Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Ecclesiastes 9:1 – Some describe the first part of Ecclesiastes 9 as the most pessimistic passage in the entire book. But it ends on an optimistic note, preparing us for the positive elements that follow in the next three chapters. In Ecclesiastes 9:1-6 Solomon reflects on all he has learned from his observations and they … Read more

Ecclesiastes 8:1-16

Ecclesiastes 8:1 In his study of the importance and value of wisdom Solomon lands on the major obstacle to wisdom and the fruit of wisdom and that is evil in the world. Faith in God  brings this problem to light because if there is no God, then the problem with the world is all on … Read more

Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Ecclesiastes 7:1-2 Solomon next takes up the vanity of man’s wisdom (Ecclesiastes 7:1-8:17), and discuss whether or not wisdom can make life any better. Though wisdom can’t explain all or answer all of our questions, it is still a valuable in our journey in life. Ecclesiastes 7:1 is also found in Solomon’s proverbs: ‘A good name … Read more

Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Ecclesiastes 6:1-2 This passage continues observations on the emptiness or vanity of materialism. Solomon is writing as a Believer who has pursued happiness and fulfillment apart from God and the difference it makes to live in the fear and reverence of God.  In these first two verses he lays down some important perspectives to have … Read more

Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 Solomon now turns his attention to worship, an activity above the sun as opposed to his observations so far under the sun, that is in the human realm.  He is calling his readers not make that study meaningless. Solomon tells his readers to take time to prepare for worship.  How many of us … Read more

Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 – This chapter primarily deals with the issues of the abuse and use of power and how we should react to it. Solomon returns to the issue of injustice that was dealt with in Ecclesiastes 3:16-17. In those verses he acknowledges that God will bring justice to the unjust and that all will … Read more

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 These verses connect to the themes of this book. Solomon’s counsel is to take each day of his life as from the hand of God as Solomon has just said in the previous chapter in Ecclesiastes 3:24-26), realizing that God has a fitting time for each thing to be done Ecclesiastes 3:1. The … Read more

Lesson 65 – Revelation 22:12-21

Revelation 22:12-13 Again, the Lord tells us that He is coming quickly. This is concept of immanency that it could happen at any time. We are to prepare because His coming could be today and  when He comes back,  He is coming to judge man.  The judgment will be based upon  two things. It will be based … Read more

Lesson 64 – Revelation 21:22-22:11

Revelation 21:22-23 There  is no temple in the heavenly city since  God and Jesus are present. Their presence will cause the city to permeated with their Spirit so that all its citizens will fully filled with God’s Spirit. Everyone will have  the full and perfect knowledge of God’s Spirit and His presence. The result of … Read more

Lesson 62 – Revelation 21:1-4

Revelation 21:1 With unrepentant mankind removed from the earth  along with Satan and his demons the present universe destroyed (Revelation 20:11),  God will create a new kingdom for the redeemed and  the righteous angels to dwell in forever. The expression of a new heaven and  a new earth  comes from Isiah 65:17 and Isiah 66:22. … Read more