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If I had money I would! But I don't....so, I can't... sorry, sincerely.... But ... I'd really like to tell ya how much this free resource is GREATLY appreciated....you know I could probably come up with 5$....but do you guy's have an address??.. I wouldn't be able to send it electronically!! Again, thank you ....the overview of Ecclesiastes was phenomenal! Thank you ❤️🇮🇱🇺🇲🖐️🐣
“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.” - Ecclesiastes 11:9 God will bring thee into judgement❤
I've had a Bible for as long as I can remember (childhood). I cannot believe how I never knew the Bible has an answer to everything! I would put my dusty Bible aside and read motivational books , be motivated for few minutes and go empty again. With the Bible is different, very different. This is God's Word people! Asking God the questions that He already answered. Leaving His Word in the house while I go out in the world searching for answers. I got bitten so many times searching for everything that God explains in a dusty book next to my bed.
How beautiful to find wisdom direction love peace in God precious word. It was there beside you all along, waiting patiently for you to find him. He was with you all along. May his powerful word continue to bless you as you grow into the wonderful person he designed you to be. Thanks for sharing very inspiring and heart warming.
I’m responding to a very old comment, but boy did you nail that little, ehh, proverb. Good job, I really like it ;) Flesh and blood did not reveal that to you.
Yesterday I was thinking about taking my own life because I feel overwhelmed with life. I feel stressed and sad and so many emotions. I’m a good person and people have treated me so badly and I don’t understand why. I prayed my way though my suicidal thoughts and Jesus comforted me and I fell asleep. I’m glad I’m still here and I’m glad I found this video to help me work though these feelings and understand like and death a little more.
That’s how I felt. Every time I had a hard time or felt forsaken I always read a Bible chapter before frustrating myself to sleep. The next day, relieved. Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
This Book has helped me so much with my mental health. I am an over thinker and I obsess over everything I do (especially in my ministry). It has been so comforting to read “Everything is meaningless/hevel” because it reminds me that I can’t work myself up into a frenzy because, at the end of the day, as long as God has approved me, nothing else matters. Maybe that sounds sad to some, but it has helped me so much.
Same here. Infact when I read this book the first time, I smiled. Because I finally felt unburdened. I felt like finally someone sees the very things I did and put them into better words than I could. The only difference is that I didn't have the answer whereas thanks to sweet LORD, he did.
It literally tells you that god punishes the good for the wicked. That the wicked get rewards for the righteous. That's not all loving nor is that balance. That's chaos personified
@@bradbarfuss6472 it doesn't tell you God punishes anyone it simply says that due to the chaos in the world that sin brought we all live in an unpredictable life which like smoke and therefore is unclear and unfair so we shouldn't stress too much over it and simply wait for God to clear this chaos and bring his perfect world.
Just turned 50, I feel death is coming quickly. God is always on my mind. I make six figures, great pension and benefits, healthy family but what I really want is peace & with God and Jesus. This is why I was created and I have done poorly figuring that out.
I don't know about anyone else, but I find the book of ecclesiastes extremely comforting. Right now, I'm in University studying engineering. I find the program quite stressful, not necessarily because of the amount of work I do, but by the amount of work OTHERS do. When others are always staying up in the wee hours of the night working, I feel like I have to too. But at the same time, I feel like everything I do is like a vapour, it doesn't matter. Why is everyone working so hard for a career, for success? As a Christian, I want to work for something that lasts. I enjoy engineering, but I don't want it to consume my life. It's just hard because some people get so caught up in one goal, and forget to consider the big picture of eternity. So I guess I like ecclesiastes because it confirms my preconceived notions, haha
Find Truth in scriptures , I meam real Truth not all this fully christain stuff, as a Former Engineer and head manager when I walked away after 33 years on in that trade, I had no idea what repent meant, turning away from all that worldy stuff, even though I work harder now and making a fraction of what I used to I am SO blessed.
As a physics student, i love this book as well hah. I think it's great that was is presented in this book, can be applied to everyone, no matter their beliefs. Atheists, Agnostics, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists etc... the core message in this book is something everyone can take to heart.
