21. Ecclesiastes

  • 21. Ecclesiastes (The Choice: Vol.1)

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    The Teacher (Qoheleth, often linked to Solomon) Category: Endurance in searching for meaning under the sun Could avoid: Ignore life’s hard questions, chase only pleasure.“I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure.” (Ecclesiastes 2:10)Cross-Refs: Luke 15:13–16; 1 John 2:16. Chose: Honestly examined wisdom, work, pleasure,…

  • 21. Ecclesiastes (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    The Fool Category: Failure of wisdom Could endure: Walk in wisdom before God.“The wise have eyes in their heads, while the fool walks in the darkness.” (Ecclesiastes 2:14)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 1:7; Matthew 7:24–27. Chose wrongly: Lived recklessly, without discernment.“The heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.” (Ecclesiastes 7:4)Cross-Refs: Proverbs…

  • Ecclesiastes (Bible Translation History)

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    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Ecclesiastes captures the book’s reflections on the meaning of life, the futility of earthly pursuits, and the sovereignty of God. It influenced early Christian thought by highlighting the transitory nature of the…

  • 21.  Ecclesiastes (Bible Summary)

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    1. Author (1:1) 2. Theme: The Meaninglessness of Human Efforts Apart from God (1:2) 3. Introduction: The Profitlessness of Human Toil (1:3–11) 4. Discourse, Part 1: Life as a Gift from God (1:12—11:6) A. Enjoy Life as a Gift from God (1:12—6:9) B. People Cannot Fully Know What Is Best…

  • 21. Ecclesiastes (Bible Overview)

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    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ecclesiastes – from the Greek Ekklesiastes, meaning “preacher” or “teacher,” translating the Hebrew Qoheleth, which refers to “one who assembles” or “calls together.”• Definition: A philosophical and poetic reflection on the meaning of life, human limitations, and the pursuit of wisdom under…

  • 21. Ecclesiastes (Prefiguring Jesus) 

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    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Ecclesiastes 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…