Solomon delivers four scathing critiques of the human condition: oppression, rivalry, isolation, and the fleeting nature of power. This session walks through each of these social and existential problems, showing how they reflect a broken world. Oppression crushes the vulnerable; rivalry fuels ceaseless competition; isolation leads to despair; and popularity is as short-lived as a political season. Yet amid these bleak realities, Solomon offers brief glimpses of what is “better”—companionship, balance, and wisdom. The session then shifts to a powerful reflection on worship. It walks through Solomon’s counsel on how to approach God with humility, listen more than one speaks, […]
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 reaches a crescendo of frustration, lamenting the tragedy of unfulfilled desires and the mystery of what is truly “good” in life. The session...
Foolishness, though often subtle, can have devastating effects. The practical metaphor of how even a small dose of foolishness can ruin one’s wisdom and...
