Tag: meaning
May 31 – Life’s True Meaning
Reading Eccl. 3:1-17; 11:7-12:8, 13-14 2 Chron. 9:29-31 Devotional The book of Ecclesiastes is often perceived as both practical and depressing, but much wisdom is contained within it. It is the story of an old man who had everything his heart desired, but chose the road which led him further away from GOD than closer…
May 29 – Meaningless Human Pursuits
Reading Eccl. 1:12-18; 2:1-11, 17-26; 4:1-16; 5:1-20; 6:1-9; 7:13-14; 8:2-15; 9:13-18 Devotional Solomon applied his heart to learning a lot about life in the search for happiness and true meaning. He began by pursuing much wisdom and knowledge. What he found, however, was that everything was meaningless. He said, “For with much wisdom comes much…
May 28 – The Search for Meaning
Reading Eccl. 1:1-11; 6:10-12; 3:18-22; 2:12-16; 9:1-12; 8:16-17 Devotional Today we begin looking at the book of Ecclesiastes, arranged topically. Ecclesiastes means “the Preacher” or “the Teacher,” and contains the words of Solomon, son of David. The words of this book are likely penned towards the end of Solomon’s life and express the results of…
January 24 – For This Purpose
Reading Ex. 9:1-11:10 Devotional Thus far, GOD had sent six plagues upon the Egyptians and each time Pharaoh had asked Moses to stop the plague and he would allow the children of Israel to leave. Six times Pharaoh then hardened his heart and changed his mind. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Rise early in…