Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: Wise Up
Sermon Title: Work
BREAK THE ICE:
Why do you and I work? What’s the purpose of work?
Transition: Let’s look at WORK more closely today . . . as we continue our series WISE UP
Top three Reasons people replied “why do I work”, in a survey . . .
- For money
- To leverage my time
- Add value to others
DIG IN:
Transition: Let’s look at Proverbs 14:23
What does Solomon say about work?
Truth is . . .
A. All work is good work
Read Ecclesiastes 2:24
According to this verse what is from God’s hand?
Truth – When we work we participate in the provision of God
B. All work is God’s work
God works through individuals working with their hearts, hands, and minds!
The purpose of work – is to glorify God!
Read 1 Corinthians 10:31
What is the command in this scripture?
Read Colossians 3:23
What does work from the heart look like according to this verse?
Transition: So we have seen that all work is good work, all work is God’s work, because the
purpose of work is to glorify God!
Four Spiritual Implications:
- We give our very best
- We treat people from a Biblical perspective
- Honest with our time
- We give honor and glory back to God
Four Warnings about Work:
1. Don’t let praise go to your head!
Read Jeremiah 9:23-24 . . . Where should all praise and boasting go?
2. Don’t let failure go to your heart!
3. Don’t forget the purpose of work!
4. Don’t make work your identity!
Transition:
Summation of the Lesson:
Work is God’s plan for you and me, we were ordained for such. All work is good work, and we work for God.
Also, our works are to glorify God!
Let’s Read Ephesians 2:8-10
Verse 10 focuses on what?
BRING IT HOME:
What was your one compelling take-a-way today?
Personal Application:
Where do you need to grow today?
Your homework assignment:
Which of the four warnings is sensitive to the touch for you?
Let’s Pray