by Justin Marple | Apr 15, 2018 | 2018 Sermons, Qoheleth (Eccl) Commentary, SERMONS
We drove a little slower to MacAlpine Presbyterian Church this April morning than we usually would, but the main roads were pretty well plowed and treated. In fact, they were better than many days this winter. Nevertheless, I decided to postpone the third message...
by Justin Marple | Mar 1, 2017 | OT Writings Commentary, Qoheleth (Eccl) Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
I have made the video above to show the wrong way to read Ecclesiastes. Stay tuned for a video showing the right way to read the book. You need to have your sound on for the full effect of the video.
by Justin Marple | Aug 5, 2014 | OT Writings Commentary, Qoheleth (Eccl) Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 This unit begins and ends with a note about wisdom: ”Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed” (Ecc 8:1); ”When I...
by Justin Marple | Jun 27, 2014 | OT Writings Commentary, Qoheleth (Eccl) Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 The next section of Ecclesiastes appears to be Ecc 5:1-7 in English versification (Hebrew verses 4:17-5:6). The ESV subtitles this unit “Fear God,” whereas Enns sums it up as “Watch Your Mouth with God.” The theme connecting this unit to the...
by Justin Marple | Jun 10, 2014 | OT Writings Commentary, Qoheleth (Eccl) Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
Qoheleth continues much as we might expect. However, he abandons the royal persona as he continues his lamentations. And we finally see some new points in the next couple sections, which are insightful albeit depressing. We will proceed with a quick review of what...
by Justin Marple | May 26, 2014 | OT Writings Commentary, Qoheleth (Eccl) Commentary, TEACHING, The Five Scrolls
No doubt you know the chorus: ”To everything – turn, turn turn There is a season – turn, turn, turn And a time for every purpose under heaven” And at least the first verse: ”A time to be born, a time to die, A time to plant, a time to reap, A time to...
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