Men and Work - (ACT Like Men Bible Studies) by Jon Nielson (Paperback)

About the Book

In this 10-week topical Bible study, Jon Nielson examines the creation and fall of work to help men cultivate God-honoring daily habits. The Act Like Men series prompts men to evaluate their progress toward Christlikeness alongside brothers in the local church.

Book Synopsis

This 10-Week Bible Study Helps Men Honor God in Their Work

We were created to work--to cultivate, grow, create, and guide. But sometimes our calling can feel like a bitter loop of mundane tasks rather than the joyful duty God intended it to be. This 10-week Bible study invites men to examine how sin weighs upon our work, how the gospel redeems it, and the blessings God offers us in our labor.

Each lesson centers on a single topical Bible passage that participants are invited to read before gathering. Jon Nielson provides clear exposition; questions for personal reflection, group discussion, and practical application; and a concluding exhortation.

Designed to be studied alongside brothers in the local church, this resource urges all men--busy fathers, students, new believers, as well as seasoned saints--to steward their skills, practice integrity, serve the local church through generosity, and offer their daily efforts as acts of worship.

• Part of the Act Like Men Series: A series of topical Bible studies that encourage men to gather and evaluate their progress toward Christlikeness
• Offers a Topical Approach: Jon Nielson uses topical Scripture passages and clear exposition to help readers practically cultivate God-honoring work habits
• Designed for Group Study: Each lesson features questions for personal reflection, group discussion, and practical application
• Appeals to Men with Busy Lives: The lessons are short and require minimal prep time, making it great for busy fathers, students, and new believers

About the Author

Jon Nielson (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is coeditor of the book Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry and author of the Theology Basics series. He and his wife, Jeanne, have four children.