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Genesis 1:26-27
Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
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Psalm 74:12
For God is my King from of old,
Working salvation in the midst of the earth.
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John 6:28-29
Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent."
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Philippians 2:13
for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
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Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
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Romans 8:29-30
For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
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Genesis 2:2-4
And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made. This is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Work
Resources
Works of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's works are vast, not only in multitude but in scope and magnitude. They are awe-inspiring and envelop everything, covering a far broader range of activities than merely preaching the Gospel. His works are honorable, glorious, righteous, and enduring forever. They are memorable, planting themselves in the mind to guide …
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's work, in its broadest sense, encompasses far more than a singular focus. It is the divine process of creating humanity in His image, as seen in the foundational acts of creation where He is reproducing Himself, assisted by Jesus Christ and through our submission to His purpose. His work involves creating faith in His Son …
God's Workmanship (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod declares in Ezekiel 36:27 that He will cause us to walk in His law, exercising His creative powers to guide us into a specific way of life. In Proverbs 21:1, it is evident that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, and He turns it wherever He wishes, demonstrating His sovereignty over His creation by directing …
God's Good Work in Us
Sermon by John O. ReidDespite the privileged position of our calling, God does not cut us any slack in terms of trials and tests to perfect us. We must accept God's sovereignty.
What Is the Church's Work Today (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe hardest part of God's work is the feeding of the flock the full counsel of God, to get the called-out ones ready to enter the Kingdom of God.
Walking With God Through Trials
Sermonette by Craig SablichTrials, instead of prompting a 'woe is me' attitude, should be re-evaluated as valuable experiences, nudging us into God's divine purpose for us.
What Is the Church's Work Today (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe easiest part of God's work is preaching the gospel to the world. Much more demanding is the feeding of the flock, producing life-changing faith.
God's Rest (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath rest depicts the miracle of conversion, in which the transformation of mankind into God's image brings about a rest in which God takes pleasure.
For more resources, please see the library topic for God's Work