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November 20-21, 2013Wrapping Up a Ragged-Edge Journey
The book of Ecclesiastes ends with the rebel back in the pulpit, now that his heart and soul are above the sun.
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Grey Hairs, Fewer Teeth, Yet a Big Smile
Since all of us will “return to the earth” and since our spirit “will return to God who gave it,” now is the time to remember Him in all our ways.
Enjoying Life Now, Not Later
Enjoying life is inseparably linked to the life and plan of our Creator.
Be Bullish!
Perhaps the best way to paraphrase Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 would be the five-word command, “Stop existing and start living!”
A Fool’s Portrait
In Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 Solomon goes further into detail, supplying additional information about the characteristics of a fool.
Be Sensible!
In Ecclesiastes 9:11-18, each verse is a maxim, loosely connected to the next, comprising a whole chapter of contrasts: wisdom versus folly.
An Objective View of the Rat Race
Ecclesiastes 9:11-18 is a section of Scripture that invites you to pull out of the rat race and take an honest, studied look at life.
Have a Blast While You Last!
This section of Ecclesiastes, though direct and bold, is very much in tune with life today.
Mysteries That Defy Explanation
In this paragraph out of Solomon's journal (Ecclesiastes 8:10-17) we find the wise man, hoping to balance idealism with realism.
The Qualities of a Good Boss
In Ecclesiastes 8, wisdom is personified in the life of “the wise man.” These principles can be applied to today's leaders.
