God and Vocation. How Faith Affects All We Do in Life 8. THE REDEMPTION OF WORK

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1 God and Vocation How Faith Affects All We Do in Life 8. THE REDEMPTION OF WORK

2 Creation Story God creates all things, with humans as his royal priests. Significance God is the creator, separate from but active in creation. Creation is good. Fall Story Adam and Eve disobey and are expelled from the Garden. Next verse, same as the first: Cain, Flood, Tower of Babel, ISRAEL. Significance Disobedience and exile. Redemption Story THE CROSS Consummation Story Jesus will return in the way that he left. THE RESURRECTION At that time his people will be resurrected, the earth will be renewed, evil will be judged. Significance Significance God s creation purposes are fully realized.

3 Creation 1. The Big Picture 2. The Goodness Serving as Priests and Kings Work 3. The Goal Perfecting the Kingdom of God Fall 4. The Idolatry Betraying our Priesthood 5. The Futility Special Cursed lecture: in our Simon Kingship Oliver 6. The Tyranny Betraying our Kingship Works Redemption 8. The Redemption Jesus as our Priest and King 9. The Posture Recovering our Priesthood Good Works 10. The Power Recovering our Kingship 7. Midterm Exam How Faith Affects All We Do in Life Consummation Rest 11. The Presence and Place of Rest: Priests and Kings Now and Not Yet 12. How Then Should We Work? 13. Final Discussion and Review 14. Final Exam

4 ADAM 4. The Idolatry Betraying our Priesthood 5. The Futility Cursed in our Kingship 6. The Tyranny Betraying our Kingship Works Genesis 5:1-3 This is the written account of Adam's line. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 He created them male and female and blessed them. And when they were created, he called them "man." 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth. Luke 3.23 Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. ISRAEL Exodus 4: Then say to Pharaoh, 'This is what the LORD says: Israel is my firstborn son, 23 and I told you, "Let my son go, so he may worship me." But you refused to let him go; so I will kill your firstborn son.'" Hos 11:1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. DAVIDIC KINGS 2 Samuel 7: He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. Psalm 2:7-8 7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my son; today I have begotten you. 8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

5 PAGAN KINGS 4. The Idolatry Betraying our Priesthood 5. The Futility Cursed in our Kingship 6. The Tyranny Betraying our Kingship Works Psalm 89:26-27 He shall cry to me, You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation. 27 And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. Psalm 82:1-7 God takes His stand in His own congregation; He judges in the midst of the rulers. 2 How long will you judge unjustly, And show partiality to the wicked?...6 I said, "You are gods, And all of you are sons of the Most High. 7 "Nevertheless you will die like men, And fall like any one of the princes." ANGELS Genesis 6:1-2 Now it came about, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them, 2 that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose. Job 1:6-7 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 And the LORD said to Satan, "From where do you come?" Then Satan answered the LORD and said, "From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it."

6 Fall CHRIST 4. The Idolatry Betraying our Priesthood 5. The Futility Cursed in our Kingship 6. The Tyranny Betraying our Kingship Psalm 2:7-8 7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my son; today I have begotten you. 8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. Acts 13: "We tell you the good news: What God promised our fathers 33 he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: "'You are my son; today I have begotten you.' Romans 1:1-4 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Works 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 was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared the son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord

7 8. The Redemption Jesus as Priest and King 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. The Idolatry 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 Betraying our Priesthood 5. The Futility Cursed in our Kingship 6. The Tyranny Betraying our Kingship 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 was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared the son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord

8 8. The Redemption Jesus as Priest and King 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 (Rom 1:1-4) Concerning his son who came from the seed of David according to the flesh who was declared the son of God with power from the resurrection from the dead according to the Spirit of holiness. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh. Heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ (Rom 8) For all who are led by the Spirit are sons of God (v.14).... adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies (v. 23).

9 8. The Redemption Jesus as Priest and King 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 (Rom 1:1-4) Concerning his son who came from the seed of David according to the flesh who was declared the son of God with power from the resurrection from the dead according to the Spirit of holiness. Heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ (Rom 8) 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). For all who are led by the Spirit are sons of God (v.14). We... groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies (v. 23).

10 8. The Redemption Jesus as Priest and King 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

11 8. The Redemption Jesus as Priest and King Romans 5 You 1:1-4 made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with Paul, a bond-servant glory and honor. of Christ 6 You made Jesus, him called ruler as over an apostle, the works set of apart your hands; for the you gospel put of God, 2 which He everything promised in subjection beforehand under through his feet: His 7 all prophets flocks and in herds, the holy and Scriptures, the beasts of 3 concerning the field, his son, 8 the who birds came of the from air, and the the seed fish of David the sea, according all that swim to the paths flesh, of 4 who was the declared seas. the son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness from the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord Psalm 8 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? 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 the seas. 9 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

12 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 Human kingship Heb 2:5-11 progressively realized 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.

