Common Ground Rondebosch Two Stories - Stephen van Rhyn
Aug 11, 2025
Explore the creation narrative in Genesis, emphasizing humanity's moral choices and divine connection. Dive into the theology of work, revealing its significance in our identity and purpose. Discover how the fall has distorted views on work and self-worth while critiquing societal obsessions with professional success. Redefine worship beyond traditional settings, recognizing that our daily tasks can be acts of devotion. Ultimately, learn to see work as a partnership with God that brings redemption and purpose into our lives.
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God As The First Worker
- God is portrayed as a worker throughout Genesis and the incarnation, modelling work as part of divine character.
- Humans, made in God's image, share creative capacity and purpose to work.
Work Was Designed, Not Cursed
- Work existed before the Fall and was part of God's original, good design for humanity.
- Work is a means of grace, not a curse, and unemployment harms people because we were made to work.
Put Sabbath Into Practice
- Keep Sabbath: rest shows work is not ultimate and reorders life around God.
- Prioritize relationship with God over achieving through work by regularly pausing to worship.