@hermit gains You have to remember that it is the Hebrew word “hevel” being translated into “meaningless”. So no, he’s not saying it is meaningless, that is just how some English translators render it. In the original language, the word “hevel” means that it is like vapor or smoke, fleeting/enigmatic.
In the ultimate sense, yes, life has zero meaning without God. Is it not true that rescuing a family from a house burning to the ground has meaning? Or turning loose a dog from a bar trap?
Honestly as a Christian, I've always stressed and become anxious and life's deepest questions. How to comprehend eternity, why do bad things happen to good people etc. I always felt like no matter how much I studied, I never found the answer. I never truly felt like I would have peace unless these questions are answered. I wanted to know anything and everything there is to know about God. My soul was uneasy and I was restless. It made it really tough to walk in confidence with Christ. Ecclesiates 12:9-14 has become one of the most important verses in my entire life. It quickly helped me realize that seeking to figure out these great questions about the mysteries of life wouldn't get me towards where I wanted. I based my faith on how much I knew the answers to life's greatest questions. I do belive research and intellectual thinking is important in the Christian faith, but knowing everything is impossible. Somethings... Like grasping eternity or knowing the motive behind God's actions are impossible for us as humans to guage (although eternity still freaks me out a Lil bit). Even Job never figured out why he suffered. Even if Job genuinely wanted to know he wasn't able to and simply would never have been able to comprehend it. We simply must have faith in him alone. If we did know the answers to life's greatest questions... I then raise the question whether believing in Jesus is truly faith. Faith requires realizing that even though you don't know everything... U know the one who does is keeping u in his arms. Don't stress your whole life about knowing everything. It is good to inquire and to learn, but don't stress it. Simply rely on him and keep his commandments. People have tried for thousands of years. Knowing life greatest answers aren't feasible. Proverbs 3:5 says “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding."
I see this is 2 years old, but I will comment anyway. 😬😬😬 The question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The same question I’ve heard my whole life especially by Christians. I believe I have an answer to that. That question implies that Godly rewards are based on works; and the belief that good life blessed and protected by God is rewarded by good works. If I’m good, then my life will be good. We never see a place in scripture, where good things are based on being “good.” We see God is a rewarder, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Without quoting many scriptures about how to receive blessing and protection, I believe the blessed life comes from a life of seeking God, Godly love, forgiveness, prayer and faith based on scripture that’s in your heart. Now the answers to Job, they’re clear in our face, but the problem is bad teachers keep telling us how to interpret Job. I’m KJV preferred but I have a Complete Jewish Bible sitting next to me, so I will use this. In Job 1:5 we see Job said “my sons might have sinned and blasphemed God in their thoughts. This is what Iyov (Job) did every time.” First thing I see here is fear. Job is offering sacrifices out of fear. Should fear sacrifices be acceptable to God? Shouldn’t it be based on a repentant heart? Another thing I see, adult children. They have their own houses and servants, we can agree these are adults or some type of age of reason. Yes? Ok, shouldn’t they be offering sacrifices for their own sins? How can a father force repentance for his grown children? He can’t, Job is just so deep in his own fear. Job 3:24(25) “for the thing I feared has overwhelmed me, what I dreaded has happened to me.” There is the complete answer to all of this. He didn’t believe God would protect him. He had faith in his fears, and obviously played this scenario out in his mind over and over. What’s the opposite of faith? Fear. If faith is the substance of things hoped for in God and the evidence of things not seen. Then fear is the substance of things dreaded in the devil, and evidence of things not seen. Basically, fear is opening the door to the enemy. “For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind.” Notice “spirit of fear.” Fear is a spirit, not an emotion as we’re taught in school. Fear can be resisted. That means Job had been entertaining a spirit of fear more than he had faith in God’s protection. The short answer of why did this happen to Job? You reap what you sow! It’s good to ask the tough questions. Most pastors and people shy away from them and conclude (escape the answer with) God is mysterious. Put them before you and expect answers from God, He will give you all the answers. 🙂
@@Shadrake You’re right! You do need answers to everything. God will answer you. I have never failed to receive an answer to why. I will be honest I did have to wait many years to hear why to several issues because of anger problems. I did feel a heavy conviction to handle it during that time, and I didn’t know they were related, but as soon as I did answers came. It’s hard to know exactly why you’re not hearing your answers yet. Many years ago, I used to pray “Lord, please prepare me to receive an answer.” Now when something happens, I ask the Lord, “Where did I miss it?” As in, where did I miss my direction? Even with other people, I ask, but I had to get to place to learn to keep my mouth SHUT when I get an answer. I’m like you, I gotta know WHY to everything and have a hard time moving on without it. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. I believe we have to get to place where we believe the Word works or admit to ourself we don’t. If the Word isn’t working, the fault is on our end. For me to hear answers I had to mature in Christ; be ready to hear my faults, not blame God, not be sinfully angry at others, not be discouraged and not run from God. I’m not saying these are your problems, but just encouraging you to change tactics. Ask God to show you why you can’t get your answers. He loves you, He wants you to hear from Him. That’s part of the close relationship He wants to have with us through Christ.
