Why Adam’s Calling to Subdue the Earth Matters

Episode Summary: As I have talked with countless men around the country about their vocational calling, I’ve come to this conclusion: The poorer a man’s theology of work is, the less fulfilling his work usually is. This episode observes five building blocks to a biblical worldview of work, by examining Adam’s calling to subdue the earth.The Five Questions To Consider About Your VocationHow does the truth that humans cannot be fulfilled apart from working, affect your thinking about your vocation?How does your vocational work fit into this three-part calling?In what way is your work rearranging the raw material of God’s creation in such a way that it helps the world in general, and people in particular thrive and flourish?How does doing your job well communicate that God’s creation matters?How is your job a form of service that expresses love for the human community?This 4 Week Series: Igniting Fire for Our Mission In a Disheartening WorldReigniting Fire for Our Mission From Christ  S2 Episode #27 May 9 2021Obstacles to Walking Closely with Christ  S2  Episode #28 May 16 2021Getting Stronger with Jesus’ Strength  S2  Episode #29 May 23 2021For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men’s issues click here.