The Disturbing But Surprising Wisdom of Ecclesiastes [Animated Explainer]
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- In Ecclesiastes, we hear the skeptical voice of “the teacher.” He observes that living by the book of Proverbs doesn’t always bring positive results. Sometimes life is hard and defies neat explanations. How do you live with that tension, and still strive for wisdom? Ecclesiastes is the second of the three biblical wisdom books.
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Helpful info for understanding Ecclesiastes
01:18 A person's existence is a blink in time
02:01 Every human is going to die
02:30 Life is random
03:18 Life is like smoke
04:08 The surprising wisdom of Ecclesiastes
05:00 The proper response to the meaning of Ecclesiastes
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thank you for reading i was the same way. the books of wisdom will have what you are searching for.
2 Samuel 6: "And when they came to Nachon’s threshing floor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen shook it. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God "
Deuteronomy 22:20 "But if this charge is true, and the evidence of the young lady’s virginity wasn’t found, they are to bring her to the door of her father’s house. Then the men of the city are to stone her with boulders until she dies for doing a detestable thing in Israel-acting like a prostitute while in her father’s house."
Deuteronomy 22: 28-29 "If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay her father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the young woman, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives"
Leviticus 20:13 "If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death.”
Leviticus 20:9: "For every one that curseth his father or mother shall be surely put to death."
Deuteronomy 20: "When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. If they accept and open their gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced labor and shall work for you. If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to that city. When the Lord your God delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves. And you may use the plunder the Lord your God gives you from your enemies. This is how you are to treat all the cities that are at a distance from you and do not belong to the nations nearby"
Hosea 2:" Upon her children also I will have no mercy, because they are children of whoredom. For their mother has played the whore; she who conceived them has acted shamefully.
For she said, ‘I will go after my lovers, who give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, my oil and my drink.’ Therefore I will hedge up her way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, so that she cannot find her paths."
Numbers 31: 17-18 “Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that has known man by lying with him. But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.”
Numbers 25: 4 "Take all the heads of the people and hang them up before the Lord against the sun.”
Exodus 12: 29 "And so at midnight the Lord killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the prisoner who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of the livestock. Pharaoh got up during the night, he, all his officials, and all the Egyptians, and there was loud wailing in Egypt, because there was not a house without someone dead in it."
Ezekiel 4: "Eat the food as you would a loaf of barley bread; bake it in the sight of the people, using human excrement for fuel.” 13 The Lord said, “In this way the people of Israel will eat defiled food among the nations where I will drive them.”"
Ezekiel 9: " As I listened, he said to the others, “Follow him through the city and kill, without showing pity or compassion. Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, the mothers and children, but do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple. Then he said to them, “Defile the temple and fill the courts with the slain. Go!” So they went out and began killing throughout the city."
Jeremiah 19: 8 - 9 "I will devastate this city and make it an object of horror and scorn; all who pass by will be appalled and will scoff because of all its wounds. I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and daughters, and they will eat one another’s flesh because their enemies will press the siege so hard against them to destroy them.’"
Luke 14:26 “If any man come to me and hate not his father and mother, and wife and children, and brethren and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple."
Luke 19: 26 - 27 “He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away. But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them-bring them here and kill them in front of me.’”
Psalms 137: 8-9 "Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction, happy is the one who repays you according to what you have done to us. Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks."
Isaiah 45: 6-7 “I am the Lord, and there is none else. I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil; I, the Lord, do all these things."
Happy for you 😊
I pray God gives you whatever you are searching for ❤❤
@@learningtowalkwithGod Thanks, even though I'm not a Christian, I've taken to praying lately, He doesn't answer, but it's nice to think He's listening.
I have always interpreted it as life has no meaning without God.
Sounds like a projection of your insecurity. There is the elephant in the room but you're anxious and avoiding it. It's big because it's full of wisdom. Go get it.
James Huang I’m sorry... what? I don’t understand what you’re trying to say besides assuming I have a bunch of mental health issues. Apologies if this comes off aggressive, but you did just assume a lot about me.
And what purpose is there in life without God? As Christians He is our purpose. We are supposed to live for Him. He gave made us to love Him. We are supposed to share His love with others.
Yes, there is more wisdom in the book than just that, but as someone who is not even 20 yet and doesn’t go to Bible college I’m not gonna be able to interpret that yet. I don’t know what “elephant in the room” you’re talking about, if I’m being honest.
I’m sorry that this is most definitely gonna come across aggressive, but you can’t just make a reply that assumes a lot about a person. Especially on a comment that gives you very little context into a person’s life and thoughts beyond the interpretation of part of a book of the Bible.
God bless, and peace be with you.
Yeah I agree
@@jameshuang2677 sounds like you're just another bidimensional wanna be smart ass massaging your ego based on something you're secure about yourself and projecting it into others in order to feel better
Yep that's basically what it is
Maybe it’s just me, but I loved Ecclesiastes and found it encouraging. I didn’t think it was dark and depressing because the overall message is to enjoy God’s goodness in your life. The simple things like family, friendship, good food, and God’s creation. In the society we live in now, materialism is suffocating, thrown in your face, and demanded by most- how many people do you know that have this stuff and these things and still feel so empty and so lonely? It’s all futile because when you shift your mind to the things above you truly realize how meaningless things in this world are. So enjoy life, enjoy God and His goodness-everyone goes through the good and the bad in life.. so be kind, be happy when you can be, and know one day we will be home with Christ and that is why everything on earth is ultimately futile 🫶🏼
Absolutely agree! Just watch about any episode of Dateline, 20/20, 48 Hours... insert true crime show __________. So many of the people in these stories have all the trappings the world has to offer. Yet few really trust in Jesus for their peace.