@@KristiTalk Thank you! That's really encouraging to hear. Being reminded of Matthew 7:7-8 is good, I wasn't thinking of it. You're really speaking so much truth. Thank you so much for taking the time to write all that out ^_^ God bless you
Only paying attention to how it reveals an apparent pointlessness of life, it can appear to be quite a downer. However, when one notices the grains of hope sprinkled in, the misery may then fade away, banished by hope and a renewed and fortified joy in the same way darkness is banished and retreats away in the presence of a shining light. Those bits of hope point the frustrated and downtrodden soul to God as the solution to the problems presented in Ecclesiastes. Though major apparent sources of joy and meaning in life, such as wealth, power, status, or pleasure...etc., fail to bring true joy and meaning, they can still provide some. Additionally, by pointing out that God, out of His sovereign control of divine providence, allows people to enjoy these things and gain joy and meaning from them, by a "transitive property of deriving joy and meaning," the reader may realize that God is ultimately the source of joy and meaning in life. If these things provide joy and meaning, but those things were provided by God, then it seems that God ultimately provided the joy and meaning a person gains in life. Then comes the final grain of hope, that loving the Lord and keeping His commandments as the duty of man is the true meaning of life in which true joy and meaning may be provided. Meanwhile, those other things alone only provide temporary glimpses of the true joy and meaning of life, as "people drink water from wells, but the water that Jesus offers is of a quality in which those who drink from Jesus will never thirst again," having gained true and complete fulfillment. Also, this all comes out of Ecclesiastes alone. When one compares to how perfect obedience to Godly law and wisdom in Proverbs does not account for all of life's complexities, and Ecclesiastes reveals how some of these things sometimes go wrong in a life and world that is not always fair, one is even more greatly compelled to wonder why this is so? Why is life like this? Why is there death, unfairness, suffering...etc? This is explained when one looks back within the entire Bible, back to Genesis, when God told Adam and Eve and the serpent how their sins had cursed the world and themselves. Through Ecclesiastes, we see more clearly what God meant. For example, work was said to be made more difficult. For example, without a sense of purpose and meaning, work does become more tedious, wearisome, and burdensome. Another example: death was the ultimate result of sin. Death is the cause of much of the "vexation of spirit" one experiences when contemplating the meaning of life, as its equalizing nature makes meaningless the distinctions that exist among people, its finaliy makes efforts and chasing after things pointless, since they will be gone soon anyway. Death diminishes the joy and meaning of life quite a bit as a result. This is also explained when one looks forward to other parts of the Bible, such as the 4 Gospels, when God as Jesus, reveals and expounds the truths He had been sharing with humanity since Adam and Eve. For example, there is the claim in John that Jesus is the way the truth and the life and that no man may come to the father any other way. There is no answer, no meaning of life outside of Jesus, and therefore God as well, since Jesus is God. From all this and more, we see that Ecclesiastes, as well as each other work in the Bible, is like a puzzle piece of truth, that when fitted with the other revealed truths and divine wisdom of the mind of God, reveals the nature of God (in terms of His loving goodness) and His redemption plan for Humanity, (which saves His most beloved creation and vindicates His loving good nature). Hope this helps! 😊
This reminds me a lot of mindfulness. Not trying to obsessively try to fix things that can't be fixed, not living for the future. But accepting the present, because that's all there is. I'm reading the bible for the first time and I think this is the most spectacular book so far.
