A Word of Advice to Youth: “Remember Thy Creator” (Ecclesiastes 12, 1 Kings 10)

A Word of Advice to Youth: “Remember Thy Creator” (Ecclesiastes 12, 1 Kings 10)

by | Dec 15, 2023 | 1 kings, America, Attitude, Children, Daily Devotionals, Death, Depression, Devotional, Ecclesiastes, Elderly, Faith, Family, Fear, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Old Testament, Peace, Trials and Temptations, Trust

Scripture reading – Ecclesiastes 12, 1 Kings 10 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. We conclude our study of the Book of Ecclesiastes by looking at the final chapter, Ecclesiastes 12. Remember, Solomon commenced this book by introducing...
Where There is Life, There is Hope (Ecclesiastes 9; Ecclesiastes 10)

Where There is Life, There is Hope (Ecclesiastes 9; Ecclesiastes 10)

by | Dec 13, 2023 | America, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Death, Depression, Divorce, Ecclesiastes, Faith, Family, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Marriage, Morality, Old Testament, Peace, Sin, Trials and Temptations, Trust

Scripture reading – Ecclesiastes 9; Ecclesiastes 10 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. As we near the conclusion of our study in the Book of Ecclesiastes, we find Solomon’s observations, though penned nearly 3,000 years ago, apply to our...
“Better…Than” Truths for Life and Happiness (Ecclesiastes 7; Ecclesiastes 8)

“Better…Than” Truths for Life and Happiness (Ecclesiastes 7; Ecclesiastes 8)

by | Dec 12, 2023 | Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Death, Depression, Devotional, Ecclesiastes, Education, Faith, Family, Fool, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Leadership, Morality, Old Testament, Peace, Pride, Sin, Trials and Temptations, Trust

Scripture reading – Ecclesiastes 7; Ecclesiastes 8 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. In today’s study, you will find similarities between the Book of Ecclesiastes and the Proverbs of Solomon. Since time and space do not permit me to...
Facing Reality: Life is Not Fair! (Ecclesiastes 6)

Facing Reality: Life is Not Fair! (Ecclesiastes 6)

by | Dec 11, 2023 | Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Death, Depression, Devotional, Ecclesiastes, Faith, Family, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Old Testament, Peace, Providence, Trials and Temptations, Trust

Scripture reading – Ecclesiastes 6 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  Our study in the Book of Ecclesiastes continues with King Solomon echoing a sentiment I suggest can be summed up in four words: Life is not fair! Five Strangers That Can...
What is the Path to Happiness? A Need to Be Needed (Ecclesiastes 4)

What is the Path to Happiness? A Need to Be Needed (Ecclesiastes 4)

by | Dec 10, 2023 | Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Depression, Devotional, Ecclesiastes, Elderly, Faith, Family, Friends, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Marriage, Ministry, Money, Old Testament, Peace, Pride, Sin, Trials and Temptations, Trust

Scripture reading – Ecclesiastes 4; Ecclesiastes 5 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Our study in the Book of Ecclesiastes continues with our Scripture reading, Ecclesiastes 4-5. This Bible study will focus only on Ecclesiastes 4....
“To Everything There is a Season” (Ecclesiastes 3)

“To Everything There is a Season” (Ecclesiastes 3)

by | Dec 9, 2023 | Attitude, Creation, Daily Devotionals, Death, Depression, Devotional, Ecclesiastes, Evolution, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Marriage, Ministry, Old Testament, Providence, Theology, Trials and Temptations, Trust

Scripture reading – Ecclesiastes 3 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  “Ecclesiastes” is a word for a public assembly or congregation and a record of the ponderings of King Solomon, the wisest of men. Rather than a book of happy...