It's about learning to dance in the rain while keeping our eyes on Him.
AMEN
Amen and amén ❤
Amén!!!
Its not just you, i totally agree with you:)
"you only have control over one thing: your attitude towards the present moment. "
My favorite quote from Ecclesiastes is " *It is wonderful to be young, enjoy, take it all in but don't forget your father in heaven. Take into account him for everything you do. So refuse to worry, and keep your body healthy. But remember youth like everything else is meaningless* ". It made me feel better about wanting to be healthy, made me stop worrying as much (still trying not to at all), and to enjoy while I'm young as much as I can.
What verse is this?
@@chidimmaokpara4079 Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
Yes, you must because youth is gone soon. Always do what is right, but also enjoy youth. Most people take it for granted.
KJV Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee judgment.
Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.
That’s Eccelesiates 11:9 …
But i do not know where you got that translation from.
The original Hebrew, the Greek Septiguiant and every single English translation, read as GOD ( ELOHIM in Hebrew and THEOS in Greek ).
Why did you write Heavenly Father ?
I know God is our Heavenly Father, but usually when quoting a scripture , you stay pretty direct to the verbiage used.
Anyway, I only bring this up because I love the fact that YHWH is our Father and call Him such , as Jesus told us to but I only know of a few places , His fatherhood is mentioned and Him being called Father (to Israel) in the OT.
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Was talking about this today. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10)
This book contains stupidity of the worst kind disguised as wisdom!
As usual, Religious apologists spread falshoods to lure the vulnerable. This is what this video is all about! I just read the first chapter right now, it's no more than an old person(s) rambling about their take on their personal and very limited experiences, making mostly false generalisations. Universal generalisations usually are a sign of a feeble mind. The first line is a pure lie! Just ask Jewish Israeli archaeologists, like Israel Finkelstein for example!
If you really think that it is wise to live in fear, you just ruined your own life and made yourself a tool in the hands of your manipulators who promise you false safety from the false fear. This teaching is the stupidity of the worst kind!
Proverbs 9:10 “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”
@@malthewave Living in fear is not good for your health or the quality of your life. Fear leads to anger and hate. Fearing a bronze-age god called Yehovah based on messed-up myths is also the pinnacle of stupidity. So no, this S#!t was not written by a wise person, but by a propagandist who wanted to instil fear in the feeble-minded to control them.
Lol as a person going through a season of depression, Ecclesiastes is slapping right now, I am going inn and resonating with every sentence 😭👏🏽.
Keep your chin up😊
Не стоит так сильно переживать
Надеюсь что уже всё хорошо 😉👋
Give ur pain to Jesus. He will give u rest
@@Dogestronaut2.0 how?
@@justaskmike4602 pray
Funny enough, Ecclesiastes helped me get through my anxiety. Remembering that nothing lasts in this life really freed me from worrying about every little thing.
too bad I then worry about the big thing
@@1dog915my pp?
@@1dog915 if you are sealed by CHRIST you wont worry
Same here
@@1dog915 john 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Long ago I thought Ecclesiastes was depressing and I largely chose to skip it. Last year, however, I went through a major depressive episode that lasted some months. A friend referred me to reading in Job, which I did, but it did not comfort me like Ecclesiastes. I felt like the author of Ecclesiastes understood my pain, and was commiserating with me. I felt like it was ok to feel how I felt, and that assurance helped me to work through the negative feelings and then move on and leave them behind. I will say for those who would ask, I do not have chronic depression. The average adult without diagnosed mental illness could have 5-10 major depressive episodes in their lifetime. One of mine was last year. God's Word was there for me in new ways and I am thankful for it.
Mel C same. I kind of get sick of people telling me that I MUST be positive all the time. This book also helps me to feel ok with being sad 😞😊. I hate forced optimism. I just want to feel how I feel!
I’m a Christian and I have suspicion I am chronically depressed. However, this video and properly learning through it, makes me happy.
For once in my life, I actually feel a little peace. I’m happy I found this. I’m going to study this particular book as long as I live.
Mel C thanks Mel this was encouraging to read :)
I read this book a long time ago, during my High School days and made a huge impact on me and depressed me afterwards...., 😱😱but thank God I surpassed that after I read the New Testament?!
Amen 🙏🏾❤️
This was very timely for me today. I am currently struggling with some very, very difficult issues right now. Please remember me in your prayers.
God be with you 🙏
I will be praying God guides you through those difficult situations you are facing. 🙏💖 God bless
I’ll pray and listen to this advice if possible. All our worries are all within from what we seek to what we are. Meditating has helped me understand life ina truly different perspective as we are all truly 1. Meaning my reality also dictates yours if I’m in it. The words you consume everyday all matter also the words you tell yourself in your head everyday. We sow what we reap try finding peace within as nothing will be found in this big world. All your conflicts are all within the world hasn’t collapsed get back up
God bless your life🙏❤️in Jesus name
god is with you don’t give up🙏🏿
Life without God is meaningless
I love this book, it's depressing yet actually comforting
Truth is comforting
The Preacher's message to me is, "Don't sweat the details, because YHWH is in the details."
@@stevemcgee99 Truth is the Bible's a fantasy-fiction book that supports
--rape
--slavery
--sexism
--homophobia
--infanticide.
Ephesians 6:5 “Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.”
Colossians 3:22 “Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.”
Leviticus 25: 44-46 “You may purchase male and female slaves from among the nations around you […] You may treat them as your property, passing them on to your children as a permanent inheritance.”
