This Sunday at Cornerstone Church... Why does life take various twists and turns? Is there any point to turmoil? As we approach Ecclesiastes chapter 7, Solomon will speak of the brokenness of the world and the brokenness of man. In his musing, we will notice that there is much wisdom to be gained from the troubles we experience. While our fairytale expectations may be das...
Keep ReadingThis Sunday at Cornerstone Church... In the next section of Ecclesiastes (5:8-6:12), Solomon will explain that man's selfishness is clearly seen (5:8-17), and that this selfishness does not result in satisfaction (5:10-12; 6:1-7). But there is one who knows what is good for man (6:8-12). Solomon states the importance of receiving as a grace gift the ability to view life, ...
Keep ReadingThis Sunday at Cornerstone Church... Approaching the worship of God should be with great awe. Solomon begins to dive into one of the threads he has woven into the fabric of Ecclesiastes: the fear of God. Essentially, he will tell us to listen with awe (v. 1), speak with awe (vv. 2-3), commit ourselves with awe (vv. 4-6), and live with awe (v. 7). We should ensure the we a...
Keep ReadingThis Sunday at Cornerstone Church... Oppression (vv. 1-3), envy (vv. 4-6), vulnerability (vv. 7-12), and popularity (vv. 13-16) are some of the disadvantages Solomon associates with living without sharing life (Ecclesiastes 4). It is clear that Solomon became aware that life is better with friends. His thoughts should press our minds further. We are refreshed by the reali...
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