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 […]
Solomon turns his gaze to two great enigmas: injustice and death. This thought-provoking session walks through the unsettling reality that justice is often corrupted,...
Solomon confronts the painful paradoxes of righteousness and wickedness. The Sage (Teacher) observes that the righteous may die young while the wicked enjoy long...
Reflecting on the fate of the righteous and wicked alike—death—and how neither wisdom nor righteousness guarantees divine favor, the unpredictability of life is presented...