Exodus 21:20 “If a man beats his male or female slave with a club and the slave dies as a result, the owner must be punished. If, however, he survives a day or two, no vengeance shall be taken for he (the slave) is his property”
Exodus 21:2 “If you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve for six years, but on the seventh shall go out as a free man without payment”
Exodus 21:7 “When a man sells his daughter as a slave, she will not be freed at the end of six years as the men are”
1 Peter 2:18 “Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the cruel.”
1 Timothy 6:1 “All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.”
Psalm 137:9 “Happy/Blessed is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.”
1 Timothy 2:12 “I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent”
Deut. 25:11-12 “If two Israelite men get into a fight and the wife of one tries to rescue her husband by grabbing the testicles of the other man, you must cut off her hand. Show her no pity.”
Deut. 22:28-29 “If a man is caught in the act of raping a young woman who is not engaged, he must pay fifty pieces of silver to her father. Then he must marry the young woman because he violated her, and he will never be allowed to divorce her.
1 Cor 14:35 “It is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.”
1 Timothy 2:12 “I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet.”
Lev 21:9 “If a priest’s daughter defiles herself by becoming a prostitute, she also defiles her father’s holiness, and she must be burned to death.”
Deut 21:10-11 “When you go to war against your enemies and the Lord your God delivers them into your hands and you take captives, if you notice among the captives a beautiful woman you may take her as your wife.”
Numbers 31:17-18 “So kill all the boys and all the women who have had intercourse with a man. Only the young girls who are virgins may live; you may keep them for yourselves.”
It eases my anxiety. I find comfort in knowing things will happen and it's not always my fault. Most of my stress is worring about the future.
@@Mike-ol6ko children find blankets and stuffed animals comforting but there comes a time you're supposed to out-grow your security blanket. Blindly trusting a book with talking trees and talking animals, that says slavery's good and rape victims should marry the rapist (etc) is shameful.
If you have worries about the future it's 100% up to you to take action if you want to have a better life. If you do the same ol' same ol' you can expect the same ol' results.
“Since you can’t control your life, you should stop trying...and the only thing you can control is you’re attitude”. So so true.
Highlight of the video ❤
True
This is the part that gave me the most peace
Sounds a lot like the stoic Epictetus
Ecclesiastes is my favorite book of the Bible. Helped me get perspective and make sense of life. I especially love its core message: Fear the Lord, keep His commandments, and enjoy life! 😊 ❤
You like living in fear?
How sad.
@@TheFracturedfutureactually the etymology of the word used, יִרְאָה means "reverence, respect, piety, honor".
@@JoePAcalaughs They said "fear" though.
@@TheFracturedfutureYep, fear has another definition
@@penuelodiaka6359 The definition is irrelevant. People are afraid of God and hell.
When I was 16, I read this book and this really impacted my life. "everything is useless, it's like catching the wind"
Ecclesiastes was always my favorite I read it so many times in prison
HektorDelarge13 damn next thing you got out and he batman chase you as crazy again 😂jk. May the lord be with you
Edgy
Yo, thats deep bro ,keep searching and growing!
Didn't see that coming
for real!!! you have bible in the prison, well in watched nick vujick videos that there are some prisoners saya to him they are not free but am more free than them because he founds Jesus, amen brother but ur journey will not be easy have faith big brother have faith!!!
"Life has meaning even when you cant make sense of it." Simple words that hold such gravity. I like this quote throughout the video.
Ecl.. does not consider the beast behind all unjustice. Remember that saying from that animal to Jesus? Luke Chapter 4, vs 5 - 7
True
Ecclesiastes and the books of proverbs mean a lot to me in my life .🙏
Me too...
@@donpula6349 me three
👌
9month ago my 9 yo son diagnosed have bone cancer in his upper right arm.. 3 month ago, his lower arm got amputated. Watching this video... Bring tear to my eyes. The truth from what God said trough this book literaly same with what i feel in this situation. Thank you for your works bible project. I believe it will bring other believer to see God and His plan more clear.
Thoughts and prayers with you ❤️
Praying for your son and yourself ❤
be blessed and dont get distracted from worldly affairs stay focused on HIM and you will walk on the water
May the peace and grace of YESHUA be with all
Sincerest prayers and best wishes for your family. ❤
I'm very sorry for your kid. If I may ask, how is god's plan related to having your poor son's arm amputated? Sounds extremely cruel
Ecclesiastes is my favorite book in the bible.
Amen. Such rich wisdom, and definetly a different look at life. May the Holy Spirit help us to understan it though, and show us how to live in light of it.
As I watched this video it was my first thing in mind to say as soon as I was done watching! It's such an eye opener!
Same. It's very practical.
mine too
Keturitah Andie Ecclesiastes is my favorite book too. People need to keep in my mind that this book was inspired by the Holy Spirit. everything in it is true
I just binged through the book, right after I saw this video. It spoke deeply to my soul. The way the writer describes life is just how I saw the world and the meaning of life before I found Jesus. Now I realise that God prepared my heart by giving me all those thoughts over the last years. I just lacked a savior. And he gave him to me. It fills my heart with great joy, knowing there IS meaning, that goes so far beyond what is here on earth. I love you Lord. Thanks so much to all the people devoting their lives to save souls!
Amen dude!
Very well said !
amen brother, be glory to God❤
Go back and read chapter 7 verse by verse and think about each verse the Lord just said. This is for anyone reading this. Jesus loves you!
Exactly! I too will forever be grateful to God for revealing Himself to me and ultimately, rescuing me from such a bleak, worldly, and empty way of living. He knew how much we needed Him T_T
I’ve suffered from deep chronic depression my entire life and I’ve always felt a deep connection to my feelings and the wisdoms in Ecclesiastes.
Life itself is meaningless apart from pursuing that which is eternal, God and his kingdom. My life is short, my body hurts, I’m in emotional turmoil every day I wake up. Existence is short and terrible, but with God and his love all of it is worthwhile.