not to disregard the channel but you might be better off reading the books of the Bible without any prior knowledge of them so as not to expect the same conclusion but to see which parts speak directly to you. Reading into things can be dangerous
I had a teacher in college who likened "hevel" this way: "Soap bubbles, soap bubbles, everything is soap bubbles!" It seems there and within your grasp, until you reach it and it pops into nothingness. I love how in Ecclesiastes you see the meaninglessness of life, and yet there is a glimpse of the meaning hiding behind what is meaningless. And that meaning is fleshed out in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
It's interesting that it seems to be saying that "yes, in fact there IS no hope" and what our soul knows to be true is true, that our hope is in Him, in God alone, and THAT is encouraging.
I like the soap bubbles metaphor, thank you for sharing it. Soap bubbles can be beautiful if you take the time to appreciate them and watch how the light catches on them as they float. But if you try to control them or expect them to last forever you will end up frustrated and disappointed when they inevitably pop or float out of your grasp.
When you fear God, you will keep his 10 commandments, when you keep his 10 commandments you know you fear God, they are synonymous. This is “wisdom” and the whole duty of man.
I lost my eldest daughter to a fentanyl overdose 3 months ago. My youngest, and only other child, is addicted to it as well. I have no control over anyone or anything. This video really helped me this morning. I will read Ecclesiastes again with a different mindset. Thank you for this beautiful overview
My walk has been so much better and I am stronger. I had a vision of Jesus holding my girl last Sunday during worship. I still cry a lot because I miss her presence in my life. My youngest went into the Good Samaritan rehab program 4 months ago. Praise God she is walking with the Lord and is clean and sober. She started a job this week and is working on getting her boys back. Aged 3 & 4 months whom we have had since she gave birth and went into treatment. Thank you for the prayers everyone. God is so good and hears our cries.
When you truly think about it life is meaningless. No matter what we do or how much we accomplish in this world. It all comes to nothing. Time will eventually erase all of us. But we as Christ followers are admonished to not put our hope in this world. We're just wafaring strangers here. We are to store up treasures in heaven, where we'll have them for all eternity. Sometimes, actually more than not, I think about how fleeting this life truly is, and it's a depressing thought. Then when I think of Almighty God's promises that he has for us in eternity, which is our real existence, this life is just a very very brief stop, my heart is renewed and full of joy when I think about a place where we'll be with our Lord and savior for all eternity.
I need to know, how does this bring peace to you? That life is meaningless (which it is) and God allows for this meaninglessness? I'm very sincere and I hope you see this and answer.
@@miker1582 that's simple. Our purpose for being created was to serve God. But we've been deceived and lied to that this world is all about what we have now and how much we can accomplish here. We serve him by reading and abiding in his word. It's truly the best way. The reason we are so disappointed in this life, in things i.e possessions is because we know in our hearts that no matter how much we strive to accomplish and accrue, it all comes to nothing. God said in his word that if we followed Christ we'd suffer persecution and hardship. But for true believers we know that our inheritance is not of this world and it's eternal.compared to a few fleeting years we have here. So much more awaits us on the other side of eternity. Again only for the ones who truly believe and trust in God. So much more I'd like to tell you but I'm working now. I'll send another reply when time permits.
