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A Study Through Ecclesiastes
A Word of Advice to Youth: “Remember Thy Creator” (Ecclesiastes 12, 1 Kings 10)
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 himself as...
Where There is Life, There is Hope (Ecclesiastes 9; Ecclesiastes 10)
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 day....
“Better…Than” Truths for Life and Happiness (Ecclesiastes 7; Ecclesiastes 8)
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 conduct a...
Facing Reality: Life is Not Fair! (Ecclesiastes 6)
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 Steal...
What is the Path to Happiness? A Need to Be Needed (Ecclesiastes 4)
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. Ecclesiastes 4...
“To Everything There is a Season” (Ecclesiastes 3)
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 reflections,...
Three Principles for Happiness and Contentment (Ecclesiastes 1)
Scripture reading - Ecclesiastes 1; Ecclesiastes 2 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. A Greeting from the Author of Heart of A Shepherd Thank you for being a part of Heart of A Shepherd's daily devotions and Bible studies. This past spring, my...
The Only Place Where Peace and Joy Are Found (Ecclesiastes 2)
Scripture reading - Ecclesiastes 1; Ecclesiastes 2 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Ecclesiastes 2 * The following is the second of two devotions for today. Ecclesiastes 2 gives us a window into the soul of a backslidden, spiritually destitute...
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