None of my pain is wasted. I don’t care about what I do and don’t have here on earth, because it all rusts and wastes away unlike God and his love. I rejoice in my tribulations because great is my reward in Heaven.
Great words mate. God bless!!!
It’s funny, coming back to this years later and seeing how much the book of Ecclesiastes and Tim Mackie’s series on it helped me rebuild my faith after a profoundly difficult time in my life. It helped me accept my brother’s death, along with Job. And then coming here and seeing all the comments talking about how this book has strangely been encouraging… Such a wonderful reminder of how God works through the Scriptures for our good.
Ecclesiastes is philosophy from God that every single one of the other ones we learn at school barely paraphrased. Proves that God IS wisdom
preto phile Why did you say yawn
preto phile And I somehow managed to offend you, huh.
preto phile In that case
@@pretophil7632 you say its boring and yet you close it with saying youre not open for a discussion. Ignoring wisdom is an unwise thing to do. You wont grow my friend
@@pretophil7632 okay. As long as you continue to seek wisdom, with a humble heart, wisdom itself will reveal to you. God bless your journey man
Keep reading your bible. I expect great and amazing things from you. You will be a leader of your generation.
Good for you! Keep it up!!
Your clarity of mind and awareness without fear of your previous errors and Will to correct them is phenomenal, inspiring.
Amen!
Hope these videos will eventually inspire you to read the Bible. One way is when you watch an episode eg 1Samuel, then go and read the bible so you are able to understand the background of what happened to King Saul. We can learn and grow from understanding the different characters.
The bible is a book written for us and will speak personally to you when your heart is open. I do understand that social media news seem more “interesting ” in the sense that it’s in the present. But once you get to know the bible, we realise that much of social media can be read in the light of what the bible tells us about life. It’s good and bad. That helps us stay balanced so the love of the world does not draw us away from the love for God.
God Bless!
I'm speechless. The whole animation video is amazing! Keep up the good work, guys! God bless you all!
This book contains stupidity of the worst kind disguised as wisdom!
As usual, Religious apologists spread falshoods to lure the vulnerable. This is what this video is all about! I just read the first chapter right now, it's no more than an old person(s) rambling about their take on their personal and very limited experiences, making mostly false generalisations. Universal generalisations usually are a sign of a feeble mind. The first line is a pure lie! Just ask Jewish Israeli archaeologists, like Israel Finkelstein for example!
If you really think that it is wise to live in fear, you just ruined your own life and made yourself a tool in the hands of your manipulators who promise you false safety from the false fear. This teaching is the stupidity of the worst kind!
I remember watching this 6 years ago, the Bible has brought me untold amounts of understanding about life, untold amounts of wisdom, Im thankful to God for the wisdom he gave me through his biblical prophets and kings.
I never really understand the bible untell I watched all these video about the bible.
Now I understand the Bible because you guys simply explained the bible in mins.
wow
Josue Love pray for God to show you "The Way" and read the gospel! God bless!!!
Bible is a lifetime learner...a companion. Bible is the truth about us and it takes a lifetime to understand it.
I know right, gotto read it more than once. But if some guys can tell it to you in a cool and simplified way - just great :)
Josue Love you don’t understand the bible because you don’t have the Holy Spirit
Go read it or listen to it!
I'm majoring in animation I was wondering how I would use my skills to glorify God and here it is BIBLE PROJECT. I love love love this project I hope there's more like this one out there
check out "full of eyes" UA-cam channel for more amazing animation.
Michel Murengezi : as long as u r faithful to God's word and humble, may God b with u and may u tell people the gospel with your skillz.
Michel Murengezi what did you think of Prince of Egypt?
the movie? Nope. The movie doesn't follow the scriptures in the Book of Exodus right.
At least better than that Exodus movie.
I heard a person on a podcast that experienced death but for whatever reason was brought back on the hospital table. The guy wasn’t a believer but what he said stuck with me. He said when he realized he was dead and was kinda watching from above (similar to other stories) he had an overwhelming sense of release. Released from all the things that he spent his life trying to control and manage. He said in an instant it was an amazing feeling of relief to not have to worry about those things. It was complete closure. Understanding the ideals of this scripture in this video brought this to mind.
Exactly. I am sorry for my English, but I would like to contribute with some ideas.
This experience you told has the following importance: it shows what's truly relevant.
Ortega y Gasset, a writer I fancty, said that the things that are important are those that you will think about in the case of a shipwreck, of, well, a near death experience: it's the moment in which we are here for the things that really matter.
You see, in that situation, we probably wouldn't think about... I don't know, we wouldn't think about bills or this or that; we would think about God, beauty, love, friendship.
It's comforting tome that after a life of hardship, of violence, there will be closure, complete closure.
"One day, God will clear the hevel and give justice to what we have done."
Most people don't know that the Bible has such a brilliant text on existentialism or existentialist nihilism
I agree
Most people that hate christianity have no idea what the bible says about anything.
I actually became objectively nihilistic about the material world. not clinging onto it. But still valued the internal things that i was able to see, so I thanked God for it.
I like this book so much I think I am a nihilist
@@PolishBehemothEcclesiastes isn’t a Christian text
I am soo Happy I found this channel
Same here😊😊
Cordee A I am too
Praise GOD! :D
It is really nice that the bible includes ecclessiasties within its other myriad of wisdoms, because people who are depressed are most likely struggling with one or all of what the critic was saying. It teaches us how to act on things we have no control over. God doesn't want us to stress and struggle on the things outside of our hands, but rather be humble before God. Do not be humbled by the struggles and the unpredictability in life, continue to fear God and make every choice with wisdom because God is is control and will ensure that even in struggle, you can live a wise and proper life.
