Tag Archives: Solomon

Questions for Reflection in the Study of 2 Chronicles 1-5

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

Since I finished a study in the Book of Ecclesiastes, I’ve summarized some thoughts and lessons in a poem at this link: Applying Ecclesiastes. Over the last few weeks, some great lessons have been learned from Ecclesiastes. Now the plan … Continue reading →

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Follow His Way

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

The journey into Ecclesiastes 12 gives good advice on our main priority and what we should put our focus on. We should resolve to follow God because everything is meaningful when attention is on His way. The images in this reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Ecclesiastes, God, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Jesus, Solomon, spirituality | 2 Comments

God’s Truth is Solid

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

If you pursue Godly wisdom, you will be more likely to know whose side to be on and listen to the right people. You will follow the right leader because you will listen to those with wholesome values and morals. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Divinity, God, Jesus, Literature, Lord, proverbs, Proverbs and Sayings, solid as the rock, Solomon, spirit of truth, Truth, values and morals, wholesome values, Wisdom | 5 Comments

Living with Wisdom

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

As we now journey into Ecclesiastes 8, Solomon continues to give us wisdom about life. For example: he notes that the riddle of life is very hard to solve, he writes about justice, about punishment, and God’s moral principles. We … Continue reading →

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Thankful in all Circumstances

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

In reflecting on the questions of Ecclesiastes 3, there is a danger in viewing life simply from the perspective of time because our life on earth is so short compared to eternity. We should be thankful in all circumstances and … Continue reading →