The “Sage” (Qoheleth) observes that everything in life—sunrise, wind, rivers—follows an exhausting, unchanging cycle. This session explores how Solomon’s existential reflection challenges the illusion of progress. From nature’s monotony to the erasure of memory, life seems trapped in endless futility. Solomon then pivots to assess wisdom, trying to find meaning through intellectual mastery. But the more Solomon knows, the more sorrow he feels. Even wisdom becomes a dead-end when it cannot alter the core human dilemma: death. This session forces us to ask—what good is knowledge if it only deepens the pain of life’s unanswered questions? Verses: Eccl. 1:5-18; 1 […]
As the book of Ecclesiastes draws to a close, Solomon gives his most direct and urgent charge: “Remember your Creator in the days of...
Solomon delivers four scathing critiques of the human condition: oppression, rivalry, isolation, and the fleeting nature of power. This session walks through each of...
Solomon embarks on a comprehensive pursuit of pleasure—wine, wealth, music, sex, architecture, and indulgence of every kind. This vivid session explores how the Sage...