13 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 for a little while Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 Human kingship Heb 2:5-11 progressively realized 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 for mindful a little of while 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.

14 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 for a little while Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 Human kingship Heb 2:5-11 progressively realized 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 for mindful a little of while 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 Not yet in us 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 Already grace of in Jesus! 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.

15 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 for a little while Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 Human kingship Heb 2:5-11 progressively realized 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 for mindful a little of while 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 Not yet in us 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 Already grace of in Jesus! 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 11b That holy and is why those he is who not are ashamed made holy to call are them of the brothers, same family. 12 saying, So Jesus I will is not tell of ashamed your name to to call my them brothers; brothers. in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise. Human priesthood

16 Heb 1.1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these for a little last days while he has Psalm spoken 8:5-7 to us by his son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through 5 You made whom him a also little he lower created than the heavenly world. beings 3 He is and the crowned radiance him of with the glory of God and the glory exact and imprint honor. of 6 his You nature, made him and ruler he upholds over the works the universe of your by hands; the you word put of his 29 power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become the seas. as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, You are my son, today I have begotten you? Or again, I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son? Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 Rom 8: Human kingship Heb 2:5-11 progressively realized 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 for mindful a little of while 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 Not yet in us 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 Already grace of in Jesus! 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 11b That holy and is why those he is who not are ashamed made holy to call are them of the brothers, same family. 12 saying, So Jesus I will is not tell of ashamed your name to to call my them brothers; brothers. in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise. Human priesthood

17 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 for a little while Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 Heb 2: 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 for mindful a little of while 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 Not yet in us 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 Already grace of in Jesus! 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 11b That holy and is why those he is who not are ashamed made holy to call are them of the brothers, same family. 12 saying, So Jesus I will is not tell of ashamed your name to to call my them brothers; brothers. in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.

18 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 for a little while Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 1 Cor Heb 15: : It But is not Christ to angels has indeed that he been has subjected raised from the the world dead, to the come, firstfruits about of which those we who are speaking. have fallen 6 asleep. But there 21 is For a place since where death came someone through has testified: a man, the "What resurrection is man that of the you dead are for comes mindful a little also of while through him, the a son man. of 22 man For that as you in Adam care all for die, him? so 7 in You Christ made all him will a be little made lower alive. than 23 But the each angels; in you his own crowned turn: him Christ, with the glory firstfruits; and honor then, 8 when and he put everything comes, those in subjection who belong under to him. his feet." 24 Then In putting the end everything will come, under when him, he hands God left over nothing the kingdom that is to not God subject the Father to him. after Yet at he present has destroyed we do not all dominion, see everything authority subject and to power. him. 925 But For we he see must Jesus, reign who until was he made has put a little all his lower enemies than under the angels, his feet. now 26 crowned The last enemy with glory to be and destroyed honor because is death. he 27 suffered For he death, "has put so that everything by the grace in of God subjection he might under taste his death feet." for Now everyone. when it 10 says In that bringing "everything" many sons has to been glory, put it was in fitting subjection that God, under for him, whom it is and clear through that this whom does everything not include exists, God himself, should make who put the author everything of their in subjection salvation perfect under him. through 28 When suffering. he has 11 done Both this, the one then who the Son makes men himself holy will and be those made who subject are made to him holy who are put of everything the same family. under So him, Jesus so that is not God ashamed may be all to in call all. them brothers.

19 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 1 Cor 15: 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.

20 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 Phil 3: 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.

21 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 Eph 1: 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.

22 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 2 Cor 3: 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. Rom 8:28-29 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.

23 Heb 2: Cor 15:20-28 Phil 3:18-21 Eph 1: Cor 3:17-18 Psalm 8:5-7 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 the seas. Rom 8: 29 2 Cor 3: 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. Rom 8:28-29 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.

24 Creation 1. The Big Picture 2. The Goodness Serving as Priests and Kings Work 3. The Goal Perfecting the Kingdom of God Fall 4. The Idolatry Betraying our Priesthood 5. The Futility Special Cursed lecture: in our Simon Kingship Oliver 6. The Tyranny Betraying our Kingship Works Redemption 8. The Redemption Jesus as our Priest and King 9. The Posture Recovering our Priesthood Good Works 10. The Power Recovering our Kingship 7. Midterm Exam How Faith Affects All We Do in Life Consummation Rest 11. The Presence and Place of Rest: Priests and Kings Now and Not Yet 12. How Then Should We Work? 13. Final Discussion and Review 14. Final Exam

25 New Readings, by GM Hopkins Although the letter said On thistles that men look not grapes to gather, I read the story rather How soldiers platting thorns around Christ s Head Grapes grew and drops of wine were shed. Though when the sower sowed, The wingèd fowls took part, part fell in thorn, And never turned to corn, Part found no root upon the flinty road Christ at all hazards fruit hath shewed. From wastes of rock He brings Food for five thousand: on the thorns He shed Grains from His drooping Head; And would not have that legion of winged things Bear Him to heaven on easeful wings.