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Category: Old Testament

  • Ecclesiastes 4 Commentary

    In Ecclesiastes 4 and 5 the Preacher wants to talk to us about the following subjects: 1) Oppression, 2) Work, 3) Companionship, 4) Wisdom, 5) God, 6) Riches, and 7) Enjoying life.

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  • Ecclesiastes 3 Meaning Commentary

    Now, as we move on to chapter 3 for our Ecclesiastes 3 Meaning article, it seems like God gets back out of the picture again. He isn’t mentioned in the first 8 verses. And yet I think the message of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is still fairly positive. In these verses we see time viewed from a…

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  • Ecclesiastes 2 Commentary Summary

    Welcome to this Ecclesiastes 2 Commentary! Based on how we finished Ecclesiastes 1, we might think – Ah! What about wealth and pleasure? Good times! Let’s explore that possibility in Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. Summary So, Qoheleth gives his summary in advance of what he found when he sought meaning in wealth in Ecclesiastes 2:1. Mirth and pleasure –…

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  • Psalm 20 Meaning

    Let’s consider Psalm 20 meaning. Psalm 20 is a very positive, upbeat kind of psalm – even though it shares some characteristics with lament psalms. And typically – as you know – lament psalms aren’t really upbeat. But this one is. Psalm 20 MeaningMy Experience In fact, I can recall a time when I was…

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  • Ecclesiastes 1 Meaning Commentary Summary

    Ecclesiastes 1 Commentary: First of all, let’s discover what the message of the book of Ecclesiastes is. What is the book about in a nutshell? Everything is Meaningless Let’s look at what the text says. How’s this for a cheery optimistic start in Ecclesiastes 1:2? Vanity of vanities! Vanity of vanities. All is vanity. Wait, vanity? Yes. Breath.…

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  • Psalm 18 Commentary

    Turn to Psalm 18. Psalm 18 Commentary: Genre Throughout our series in the Psalms, we’ve often been reminded of the fact that a majority of the psalms are in the lament genre. And we all know now that lament psalms are known for their depiction of the psalmist’s enemies – how truly evil they are, what…

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  • Psalm 17 8 Meaning

    Now, David follows up his statement of confidence in his own innocence with some requests to God in verses 6 through 8. Particularly, David asks for protection – based on God’s loyal covenant love. Let’s read verses 6 through 8. 6 I have called upon thee,for thou wilt hear me, O God:incline thine ear unto…

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