I pray that one day, your videos gets viral and have Japanese translations and other translations for other nations who don’t read and speak English can be blessed by these videos as well. 😊 All honor and praise be to God! Amen.
It’s so good to watch this explanation videos about the Book of Ecclesiastes. I just finished reading the book and I actually asked, why is the book written that way? It’s like the hard truth pill that we have to swallow and I did not and still do not understand everything written in it but this video helps a lot! I will pray for more understanding and guidance from the Holy Spirit that I may reach the understanding I need for this book. 😊
That book is like a combination of stoicism (there are many things that you cant control and just focus at your attitude to present), taoism flow (just let things flow by nature, dont try to master or control life) and nihilism (everyone will die and our life is just like a blink). I like and learn a lot from those philosophies but I always believe and know that Bible is the truth and the best source of wisdom. Stoicism, nihilism and taoism flow is good but they lack the most important thing and that is to fear God and rely on Him. Sorry for any English grammar or word mistake.
Oh, dude, I just red the first half of your comment, and started typing to answer...
Then I continued reading your comment... Then I saw:
I literally wanted to answer what you wrote in the last third of your comment... Good for You Brother!
Agape!
Could either of you philosophical bros help a heathen syncretist out? Please explain something to me outside a strictly biblical context:
Much as I loved this series they keep using the phrase “fear the lord” and I do not really understand what it means or how it can be a good thing. More atheistic friends of mine immediately pick up on the negative connotations and implications of the word “fear” and I cannot rationalize it being appropriate for a religion that defines itself as one of love
I sort of get it from an emotional perspective, but I can’t put it into words or even be sure that I’m not just interpreting what I want. Is “fear the lord” a call to feel humbled by life, as in Job? Or to submit to the word of god like that one pillar of Islam? Or is it a literal feeling of fear like when you witness some epic and overwhelming force of nature? What about that feeling of pain and peace when you finally accept loss? Surely it cannot simply be “be afraid and follow my rules or the sky daddy will get you!” Such are the words of spiritual abusers and are unfit for preaching.
Perhaps I’m being an apologist, and it really is just a holdover from those parts, but if there is any more enlightened merit to this phrase beyond its insidious utility, I’d like to leave my heart open.
Agape
@@AnkhAnanku im not expert in theology or philosophy, but for me fear the Lord or God is more like awareness of our position to God. If I use mathematic analogy, we humans are limit close to zero and God is infinity. The difference is overwhelming, so in nature we are incomparable to God.
Naturally God can crush human without effort which will invoke fear to human by instinct. That is why i think all biblical character always scared whenever they encounter God directly. But God is loving and full of grace, so human wont be hurt by God despite of His almighty power. And that is why God is worthy to be praised and be worshipped forever.
So fear of the Lord is awareness of how great God is and how loving God toward His servant also respect and praise to God. Sorry for any English mistake. God bless you.
@@AnkhAnanku so if we fear the Lord we will realized how small and close to nothing we are. So we must rely on God just like in Proverb 3:5. By trusting in God power, greatness and His love (which for me is one definition of faith) and fear the Lord then we Christian can live and follow God in correct and wise way.
@@AnkhAnanku The Hebrew Word Used For "Fear" Is "Yirat "or "Yirah" יִרְאַ֬ת OR יִרְאָה
It Means Fear But Also "Reverence" "Respect" "Adoration". Basically Related To The Feeling You Have For Your "Earth Daddy", Assuming He Is A Trustworthy And Loving Father Figure With A Strong And Strict Facet, Like Good Dads Are, Generally Speaking.
I love how Ecclesiastes is depicted as a middle aged man who smokes a pipe
It's Jesus. My pastor called him a drunkard and a glutton by wisdom is proved right by her actions.
@@jetflaggoodknitemusic1971 Whaat??
Ecclesiastes, born almond buds Wednesday February 22 12 BC. Magi December 25 11 BC. Fled to Marmorica Egypt. Herod's Temple ten bc. Dies four bc. Jesus twelve, three days with elders, pre ad, by March would make officially ad for the Jews. Crucified Saturday February 14 22 AD. Ecclesiastes 12:5 almond tree blossoms (12 days late) (Leap year reform?) Numbers 9:11 Passover. John 10:22 Winter. Revelation verses 404 Saturday April fourth ascended. First Sunday, 51st day, Pentecost. (Raised Lazarus Sunday Feb. 8, king Monday the ninth.) Picturized Isaiah 53:2-3 (John 12:41) and Song of Songs 5:10:16
@@jetflaggoodknitemusic1971 not following, but i'm still curious
You have many teachers or just the One, you decide.
Jesus I turn to you for guidance. As a single mom things are hard on me both of my sons are special needs. I started homeschooling them due to them having many issues including bullying. I’m thankful because my sons have made such progress, but my hours to work are limited. Jesus give me strength I’m constantly struggling to provide for them I’m so ashamed. Lord please help me as I constantly struggle to pay bills and constantly struggle to buy groceries for my children. The devil wants me to give up. BUT no matter what I face I KEEP FAITH in Jesus! 💕❤️
In a world that entertains our children with evil... I'm so grateful, to God, that you guys were created the way you were; to combat that with what can help children (and adults) grow and be entertained with the Word of God.
Yes, I just found this channel & Subscribed. 🙌😍👍
this is a FANTASTIC aid for youth church! thanks so much guys :)
For adult church too! At least this adult. ;)
Kevin Hagler shut the hell up
Kevin I agree! I am right with you.
@@captainkev10 even some of our adults will have a hard time to accept this
The best book of the Bible, I identify with the author and his way of seeing life 🖤✨
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I strongly believe this is where we start building our faith in Christ! Firstly we have to enjoy life first so that we will never give up and never give in to anything else!
