worker – Three Minute Bible

June 30, 2026July 3, 2026

1 Timothy 5:18 – Pay the Man

Picture of an ox treading the grain. (Grok)

For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”

Summary: Paul uses an Old Testament farming law to make a blunt point about how the church should treat its leaders.

We have spent a lot of time looking at how the church should manage its expenses when it comes to helping widows. Paul was incredibly careful, almost clinical, about making sure the church didn’t pass out free food to people who didn’t qualify.

August 30, 2025September 1, 2025

Philippians 2:25 Part III – Co-Worker

But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my … co-worker…

Summary: In this meditation, we look at Paul’s use of the word “synergós.” Considering what we know of Paul’s work for the Lord, we gain some insight into Epaphroditus’s work, too.

The Greek word Paul used for “co-worker” is “synergós.” As you may have already guessed, “synergós” is one of the roots of our word for “synergy.”

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Colossians 4:1 – Dangerous Ground

Picture of a man sinking into a fiery lake surrounded by demons.

Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Summary: Paul, after pointing out our responsibilities, points to an interesting fact about the people we report to. We all have a “Master in heaven.”

Until now, Paul has been talking to the people who serve others. In this passage, he “flips the script” and goes after the bosses in charge of the workers.

Bosses are people, too, but sometimes they forget that.

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023

Ephesians 6:9b – The Master

… since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven,

Summary: Living in a broken and sinful world seems like an insurmountable challenge. Yet, we all have to face our Maker and our Master at some point.

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Ephesians 6:5 – A Brighter Future

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

Summary: With today’s passage, Paul takes us into an area that modern society has taped off as verboten. Yet, looking at the underlying Greek text opens the door to a better understanding of how this passage applies today.