@@kevinharrissr5255 I truly appreciate you taking the time to answer. As a short personal background, for context, I am a christian (ortodox), both my parents are strong believers, my relatives are in general. It's just that through reading a ton, personal experience and in the end gut feeling, I started to loose faith that God actually exists as the bible depicts it. I stopped believing in the resurrection or even Jesus having been born from a virgin Mary. Coming back to my question and your answer, I feel like you wrote beautiful ideas, but somehow parallel to my question.. I am not 'disappointed in this life' as you say. I would actually be at peace and living fully if I knew God truly didn't exist. I don't see life without God as meaningless as the one without him, not at all. Why such statements? Because without God, you accept the hazard of life as it happens, a complete miracle we developed as human beings in a Universe that is unfathomably huge, on this planet, and the way we did it. And then I derive meaning from what surrounds me: having and growing a child, working to help others, challenging the mind through reading and the body through a fitness regime and so on. Everything per se is without meaning of course, the absolute beauty being that through the mind you, yourself are able to give meaning to anything you choose. However, through believing in God, if I have to accept that he truly does exists and acts, and has acted through what the bible and the religious history affirms, than I begin to start asking why did this God put me trough this meaningful life in the first place, if he doesn't want as here, but in the "eternal life". What's with this incredibly complicated middle ground between us and him? I am much more at peace without him than with, mainly because of this reason (and many more less important ones). How do you find peace in knowing that God puts you through this meaningful life? This was my question, and was sparked by your initial post.
This book was the Unwavering response to all crippling philosophies being shoveled in our direction daily, unaware that we are slowly being buried away in shallow graves. I’m thankful to God for His Wisdom in easing all my angst and worries in the face of adversity and despair.
Reminds me to not worry so much about my accomplishments and my health but to enjoy God's gift and know that he is the only meaningful thing. Appreciate/ love others because we all end the same. Praise God before all things. Great book. ❤☝️✝️
@Benedict Abumere I’m still trying to figure that out honestly at the same time although it’s my favorite book. Sometimes I feel like I can’t really enjoy things for the fear of being “too worldly”
@@lindalatelyI understand that. God doesn’t have us here to simply suffer. We are called to enjoy the gifts, He’s given us, but that’s the key. Remembering, He has blessed them to us. Being grateful when we have little, and being grateful when we have much. Always, placing God first, and always thanking God first. Knowing He is our God. He has provided, He has made a way, and just living with Him, and loving Him one step at a time. Anything can happen at any moment. Holding on to anything but Christ is the problem. When we keep our eyes focused on Him, it allows us to experience His fullness in every season. And that, is the fear and wisdom of God. Something God has been teaching me recently. Stay focused on our Father, and grateful in all circumstances, and He will always make a way. He will always be there. Our life here is but of hevel, but our life afterwards is far more abundant with Him then we could ever imagine. One beautiful day at a time friend. 💜🙏🏻☺️
The more you read this book , the more you will understand life. It also taught me that Wisdom comes at a price but with peace that transcends all understanding. Amazing animation and narratives 💜
Right from the word Qohelet 0:17, “one who gathers people”, till the end, I knew this is God speaking to me and revealing to me “great and hidden things” which I did not know. Thank you, with warm heart, fear of the Lord, and unwavering trust in His word. 🙏🏾
After reading Ecclesiastes for the first time, and having the teachings of Socrates in the back of my head. I spent years thinking about Life and Existing, and the apposite. I still ponder and discuss this and similar topics, for me its so fascinating and deep. So far this book has been so impactful and life changing, that I honestly would not know who I would be without it.
And the word became flesh and he dwelled with us for 33 years he came to Earth To Die For Us so that we may have a chance to spend all eternity and Heaven Can you even grasp your mind around eternity versus what 60 to 80 years here I'm already 50 years old I can't wait to be with Jesus but this world isn't such an evil place and that's why he is allowing all of these things to go on because people all around the world are sending against him and denying him he demanded his disciples to go out into the world and preach the gospel so we do the same thing we have one of two places our souls are Eternal or flesh is not tell everybody you possibly can about the love of Jesus and what he did for us on that cross without him shedding his blood on the cross there would be no possibility for humans to be saved God bless you and when you get down or you look at everything that's going on think of the world to come Heaven is going to be a place that we cannot even imagine your beauty no sickness being with the Lord just hang on and obey the Lord God bless you all
I myself am agnostic but have recently read this book and taken note. We are all human, regardless of our faith or lack thereof. It's a thought-provoking book, and I really have to ponder on it a little as I read and after I read it. Thank you for the video.
