Episodes

  • Introduction to Ecclesiastes

    Introduction to Ecclesiastes
    Jan 1 2017
    In this first lesson, Mike reviews some of the basic information about this book. The class will review the life of the author, Solomon, and the circumstances surrounding the writing of this text.
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    34 mins
  • The Pursuit of Pleasure

    The Pursuit of Pleasure
    Jan 8 2017
    Solomon begins his search for happiness and contentment with the exploration of sensory pleasures and reports on his findings.
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    30 mins
  • The Pursuit of Meaning Through Work

    The Pursuit of Meaning Through Work
    Jan 15 2017
    Solomon now explores the context in which a person's life and work is carried out - the framework of time.
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    35 mins
  • A Time for Everything: Part 1

    A Time for Everything: Part 1
    Jan 22 2017
    Solomon now explores the context in which a person's life and work is carried out - the framework of time.
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    34 mins
  • A Time for Everything: Part 2

    A Time for Everything: Part 2
    Jan 29 2017
    In his journal, Solomon has described the various ways he has sought for satisfaction and joy apart from God. In the balance of this chapter he provides some final thoughts on the search for meaning in the events of one's life here on earth.
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    34 mins
  • A View from the Top

    A View from the Top
    Feb 5 2017
    Solomon examines one final area of life (the pursuit of wealth and power) in order to find contentment apart from God.
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    31 mins
  • One Plus One Equals Survival: Solutions To Loneliness

    One Plus One Equals Survival: Solutions To Loneliness
    Feb 19 2017
    In Solomon's experiment with wealth and power, he concludes that life at the "top" is filled with grief (oppression, envy, disillusionment).
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    32 mins
  • Worship Attitude

    Worship Attitude
    Feb 26 2017
    In chapter five there is an abrupt change as Solomon comments on the attitude necessary for proper worship and then goes on to talk about the enemy of spirituality - materialism.
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    38 mins