It frees you from the cares of this temporary life so I agree... The things Jesus which said "the Gentiles run after" (Matt 6:33)
@@hummingbird763 right!no need to make life so complicated just read the book of ecclesiastes and understand haha
This book contains stupidity of the worst kind disguised as wisdom!
As usual, Religious apologists spread falshoods to lure the vulnerable. This is what this video is all about! I just read the first chapter right now, it's no more than an old person(s) rambling about their take on their personal and very limited experiences, making mostly false generalisations. Universal generalisations usually are a sign of a feeble mind. The first line is a pure lie! Just ask Jewish Israeli archaeologists, like Israel Finkelstein for example!
If you really think that it is wise to live in fear, you just ruined your own life and made yourself a tool in the hands of your manipulators who promise you false safety from the false fear. This teaching is the stupidity of the worst kind!
@@Religious_man This book is written by an anti-Christ! Christ wants a relationship with you based on love and not on fear!
You can not love and fear an entity at the same time! The New Testament confirms that! Fear does not co-exist with love in your heart!
Thank God for sending to us many godly and faithful people and giving us your Word .❤❤🙏✝️Hallelujah , Hallelujah❤❤❤
this is my favorite book in the bible, because it tells you the painful truth, i've had my good share of suffering, and I know that is hard to keep hope sometimes in such an unfair world, but in the end it doesn't matter what happens in your life, it only matters that you stay faithful to God and follow his commandments, you have no other choice.
This has literally opened my eyes.
Jesus loves you
Moses
Indeed brother 🙏🏻
Why were your eyes closed lol.
I mean you said litterally
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Hahs dndt think bout that when I typed
Your parents love you, literally
I love you guys. My brethren in Christ!
I was skeptical in reading this book because of what people said about it but when I read it. WOW. It opened my eyes and mind in a different perspective and got some gems to apply it in my life and to others. Thank you Jesus.
It's really been on my heart to pray for wisdom lately, yes I'm in my 20s, and I just realized I was unintentionally reading the 3 wisdom books. Job, then proverbs, and I just started ecclesiastes which is what the Lord put on my heart to read. I got shivers when I realized this.
Yes, I have had the exact same realization as well recently!
This book contains stupidity of the worst kind disguised as wisdom!
As usual, Religious apologists spread falshoods to lure the vulnerable. This is what this video is all about! I just read the first chapter right now, it's no more than an old person(s) rambling about their take on their personal and very limited experiences, making mostly false generalisations. Universal generalisations usually are a sign of a feeble mind. The first line is a pure lie! Just ask Jewish Israeli archaeologists, like Israel Finkelstein for example!
If you really think that it is wise to live in fear, you just ruined your own life and made yourself a tool in the hands of your manipulators who promise you false safety from the false fear. This teaching is the stupidity of the worst kind!
Ecclesiastes freed me up so much this year & helped me get my focus back on The Lord!
That's the way! :) Remember:
- Enjoy what you have, not what you don't have
- Enjoy the little things! Conversation with a friend, meal with a family
- You can't control what happen in your life.. BUT YOU CAN control how to handle it; master of your own stress!
If you choose to stress out about something, that is really on you. If you choose to accept and trust in God, you will stress less = be happier
God bless you Ashley!
Oh makes two of us. I have to reread it.
@@tonytran07 thank you!! Wonderful reminders :)
@@iloveturtles08 I hope you are still doing well.
Are you in need of prayers?
Ashley Creager, this is what Ecclesiastes was designed for; to comfort us and to build on it without feeling overwhelmed. Remember key words it mentioned:
work
eating & drinking
gift
Teacher
Shepherd
love
wisdom
etc etc
I’ve never taken those three books together like that. This was rich. Thank you.
The animations are incredible! Ecclesiastes helped me overcome my struggle with workaholism. It is an excellent book that will keep you grounded.
Ecclesiastes has always been my favorite book. I am a little weird, but reading it has always cheer me up.
It is encouraging, I think because embracing hardship and depression can get you through it better than bottling it up. Ecclesiastes to me, while depressing, is a medicine to get me deep thinking with perspective: in order to kick start me back into the joy of the LORD. It's not weird I've heard alot of people saying this, I think it's psychological.
This was so great and so needed. Because I almost felt defeated after reading Ecclesiastes.
- We can't control our own lives, so stop trying (God Is Sovereign Of All Things)
- Whatever we are given, hold it with an open hand (What is given to us, could easily be taken away)
- Enjoy a conversation with a friend, or the Sun on your face (the small things)
- What you can control is your attitude to the present
And above all else, Fear the Lord and Keep His Commands
Another perspective I heard was the Hope of Ecclesiastes is the reality of the book, God understands our struggles, sadness and depression; it's a reminder that we DO live in a fallen world. The hope is that God gets it
Well said, Amen, my friend!
I wish more people could hear this. You can't control life, so stop trying. Have an open hand for everything that happens and enjoy moments
The narration and the illustration are amazing. You can tell God is speaking to them, and giving them the vision to create these masterpieces
This book contains stupidity of the worst kind disguised as wisdom!
As usual, Religious apologists spread falshoods to lure the vulnerable. This is what this video is all about! I just read the first chapter right now, it's no more than an old person(s) rambling about their take on their personal and very limited experiences, making mostly false generalisations. Universal generalisations usually are a sign of a feeble mind. The first line is a pure lie! Just ask Jewish Israeli archaeologists, like Israel Finkelstein for example!
If you really think that it is wise to live in fear, you just ruined your own life and made yourself a tool in the hands of your manipulators who promise you false safety from the false fear. This teaching is the stupidity of the worst kind!
