The iconic “a time for everything” poem in Ecclesiastes 3 is more than poetic reflection—it’s a profound theological statement about divine order and human limitation in life. This session unpacks Solomon’s masterful use of literary devices like chiasmus and polar merismos to illustrate life’s paradoxes. Every human experience—birth and death, war and peace, weeping and laughter—finds its season. Yet, despite recognizing this divinely ordained rhythm, humanity is still unable to fully grasp God’s purposes. The contrast is highlighted between our innate yearning to understand life’s big picture and the sobering reality that such knowledge is beyond us. Instead, we are […]
After exhausting pleasure and wisdom, Solomon turns to work—and quickly despairs. This session explains Solomon’s bitter realization: the gain from all his labor and...
Solomon confronts the painful paradoxes of righteousness and wickedness. The Sage (Teacher) observes that the righteous may die young while the wicked enjoy long...
Solomon lays out a series of paradoxical proverbs that challenge our assumptions about what’s truly good. This session walks through counterintuitive truths—like mourning being...
