The 2017-18 academic year in our ministry at Stanford University was a "Year of Wisdom." In the fall quarter we studied Proverbs. The spring quarter was Job. But it was during the winter quarter that we quarried Ecclesiastes. At first blush, the book of Ecclesiastes seems like a cynical rant; something you might find written … Continue reading Book Notes – July 2018 (Books on Ecclesiastes)
27 Quotes from David Gibson’s ‘Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End’
We are currently studying the book of Ecclesiastes in our college group (Tuesday nights) and with our young professionals (Friday nights). In preparation I've been reading repeatedly the text of Ecclesiastes while also finding help in a small collection of books and commentaries. David Gibson's book, Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in … Continue reading 27 Quotes from David Gibson’s ‘Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End’
Contradictions or a Perfect Balance: Thoughts on Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes
A wrong understanding and application of Scripture can bring great confusion to one's life and severely wound a soul. Shepherds who truly love their flock will make it a priority, then, to not only teach the Scriptures accurately, but also apply it to their people with great care and precision. The latter is just as … Continue reading Contradictions or a Perfect Balance: Thoughts on Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes