Introduction to Ecclesiastes
Qoheleth and the issues of life: a broader biblical perspective
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
where all is Hebel, can life have meaning?
Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11
Qoheleth's futile search for meaning in a world where all is Hebel
Ecclesiastes 2:12-26
enjoy life despite its difficulties and the reality that all will die
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
everything is beautiful in its time, but we cannot understand God's work and timing
Additional insights
God's providence and the limits of human understanding
Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3
tension between the experiences of life and the assertions of faith
Additional insights
justice after death
the dignity of humans
Ecclesiastes 4:4-16
on achieving the balance that reflects God's order
Ecclesiastes 5:1-9
wisdom and propriety in dealing with God
Ecclesiastes 5:10-6:9
the folly of greed: be content with what God provides
Additional insights
the mystery and complexity of life under the sun
Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14
humanity's inability to know what is good
Additional insights
teaching the tensions of life
Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
affirming human limits and fearing God
Additional insights
wisdom and gender
the scheme of things
Ecclesiastes 8:1-17
the power of wisdom and folly
Ecclesiastes 9:1-18
live with trouble and uncertainty
then you die
Additional insights
justice in life and in life after death
Ecclesiastes 10:1-20
embrace wisdom as you face life's folly and uncertainty
Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8
take risks wisely, remember God, and enjoy life while you still can
Additional insights
a poem about death
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
the conclusion of the matter: fear God and keep His commandments. Introduction to Song of Songs
the greatest song: a song about love
Song of Songs 1:1-2:7
passion, praise, and delight
Song of Songs 2:8-3:5
my beloved is mine, and I am his
Additional insights
boundaries as part of God's order
Song of Songs 3:6-5:1
you are beautiful, my love: delight and consummation
Additional insights
a wedding describe
beyond physical beauty
Song of Songs 5:2-6:3
what is so special about your beloved?
Song of Songs 6:4-7:13
the spectacular delights of love
Additional insights
relationships that reflect Yahweh's order: moving beyond Song of Songs
Song of Songs 8:1-14
the awesome power of love
Additional insights
love and the choices we make
Pernyataan Tanggungjawab
Mark L. Strauss, Edward M. Curtis , John H. Walton