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Work and vocation

Questions About Work & Calling

What is my purpose in life? You were created on purpose, for a purpose. Discover God's design for your unique life and calling. 16 studies Does my job matter to God? Your work isn't just about a paycheck - it's ministry. Discover how your daily work glorifies God. 14 studies What is my spiritual calling? God has a unique calling for you. Discover how to identify your gifts and find your place in His Kingdom. 27 studies

Bible Studies on Work & Calling

The Garden and God's Design

God intimately forms humanity, establishes work as a blessing, creates the institution of marriage, and places Adam in Eden with purpose and boundarie...

Skilled Craftsmen and the Sabbath

God appoints Bezalel and Oholiab to lead the construction of the tabernacle, filling them with His Spirit for artistic work. The chapter concludes wit...

Unless the LORD Builds the House

Psalm 127 teaches that all human labor is futile without God's blessing—whether building houses, guarding cities, or raising children.

2 Thessalonians 3 85%

Warning Against Idleness

Paul requests prayer, expresses confidence in the church, and firmly addresses those living in idleness, commanding believers to work diligently while...

David Anointed King

Samuel is sent to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse's sons. After passing over the impressive older brothers, God reveals that David—the youngest, te...

2 Timothy 2 80%

A Good Soldier of Christ

Paul calls Timothy to be strong in grace, to entrust the gospel to faithful people, and to endure hardship as a soldier, athlete, and farmer—while h...

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...

Jethro's Visit and Advice

Exodus 18 records the visit of Moses' father-in-law Jethro, who brings Moses' family, praises God for Israel's deliverance, and gives Moses crucial ad...

Sabbath and Offerings for the Tabernacle

Moses assembles all Israel to reaffirm the Sabbath command and to invite freewill offerings for the tabernacle. The people respond with overwhelming g...

Breakfast With Jesus and Peter Restored

The risen Jesus appears to seven disciples fishing on the Sea of Galilee, providing a miraculous catch and breakfast on the shore. He restores Peter w...

1 Corinthians 9 75%

Paul's Rights as an Apostle

Paul defends his apostleship and right to financial support, yet he renounces these rights for the gospel's sake. He becomes all things to all people ...

Proverbs 31 72%

The Noble Woman

Proverbs 31 contains advice from King Lemuel's mother about leadership and ends with a beautiful acrostic poem celebrating the noble woman of characte...

Isaiah's Vision and Commission

In the year King Uzziah died, Isaiah sees the Lord in breathtaking majesty. Overwhelmed by his own sinfulness, he is cleansed by a burning coal and co...

The Burning Bush

Exodus 3 recounts God's dramatic appearance to Moses at the burning bush, the revelation of the divine name "I AM," and Moses' commission to lead Isra...

Leviticus 8 68%

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 consecra...

Solomon's Palace and Temple Furnishings

Solomon builds his palace complex over thirteen years, then equips the temple with magnificent bronze and gold furnishings. Hiram the craftsman create...

Joseph Rises to Power

Genesis 41 describes Joseph's dramatic rise from prison to prime minister through his interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams, demonstrating that God's tim...

Signs for Moses

Exodus 4 continues Moses' objections and God's patient provision of signs, Aaron as spokesperson, and Moses' return to Egypt, including a mysterious e...

Setting Up the Lamps and Consecrating the Levites

Numbers 8 details the arrangement of the lampstand and the purification and dedication of the Levites for tabernacle service, establishing their role ...

Duties and Support of Priests and Levites

Numbers 18 defines the distinct responsibilities of priests and Levites, establishes their support through offerings and tithes, and explains why they...

1 Chronicles 4 65%

The Descendants of Judah and Simeon

This chapter continues Judah's genealogy with the notable prayer of Jabez, then lists Simeon's descendants and their territorial expansion, showing ho...

1 Chronicles 9 65%

Those Who Returned: Jerusalem's Post-Exilic Community

This chapter lists the families who returned from Babylonian exile and resettled in Jerusalem, with particular attention to the priests, Levites, and ...

1 Chronicles 22 65%

David's Temple Preparations and Charge to Solomon

This chapter records David's declaration of the temple site, his massive accumulation of materials for construction, his charge to Solomon to build th...

Go to the Ant, O Sluggard

Proverbs 6 warns against foolish financial decisions, laziness, troublemakers, and adultery, while listing the seven things the LORD hates.

Proverbs 12 65%

The Righteous Care for Their Animals

Proverbs 12 addresses loving discipline, diligent work, careful speech, and even care for animals as marks of wisdom.

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 mod...

Unity and Paul's Mission

The strong must bear with the weak, as Christ did for us. Paul explains his mission to the Gentiles and his plans to visit Rome on his way to Spain. H...

Ephesians 4 65%

Walking Worthy of Your Calling

Paul urges believers to live out their calling in unity, describes the gifts Christ gives to the church, and contrasts the old self with the new life ...

Aaron's Staff That Budded

Numbers 17 records God's definitive confirmation of Aaron's priesthood through the miraculous budding of his staff, ending disputes about who may serv...

Colossians 3 63%

Put On the New Self

Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above. Put to death earthly vices and put on compassion, kindness, and above all, lo...

Leviticus 21 62%

Rules for Priests

Leviticus 21 establishes special regulations for priests, who were held to higher standards than ordinary Israelites. Because they served in God's pre...

Preparations for the Temple

Solomon makes an alliance with King Hiram of Tyre for cedar and cypress timber. In exchange for wheat and oil, Hiram provides materials and skilled wo...

1 Chronicles 6 62%

The Tribe of Levi: Priests and Levites

This extensive chapter details the genealogy of Levi, tracing the high priestly line from Aaron to the exile, listing the temple musicians David appoi...

Blessed Is Everyone Who Fears the LORD

Psalm 128 paints a portrait of the blessed family: husband, wife, and children flourishing together in the fear of the LORD.

Proverbs 20 60%

Wine Is a Mocker

Proverbs 20 addresses alcohol, laziness, honesty in speech and business, and the king's role in maintaining justice.

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 ...

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