite Pharisees' hostility, withdraws to the sea where crowds follow, appoints the twelve apostles, and warns about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit when accused of casti...
Calling the First Disciples
Jesus calls His first disciples by the Sea of Galilee after a miraculous catch of fish. He heals a leper and a paralytic, demonstrating authority over sickness and sin. When questioned about fasting, ...
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