Ecclesiastes 1 – The Bible quite often emphasizes its main point by using a common Hebrew superlative. We see this in Song of Songs which literally means “the loveliest of songs.” We see it with the description …
Ecclesiastes
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Ecclesiastes 2 – Wow. As I studied this chapter, I began to picture how relevant these statements are for our world today. Many people today try and navigate through life by focusing on themselves. We are told …
Ecclesiastes 3 – The universe is made well and finds its rhythm through structure and order. There most definitely is a time for everything and only our Lord and Savior knows of those times. There is a …
Ecclesiastes 4 – This chapter continues with the theme of finding meaning in a very broken world. It begins by analyzing how the strong take advantage of the weak. It’s an issue and question that people still …
Ecclesiastes 5 – Fear God. Not exactly a popular message these days. You don’t hear many sermons on the fear of God or what that even means. So, what does it actually mean to fear God? Solomon …
Ecclesiastes 6 – Though a stillborn child does not see the sun and is not conscious, it has more rest than he. 6 And if he lives a thousand years twice, but does not experience happiness, do …
Ecclesiastes 7 – Even the day of one’s birth is ominous, despite all the hopes and potential in a baby’s birth. Children come into the world uttering the human sound – a scream. “Before ever a child …
Ecclesiastes 8 – For the king’s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Ecclesiastes 8:4 HCSB How many today question God? How many today say to Him, “What are you doing?” …
Ecclesiastes 9 – My wife and I were out to eat with another couple. We were enjoying the food and conversation when suddenly my wife interrupts. “I need to get out.” She elbows me mid-sentence frantic to …
Ecclesiastes 10 – Ecclesiastes 10 reminds us of Proverbs. It’s difficult to analyze because it seems disjointed from the previous chapters. I want to focus on a verse that is probably controversial and also a target for …
Ecclesiastes 11 – This is the shortest chapter in the book. The theme here is dealing with risk as we consider the uncertainty of the future. Verse 4 really spoke to me. One who watches the wind …
Ecclesiastes 12 – The final chapter of Ecclesiastes calls for people to remember God. The tone is depressing, however, Solomon is commended at the end as the narrator breaks into the scene. We first heard from this …