Well, this is interesting! As I drew near to the end of writing my Blog on Ecclesiastes, I considered what … More
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# 517 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 12:1-8 “An allegory of aging”
And so, we arrive at the last chapter of Ecclesiastes, hopefully a little wiser concerning life in general. Like Qoheleth … More
# 516 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 11:7-10 ‘carpe diem.’
Most of us have heard the words, “carpe diem.” This is “a phrase used by the Roman poet Horace to … More
# 515 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 11:1-6. Our response to the unknown.
How do you feel about living in a world where basically the future and how that will impact you personally … More
# 512 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 9:7-10 Don’t waste your life!
There is no doubt about it, Qoheleth is very conscious of the fact that one day we will all die, … More
# 511 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 9:1-6 A common destiny for all… or is there?
If you are still continuing to read this Blog on Ecclesiastes, which you obviously are, then let me stop and … More
# 510 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 8:11-17 No condemnation!
Ever wondered about how long it takes sometimes for law courts to come to a decision about a crime. I … More
# 509 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 8:2-10 Obey the King
As most of us know, politics can be complicated. Leaders (whether Kings, Presidents, Prime Ministers and others) are all very … More
# 508 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 7:7-29, 8:1. Two paths. Your choice.
All through the book of Proverbs as well as here in Ecclesiastes, it becomes clear that basically there are two … More
# 507 Ecclesiastes – In search of meaning in life. 7:1-6 ‘Teach us to number our days!’
When we get to Ecclesiastes 7, Qoheleth’s style of writing seems to change. As Kidner writes: “With his sure touch … More