“To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life is a gift from GOD. GOD keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past.” Favorite verse in Ecclesiastes! I pray this over my life everyday .
These animations are so beautiful... not only visually but substantially, it lives up to standard of Bible content.
God bless you in Jesus name!
Amen!!!
Amen! :D
Amen
I can't get enough of this video, the wisdom you guys put in here is just amazing!
This was absolutely, incredibly,
well-done. What a powerful message. Thank you for this.
Ecclesiastes is one my favorite book in the Bible, it's relatable, meaningful and honest. When I first read it, I'm surprised to see pessimistic words which I myself also thought about the bitterness of this world. What it made me realized is that, it's fine to be honest about what you feel at the moment, even it's sometimes negative, we just have to keep going even we don't understand God's plan for us at the moment...someday it will make sense.
Book of Proverbs: Optimism
Book of Ecclesiastes: Pessimism
Book of Job: Realism
It’s crazy how wisdom and sorrow go hand in hand
I wouldn’t say pessimism. ‘Meaningless’ doesn’t mean ‘meaningless’ from our modern western world view. The writer has to go through this to check off the full picture before coming round to their joyful conclusion. A very healthy approach!
@Slim facts
On point
This is why the amplified bible, "new" king James, niv, nasb, esv, and other perversions are dung and filth. Our Lord Jesus Christ clearly told Simon Peter to let down the nets (plural) but he was disobedient and only let down one net. Nevertheless, apostle Peter repented and our Lord Jesus Christ accepted and forgave him. Are ye willing to be cast into the lake of fire for not preaching the true gospel to every creature and for not keeping the new moons as written in Colossians 2:16, Isaiah 66:23, Ezekiel 46:3, etc?
This book got me through the grief of my brother passing unexpectedly I realized the reality I was living in. that life here is short and any moment could be our last I found comfort knowing that because I accepted Jesus I have the hope that I'll sew a better day in eternity 🙏 thank you Jesus christ
“Man! This book is depressing.” Breaking the ice 😂
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I love your channel Feli ❤️
Thank you and God bless you guys for these!
I think the phrase "comforting to the disturbed and disturbing to the comforted" applies to Ecclesiastes pretty well.
I'm an agnostic and cannot bring myself to believe in God, but I find this Bible passage deeply touching. It definitely resonates with me. Incredible how the human condition ultimately stays the same, and the words of a Judean scholar of the Hellenistic Age can move a 20 year old living in 21st century Germany.
Spectacular animations as well!
You can’t bring yourself to do it but you can ask God to grant you belief. Like to Roman officer said, “Lord help my unbelief, I want to believe”
Without Jesus all is vanity
Ask God's spirit to help u understand the word. Every scripture is inspired by the holy spirit. U need the holy spirit for it to make sense to u.
I have the feeling that you say this, but something is bringing you to read this that is bigger than you and it just may very well be the one you deny😉
Thank you for the heartfelt words. Solomon wasn't Hellenistic however. May you have a good day
Not Christian but I saw the beautiful art and as an animation student couldn't help but watch. It's a beautifully animated and voice overed video. Interesting insight too!
Jlinus thanks for watching..... check out the gospel of John
Praise God. A seed has been planted .
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Love the visual representation and how you guys made these books really easy to understand. I have been discouraged in reading my Bible lately but this was helpful .
Thank you for simplifying it for us! It makes it so much easier to understand certain parts that seems so tricky!
This is my favorite verses in the book of Ecclesiastes. It gives me hope to keep on living.
Ecc. 11:9-10 kjv
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.
Amen, this is also one of my favorite verse by heart as a Young People. 🤍
“Fear the Lord and Keep his Commandments”
It’s hard to Master but its Worth it.
Thank You BibleProject. Liked to hear at Church someday.
Thank you for making this! It helped me understand Ecclesiastes so much better!
This is one of my favorite videos, art-wise; unbelievable! It's so unique, captivating, flawless.
honestly this book has helped me the most the last two years after coming out of college. The biggest things I've taken from this is what you guys mentioned. "Learn to be hold to things with an open hand because we only have control of our attitude(not our circumstances and events) and Life does have meaning which God will clear the hevel in the end.
Note to self: memorize this book so I can start quoting this to atheists since this book tackles 90% of the rationale of being one.
NTITAI, probably closer to say nihilists but at the time I hadn't experienced much of a difference between the two.
We share same first name ...
@@isaacmelchisedec9090 spell differently tho
chocoboy issac your name means laughter. That’s dope
I'm atheist and this book refutes nothing.
@@doodelay I dont think its trying to refute anything. Ecclesiastes is simply observing the world and how it is in a very literal sense. It's a relatable book imo.
I appreciate your work! What your putting out into the world is super awesome and very important Thank you and keep up the fantastic job! May God bless you all 🙏
The animation and storytelling is lit! Thank you for this wonderful masterpiece!
just donated, great work, keep it up :)
thanks!
The Bible Project you guys are Amazing!!!
Avel Yagudaev ... what is the Book of Kohelet? Is that the same as the Book of Ecclesiastes ? I love languages, so thanks for sharing...if that's true.
Learn to trust the Lord.
He knows everything, and He means you GOOD, so if you combine those two statements, you get,"Since God knows everything, there's no way for Him to mess up because He would know that wouldn't be beneficial for my life. And since God means me GOOD, then He's not going to do me any harm. So there's really no reason for me to not trust God."
Our Dad is in Heaven. Instead of being afraid of Him in the wrong way, it would be better for us to enjoy His love and energy lavishing on us.
God bless all:)
Captain Fire Thank you. I needed to read this. I am constantly troubled in my soul.