When I was a baby Christian it was a struggle to pick myself up after reading Ecclesiastes. It’s changed my perspective of life. In a depressing sort of way. That everything under the sun is vain. One moment we're alive, the other we are dead and alone. Jesus Christ is our only sense of fulfilment🧡
This book is highly underrated! it would actually be a good intro for non-believers. I really needed this today bc i suffer from understanding why my life is not like anyone else’s. As a widow, i don’t know what God wants me to do with my life. i must work but it doesn’t fulfill me anymore bc i don’t have a family.
Pray for God to show you His purpose ❤I would maybe start your day every morning by going into a quiet place and just sitting in silence and peace with Him and just being there in His presence I have to do this very early before my children wake up but it is worth it I have found the most comfort, wisdom and discernment in this quiet place my secret place the hiding place where I meet with our beloved father I am also a widow with five children two small ones under the age of 9 and I find purpose in my ministry at home and sharing the gospel with others and praying for divine appts just basically a life of service and I’m sure maybe God will put on my heart to serve him in any other ways he wishes to use me, but I know that if you spend time with him, he will speak to you and put things on your heart to show you purpose we all have a special purpose it might not be the same as others but it’s our unique purpose he has will for our lives. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. I am very excited for you to find the purpose that God has for you. I know he will put it on your heart, I will keep you in prayer. May the Lord keep you safe and protected and flourishing in the Lord before you in life to do. ❤🙏
I’m going through a lot right now. This just this video on what I’m about to read as already sent through me an enormous amount of peace. I’m at ease with everything now and will just focus on Jesus and experience life as it is not what I believe it ought to be ! Brilliant ! Amen
For some reason, Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books. Really enjoyed your translation and summary of this.. Thank you for giving me more insight..
Both I and my wife worked together and raised our standard of life, As we started enjoying the fruit of our labor, I lost her to death, since then my life isn't the same again, I find comfort in this video, thanks very much
My life😢❤🙏similar my children and I lost my husband in 2020 and then my father in 2021 and only because I found Christ have I been able to live life and now that I found Him I wouldn’t change a thing even though I wish my husband were here I know we had to experience the feeling of being absolutely broken to be able to seek Jesus w a genuine heart and allow Him to transform me I’m grateful for the beautiful covenant of marriage God allowed me to share with my husband, but now that I have died to my old self and I live a new life. I live to serve him every day for the rest of my life, and I can die happily, knowing that in life, I experienced a beautiful marriage, some people might be called to remarry and that’s OK, but I know that God put it on my heart that I won’t be my husband‘s widow forever devote my life to serving God by sharing the gospel and teaching my children. A life filled with Christ because I heard God say to me “You are mine❤”
This is do beautiful. Such a simple and clear explanation. I just can't help ot but feel so proud of your team and all the incredible works you're doing.
This really just changed my life if the Bible project wasn't here I don't know how I would be able to follow and understand the word of god my brain never focuses long enough to take anything from my readings the Bible project breaks everything down for simple minds like mine and I love it thank you !
I really got into this book last night. It’s wisdom is top tier and it’s a shame most don’t talk about it. It talks about accepting the entropy of the world, and the confirmation bias, and paradoxal interpretations people and the world have. Most do things solely for an outcome, most have such a hypothetical mindset they can’t be antithetical enough to see the beauty even in the dire. He says focus on the righteousness of God, that’s all that matters make that a life style.. all will be given to you, it may not be given as the world things given means. But peace Focus on what you can control place your anxieties there not in the duality of the mind to control, look for certainty, or approval in things outside of yourself. Easier said then done but whew!! So Good!
This may be my favorite illustration/illumination in the series so far. Thank you again for creating these marriages of drawing and Scripture to help better explain some of the things we may miss by reading alone.
