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 delivers four scathing critiques of the human condition: oppression, rivalry, isolation, and the fleeting nature of power. This session walks through each of...
The Book of Ecclesiastes opens with a disturbing thesis: “Everything is pointless!” This first session introduces the genre of wisdom literature and the rhetorical...
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,...
