by Justin Marple | May 5, 2014 | OT Writings Commentary, Qoheleth (Eccl) Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
Ecclesiastes is a Latin transliteration of the Greek translation of the Hebrew word Qoheleth. The word means “assembler” or “gatherer.” The term is commonly interpreted in English as “preacher” or “teacher” depending on the translator’s best guess as to whom...
by Justin Marple | May 4, 2014 | 2014 Sermons, John for Easter, SERMONS
I remember from when I was growing up leaving the car door unlocked when we went to church, but few people would consider doing this today. We keep our van locked even when it is in our locked garage because otherwise it is too easy to accidentally open a door with...
by Justin Marple | May 1, 2014 | COMMUNITY
Asked to lead the portion on business at the National Day of Prayer service in Wheatfield, New York, the following is the prayer that I prepared: Heavenly Father, we come seeking shalom for the marketplace – in the fullest sense of the Hebrew word we ask for...
by Justin Marple | Apr 29, 2014 | OT Writings Commentary, Song of Songs Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
Telos has a meaning that simultaneously includes the end, purpose, and goal. From the first post on Song of Song we have been discussing these things, especially whenever we have talked about the genre of the Song. However, much of the commentary herein has focused...
by Justin Marple | Apr 27, 2014 | 2014 Sermons, John for Easter, SERMONS
John 20:11-18 reminds us that we are all searching in this life. Some people are professional seekers but we are all seekers — we are all looking for someone or something. Jesus asked Mary, and us, “Whom are you seeking?”...
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