1. Christ Complete Becoming in Becoming Christ in Complete 2014 OIF Spring Sermon Series “Christ in Our Work Life” Colossians 3:22-4:1

2. Christ Complete Becoming in Colossians 3:22-4:1 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. 4 :1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

3. Christ Complete Becoming in Position: Work and Human Dignity 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. 4 :1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

4. Christ Complete Becoming in Position: Work and Human Dignity Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. (Col. 3:25) God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved (Col. 3:12) Since as members of one body you were called to peace. (Col. 3:15) Human value is God given to all but renewed in Christ as the precious children of the Almighty God!

5. Christ Complete Becoming in Purpose: Significance of Christian Work Colossians 3:22-23 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters

6. Christ Complete Becoming in Purpose: Significance of Christian Work “Paul is convinced that a Christological orientation will transform even our ordinary tasks into acts of worship, moving us to do our work better” ~Robert W. Wall

7. Christ Complete Becoming in Purpose: Significance of Christian Work Genesis 39:2-3 2 The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did,

8. Christ Complete Becoming in Purpose: Significance of Christian Work Genesis 41:38-40 38 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. 40 You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.”

9. Christ Complete Becoming in Purpose: Significance of Christian Work We must labor with diligence, in worship to God alone; trusting that He will provide the success in our endeavors and advancement in our jobs.

10. Christ Complete Becoming in Payout: Inheritance in Christ Colossians 3:25 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving This Christian inheritance is not earned by performance but is a matter of inclusion in the family of God!

11. Christ Complete Becoming in Becoming Christ in Complete 2014 OIF Spring Sermon Series “Christ in Our Work Life” Colossians 3:22-4:1