Work & Dominion

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: Zechariah 1:18-21 Work and Dominion Sermon Notes by Pastor Dennis Tuuri for June 1, 2003 I, Work and Dominion in Zechariah 1:18-21 A. The Context – The Rebuilding of Jerusalem and the Temple B. The Eyes of Sight versus the Eyes of Faith 2 Kings 6:17 C. The Culture of Conquest versus the Culture of Work II. Work and Dominion In the Law – Dt. 8,28 III. Work and Dominion in the Wisdom Literature A. Proverbs 12:24 B. Sayings 21-30 of the Sayings of the Wise Victory Through the Strength of Wisdom Sayings of the Wise, Third Set of Three Tens 24:5-22 The first set of ten sayings stressed God’s law. The second stressed the maturation of a son into a householder. This third set stresses the maturation of the householder into a ruler. 1. Summary Statement, Source of Strength - Wisdom 2. Fool Won’t Rule in Gate 3. No Strength in Evil Schemes 4. The Test of Strength is in Times of Trouble (Sabbath Evaluation) 5. Obligation to Use Strength to Rescue Fools (Parent-like) 6. Wisdom Has Hope With It 7. The Righteous Are Victorious in the Long Run 8. Be Gracious In Victory 9. The Wicked Are Conquered in the Long Run 10. YHWH and the King Bring Judgment to the Wicked IV. Other Snapshots of Work and Dominion, Vocational Implements versus Horns of Power A. Jael and Sisera - Judges 4:21 B. The Woman and Abimelech - Judges 9:50-55 C. Shamgar and 600 Philistines - Judges 3:31 V. The Gospel Call Today – A Renewed Focus on Vocation and Its Protection