Work According to the Bible — Bible Quiz

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What God says about work, rest, and vocation

10 questions

1. Did God work?
   Answer: Yes, He created the world in 6 days then rested
   In six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, then He rested (Exodus 20:11).
2. What does Colossians 3:23 say?
   Answer: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as for the Lord
   Work at it with all your heart as for the Lord (Colossians 3:23).
3. What does Proverbs say about the sluggard?
   Answer: Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways
   Go to the ant, you sluggard (Proverbs 6:6).
4. What does 2 Thessalonians 3:10 say?
   Answer: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat
   If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
5. What trade did Jesus practice before His ministry?
   Answer: Carpenter
   Is this not the carpenter's son? (Matthew 13:55).
6. What trade did Peter, Andrew, James, and John practice?
   Answer: Fishermen
   They were fishermen (Matthew 4:18-21).
7. What does Ecclesiastes 3:13 say about work?
   Answer: It is a gift from God to eat, drink, and enjoy the fruit of one's labor
   It is a gift from God (Ecclesiastes 3:13).
8. What does Psalm 90:17 say?
   Answer: Establish the work of our hands for us
   May the favor of the Lord be upon us! Establish the work of our hands (Psalm 90:17).
9. Which day did God set apart for rest?
   Answer: The Sabbath (7th day)
   Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy (Exodus 20:8).
10. What trade did Paul practice?
    Answer: Tentmaker
    Paul made tents with Aquila (Acts 18:3).