We have come to the end of Solomon’s “a time to” statements in Ecclesiastes 3. As we look at verse 8 today, we will deal with strong emotions, societal interaction, and our relationship with God. A Time To Love, And A Time To HateIn any language, love and hate are doubtless the two most intense…
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To Everything There Is A Season | Ecclesiastes 3:7
Again we turn our attention to wise Solomon’s statements as found in Ecclesiastes 3. A Time To Tear, And A Time To SewThe word “tear” primarily appears in Scripture when one has torn their clothing, through grief, distress, anger, etc.. Though it is not a custom of our culture, we can understand through the abrupt…
To Everything There Is A Season | Ecclesiastes 3:6
Among the topics touched on by Solomon’s poetic verse is finance. Today we’ll consider some rudimentary instruction from Ecclesiastes 3. A Time To Gain, And A Time To LoseAt least two extreme positions exist with regard to the Scriptures and money. Some believe that every faithful child of God should be extraordinarily wealthy, as God…
To Everything There Is A Season | Ecclesiastes 3:5
Again we consider the words of wise Solomon from Ecclesiastes 3. A Time To Cast Away Stones, And A Time To Gather StonesAs a child, I knew much about casting away stones. Year after year, I would labour in my grandparents’ garden, and among the duties delegated to me was to get rid of the…
To Everything There Is A Season | Ecclesiastes 3:4
by William J. Stewart Among the innate features of humanity is the ability to experience and display emotion. As we continue to look at Solomon’s instruction from Ecclesiastes 3, we consider some of these God-given traits. A Time To Weep, And A Time To LaughNo one looks forward to times of grief and affliction, but…
To Everything There Is A Season | Ecclesiastes 3:3
by William J. Stewart Our study through Solomon’s “…a time to…” statements continues. A Time To Kill, And A Time To Heal As we consider the first clause of this statement, it is noteworthy that the word “kill” here (Heb. harag) is not the same Hebrew word used in Exodus 20:13 (Heb. rasach), where God…
To Everything There Is A Season | Ecclesiastes 3:2
by William J. Stewart The “…a time to…” statements of Ecclesiastes 3 are simple, relatable tidbits, but they carry within them the wonderful insights which Solomon received from God regarding the affairs of the world. Much thought can be provoked in each case. This week, we will consider Ecclesiastes 3:2.
To Everything There Is A Season | Ecclesiastes 3:1
by William J. Stewart Did you know Solomon had a #1 hit? In 1965, The Byrds, an American rock band, released the song “Turn, Turn, Turn.” The lyrics have been attributed to Peter Seeger, however, all but the title and the first two lines of the song come from Ecclesiastes 3, which was written by…