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Yearly Archives: 2018
October 29, 2018: Day 79 – Ecclesiastes 6
There is a repetition here of what has been said before. There is an emphasis on vanity and how the one who works hard never gets to appreciate the fruit of his/her labors. There is a sense that this is … Continue reading
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October 28, 2018: Day 78 – Ecclesiastes 5
There is a lot in chapter 5 to cover, but I’m afraid I didn’t cover enough in chapter 4. I want you to look at 4:9-12. Stacy and I used these verses in our marriage ceremony. It is a verse … Continue reading
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October 27, 2018: Day 77 – Ecclesiastes 4
For some reason I was struck today by the very first verse of this chapter. “Again, I saw all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun. Look, the tears of the oppressed – with no one to comfort them! … Continue reading
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October 26, 2018: Day 76 – Ecclesiastes 3
So, this is from where the words of this song came. It is a pretty well known song and one that I have always enjoyed, and it comes straight out of Ecclesiastes in this third chapter. There is more to … Continue reading
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October 25, 2018: Day 75 – Ecclesiastes 2
We have to start this chapter with vs. 24. “There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil.” Now that is a verse to live by! The author states the obvious when he … Continue reading
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October 24, 2018: Day 74 – Ecclesiastes 1
We hear in the first verse of the first chapter that the author of Ecclesiastes was a son of David, the king of Jerusalem. We also read in the final verses of the first chapter that the author was gifted … Continue reading
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October 23, 2018: Day 73 – Proverbs 31
In this last chapter of Proverbs we find quite a transition from the words of King Lemuel to an inspiring passage to a description of a “capable” wife. The first few verses give us words of wisdom and advice from … Continue reading
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October 22, 2018: Day 72 – Proverbs 30
If you look at this chapter and check out the footnotes that accompany this chapter you will see this statement in a few places: “Meaning of Hebrew uncertain.” There are certain places in Scripture where we frankly do not know … Continue reading
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October 21, 2018: Day 71 – Proverbs 29
This chapter tells us that we ought to be an abomination. It ought to be our goal to be an abomination. Hmmm, not sure where you are going with this one. Look at vs.27, the last verse in this chapter, … Continue reading
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October 20, 2018: Day 70 – Proverbs 28
There is a bit of an undercurrent to this chapter that almost speaks directly to the leader of the people. We find an admonition for the king to reach out to the poor and the powerless. If you look at … Continue reading
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