I recently read Ecclesiastes for the first time after watching this video. What an insightful book! I wonder why I had never heard it preached on before. I think it would be interesting to compare Ecclesiastes to Jesus' teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven. I think that it's a fair conclusion to make that everything is hevel unless it is building the Lord's kingdom
Ahhh yes I feel like Ecclesiastes is so comforting and so true! It’s like a daily reminder that things will always be okay and nothing is truly guaranteed in this world, so having this acknowledgement makes life’s simplicity enjoyable (fearfully and as it should be.) 🙏🏻
I feel there is a lovely twist in Ecclesiastes where the author forsakes giving up their name as they know even giving their name to their writing is “Hevel”. I think that is a lovely touch, very wise and in keeping with the message; that the author is anonymous and no one know who wrote it! I love that 😊 😊😊
@@pedrorodriguez2129 because it makes everything in life more enjoyable. Because it gives you more reason to not afraid of God's second coming. It gives you hope because there is always light at the end of the tunnel, God bless you bro
That's kind of like the christian life.Were broken and crying over our sins but also rejoice and sing for what Christ did.Christians sure are a paradox.
@@wisanggenikertyaadi9568to add to your point the darkest time is when true light comes to life. We as human beings have killed the Son of God and incarnate that came to not condemn the world but to save the world but in his most torturous, painful, and horrible moment before Christ Jesus died he begged to the Father to forgive humans for they act in ignorance and unbelief. 3 days after he died he came back from the dead conquering sin and death and showing humanity God's unlimited love, grace, and mercy. Then he offers us everlasting life, love, peace, and salvation to those that simply believe in him hence why this is the Good News or in my opinion the most perfect news humans had in their history. Through Christ, death is life, darkness is light, hopelessness is hope, hate is love, meaningless is meaningful. There is so much joy, purpose, hope and meaning living for the one that loves you, died for you, and lives for you and me forever.
@@junkim5853 , what do I do if this is actually the thins that makes me angry and restless the most - the fact there supposedly is a God that allows for this meaningless life?
This book brought a lot of tremble in my heart, I had just decided to give it my all to the father or try to at least for once in for all, because I was probably the angriest person you could even meet, and one time I was like “enough” I’ve always known about him and always get like he was with me, but I was miserably angry at him for that my family was always stressed about rent or bills or death and any of that grief, I could never see a change in life even though we were slowly getting more stuff, even though I was blessed from the start, I ignored the blessings, but I said that he will take away all my burdens if I bring them to him, so I did, been like a week or so, I feel weird everyday, voices in my head, mines, and probably his, when I read this book I thought to my self “I’m an 18 year old boy who just wants to be blessed with riches so he can also bless, but if everything is meaningless, then should I just die broke?” Money has always been a problem, so I just want to get rid of that, and now that I can you’re telling me that it’s meaningless? I’m still a bit confused, but then I talked with the father and I came to a realization that, dying broke or rich is meaningless, if you don’t walk with him, the point of life is to die for and with, because the real prize is heaven, but the human mind can’t fit that into their heads because of all the grief that comes with death and how in love we are with worldly things
It's crazy to think sometimes that individuals have, are and will experience what I am feeling right now and I am not the first one. Always knew but haven’t grasped it properly. I have been praying for a year for an answer (I have been inconsistent with prayer, while sin). I received an answer yesterday after a year of struggling with my relationship with God because of my hardened heart in what he wanted me to do with my life. In this case it was with my education and onwards into life, “what do you want me to do with my life" and “can I get an answer what it is” ”Do I have a role in your plan, God?” “I am doing well in your education your plans or is it something ekse” "I don't want to do it if I won’t feel happy or it’s not in your plans”. I have been praying occasionally but true wanting to give up has been empty to me in my life, because I knew God could answer my question but felt doubts. Then I heard in the lines “I have already told you” “You don’t need to understand right now” “Do everything with the effort to please God and God only and give everything to him what is broken” I heard Ecclesiastes and Galatians 5 which have really spoken to me in this moment. | It began last year when I started better than usual in school, then became doubtful and ended up not doing well at the end. I am in my 12th grade right now and it has begun well but I don’t feel happy about it. My grade had been great, but dropped harder than ever. I now know that I just need to do everything I got right now, even though I might not fix what I have missed up so far, but for now onwards I know I am in God’s plans, truely and I just need to have faith in him. Everything else will line up and I will find joy in him. I know no matter what I do well right now in His name, I should not be foolish and not just do nothing. I thank God that has answered me. Now that I think of it, he had already answered it this whole time but I didn’t hear it until now. Sorry if the comment was clunky, but I just want to write it out there. I tried mulitple ways to write this comment but ended with this
Love love love this.. makes me want to read Bible and understand more. Thank God for the wonderful channel you got.. May this be a blessing and glory to God alone. God bless your ministry..