Captain Fire....great comment...blessings to you
Thanks for this video... it just came when I needed the most ❤️... God bless you guys 😊
Absolutely incredible book. I went through the exact same thing that this book describes. I was happy, beautiful wife, beautiful child, good job, house, cars, I’m blessed. Yet, my depression when I learned of the meaningless of the world on Earth, was worse than even the passing of my own grandfather, breakups, failures, the most agonizing personal experiences. I had been a lukewarm Christian my whole life, so I had not yet grasped this concept. When I did, my world fell apart. I spent days crying non stop, trying to find the meaning in the world, how would I continue if I couldn’t? How tell my daughter she will go through the same fate?
I had enough, and after years of not having gone to church, I decided I needed to go before I lost my sanity and became a drug addict or dead. My life CHANGED. As if in an instant, the days of agony as I thought of my meaninglessness had vanished. I found my purpose to continue. My life has never been the same ever since, and I will never go back to the life before.
By far,this is the most powerful video i’ve watched on this channel. Truly amazing. Very good work!!
I see the man who smokes as : “ been there done that”, many of us don’t like it, but it is the way it is.
I'm in tears! This is amazing! Praise God for this series!
this opened my eyes, i was scared to watch it but i don’t regret it ❤️grateful to have everyone on here as my siblings in Christ
I am so glad I have found the channel. So interesting and informative. Thank you
I love these kinds of books. It shows that the Bible does not shy away from critique
I love Ecclesiastes it puts a different perspective on life. I really didn’t read it in the tone that is shown in this video, it really just depends on how you perceive the message :) It helped me realized how this life is just a vapor and God is our focus.
I've been pulled toward the wisdom literature lately, and your 3 video overviews are so incredibly well done. The visuals are just beautiful and so evocative and just right for the subject matter. I'm looking forward to camping out in these books.
As life is so rough and tiring, enjoying the good gifts and present as the gift of God is really meaningful message, as the Wise say here in the book, love your wife and enjoy the harvest. First, know God and fear Him, secondly, don’t work too hard for yourself only.
OMG you guys are the answer to the prayer of my heart for my friend, Tears are coming to my eyes and I'm a 22 year old guy, I don't cry much. Ok maybe I cry to God but what I'm saying is this is like something too good to be true!! "We were as those who dream" Psalms! 'Nothing but the blood of Jesus Hallelujah!!!
Biruk Abate yes AMEN brother!!♥️ keep walking in the Lord’s footsteps. Every step has a meaning brother. Don’t doubt, just walk faith and trust in Him🙌🏾
I may be an agnostic, but I'll admit that even the inner atheist in me approves of this book. I can definitely understand when Thomas Wolfe said, "I am not given to dogmatic judgments in the matter of literary creation, but if I had to make one I could say that Ecclesiastes is the greatest single piece of writing I have ever known, and the wisdom expressed in it the most lasting and profound."
I really hope you would not just see this as a philosophy but rather God showing you, your time is limited in life without Him! Get back on your knees and pray to the Lord Jesus Christ
What's your opinion on anti-theist / the people who passionately have to Duke it out on every bible video I watch screaming "BRAINWASHED"?
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They, in essence, are brainwashed by the devil.
And the devil wishes to brainwash you and I as well.
But thanks be to God for His merciful provision of atonement, through the cross and blood of Jesus Christ.
@@mariagalleriaxi8632 Some people choose to believe there is a God, some choose to believe there isn't. In both camps you'll see people that denounce the other side, because "how are they so blind that they can't see my position is right?"
In reality there's no actual way to prove this. I choose to believe there is a God, and that He loves me and has done incredible things in my life, and there are no words that anyone can say, no actions anyone may take, that will convince me otherwise. Likewise, I know people who believe the opposite, and just as strongly.
If someone calls a Christian (or, really, someone who lives their life any different than they do) "brainwashed" in an aggressive manner like that, or jokes around, or immediately dismisses the opposite point of view "because there is no logic to it", they're pretty much just saying that they themselves believe in their own point of view as blindly and illogically as they think the opposite party does with theirs.
At the end of the day, whether or not there is a God, and who that God is, is a matter of faith. Nobody can prove it beyond a shadow of a doubt, as God is, pretty much by definition, beyond human understanding. I do believe there will be a time where the truth will be revealed for all to see, but until that time, us humans have to settle for what we believe in.
Hey, thanks for sharing.
Thank you! This is so helpful and simple in learning. Much success! God Bless !
The animations in this particular video are just sublime. Well done!
Idk this book may seem dark to some but to me it feels reassuring. Because instead of “no one will remember me😭”. It’s more to me “ask out you’re crush, do what you want as long as it makes you and God happy because no one will remember so do what makes you sing”
This is one of the most artistically designed videos I've ever seen! Very well done! And very underrated.
Also the concepts about Ecclesiastes really helps. I've always skipped this book but now am anxious to read through it.
If you're anxious then you will gain the most from it. Your brain is telling you this is the elephant in the room. It's big but... Not gonna bite lol.
I take the philosophy and wisdom for what it is. For all the (God this God that) I take it as an arbitrary value as you would in mathematics and literature(which this book is).
Consider this, without examining your sorrows they will haunt you forever and possibly be the end of you. Those who fail to examine their sorrows live in a self-imposed state of confusion. Upon examining and overcoming your sorrows you will have gained perspective and understanding otherwise known as wisdom.
The biggest harm you can do to yourself is to simply listen and follow. Questioning and answering is another route to wisdom and with each step you will fear less and less the possibilities sorrow and the uncertainty in your future .
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this is so beautiful and creative! may the Lord bless this ministry even more ❤
Thank you so much for the ministry! I have benefited a lot from this project. I know that God is with you.