Rediscovering Worship – Part 9
August 29, 2021
Story Time
David’s million-dollar drink of water
Jesus’ million-dollar foot bath
A manager’s million-dollar mistake and make-over
A king’s million-dollar mutual fund managers
Seeing Resources from God’s Perspective
A resource is not only referring to money, but also to time, talent, skill and relationships.
People who wisely steward God’s resources see their bodies and minds as raw materials to be developed.
When we develop our bodies in minds in areas, we create skills that minister to God and minister to people.
Skill Refinement as Ministry
Our secular work can minister to God. (Ephesians 6:5-7)
Devotion to a craft can minister to people.
- Proverbs 22:29
- I Samuel 16:14-18
- I Samuel 17:34-36
- I Samuel 17:38-40
God Places Value on Skill in the Arts
- Psalm 33:3
- I Chronicles 25:1
- I Chronicles 25:7
- 2 Chronicles 2:1-4
- 2 Chronicles 2:5-10
- 2 Chronicles 2:11-16
A Very Important First-Time Visitor
© Joshua D. Smith, Ph.D., 2021