What is been attempted in this paper is to frame work in the biblical narrative of union, disunion, reunion, and perfect union, with a special emphasis on identifying the theme of common union and common mission in both Testaments.

Work is a gift given to God’s image-bearers for the good of the entire creation; though it causes frustration, is used flippantly and maliciously, and seems a necessary evil at times, it is redeemed and restored through Christ’s work and given back to humanity renewed for God’s kingdom purposes.