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October 15, 2018: Conclusion
Today's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 39-43, Ecclesiastes 12, John 5:1-15, 1 Peter 1:17-25 Ecclesiastes 12: Finally, we come to the “conclusion” of the matter. Remember the “teacher” of Ecclesiastes has been conducting an experiment. His ...
Read More October 14, 2018: Meaning and Purpose
Today's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 35-38, Ecclesiastes 11, John 4:43-54, 1 Peter 1:10-16 Ecclesiastes 11: We come now to another chapter of worldly advice under the premise of being “under the sun.” Such advice ...
Read More October 13, 2018: Some Worldly Wise Advice
Today's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 32-34, Ecclesiastes 10, John 4:27-42, 1 Peter 1:1-9 Ecclesiastes 10: Having explained how wisdom, while admirable, is not “under the sun” sufficient to provide a meaningful life, he now gives ...
Read More October 12, 2018: Destiny
Today's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 30-31, Ecclesiastes 9, John 4:15-26, James 5:13-20 Ecclesiastes 9: Most of this chapter is about how a common destiny awaits us all – wise or foolish. And in the “teacher’s” ...
Read More October 11, 2018: More Wisdom
Today's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 26-29, Ecclesiastes 8, John 4:1-14, James 5:7-12 Ecclesiastes 8: The discussion about wisdom continues. It starts with a modified positive. “Who is like the wise?” indicating that to be wise ...
Read More October 10, 2018: More About Wisdom
Today's Bible Reading: Jeremiah 23-25, Ecclesiastes 7:15-29, John 3:22-36, James 5:1-6 Ecclesiastes 7:15-29: This section continues the discussion that we looked at yesterday. The basic idea is that – as the “teacher” explores his ...
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