If you live in the same area that you grew up in you will notice that you drive down streets that mum or dad drove you down when you were a kid, remembering childhood memories at every turn of the road makes me feel that I am just treading (or driving) the same old path that I have done for decades I find that moving about the same area that I have done for decades really highlights to me that time marches very quickly and that this time that I travel down the road has no more meaning than the first time I traveled down the road, going back and forth round and round really makes me think of Hevel and for me it symbolises chasing after the wind
This is one of my favorite books in the bible. This, Job, and proverbs, and the way you put it together here makes it even clearer. Great work, the may God bless you for it.
I’ve been reading proverbs, psalms and Ecclesiastes on and off for years. I really enjoy this video / teaching, I appreciate the info provided! I will like, subscribe and continue to learn.
Every one of these videos simply moves and amazes me. They are so well put together and I am so blessed to have found them! Thank you so much for the work you all do at The Bible Project. I pray for continued support by all that watch and use these fantastic resources.
I will just share this here. I’m still seeking God’s revelation but I started reading Ecclesiastes yesterday and it drew my mind back to a dream I had about 3-4 months ago. I won’t go much into the details of the dream but in one part of it, I climbed up some stairs amongst hundreds of other people who were students graduating with me. We were trying to get our group pictures taken. I was trying to find a spot on one of the stairs to sit on but it seemed everywhere was full so I kept climbing up. There were two groups of us. Facing the camera, on the right side at the very top the sun shined very brightly. Almost blinding. And on the left side with the other group of students was a really heavy shade. I managed to find a spot and I sat down on the right side. The sun was so bright that I couldn’t even see the camera. But I thought to myself “The sun is bright so I will definitely be noticed on the picture either way.” After the picture was taken, I looked at the photo and I couldn’t even find myself considering I was one of the few that had the sun beaming at them. In fact, no one’s face could be traced be it under the sun or under the shade. Plus, there were so many of us. Then a voice spoke to me saying “You are one of many and your life is like a passing wind and you will soon be forgotten”. I woke up shook and saddened. Yet again, a hard pill to swallow but Ecclesiastes highlights it well, I think. I have been asking God for a revelation and I strongly believe I’m getting there. All in his timing. I just wanted to share. I hope you find answers. Be blessed.
Your channel have changed my whole perspective in reading the Bible... I am learning so much and never release the Bible has such great dept... I feel like I am in a Bible school.... Thank you for all your videos. I will keep coming back to it
GOD HAS GIVEN ME EVERYTHING I WILL EVER NEED!!! HE DESERVES ALL OF OUR PRAISE!! THE GENERATIONS OF ALL MY FAMILY HAS GIVEN ME THIS GREAT TIME!!!! IF THEY COULD LOOK DOWN ON THIS EARTH!!! THEY WOULD REALIZE GOD HAS DONE A GREAT JOB THRU THEM ALL!!! PRAISE GOD JESUS IS LORD!!! THANK YOU JESUS !!! IT IS A GREAT TIME TO BE ALIVE!!!!!!!
Wow these videos have really helped me, I am a visual learner and these really draw it out for me *pun intended* thank you so much a lot of people don't like to read nowdays and this really helps explain a lot thank you
Makes you understand that all the work of existential philosophers themselves is "Hevel" in light of the magnificent wisdom we have in God's word. He did it first, and wrapped it up, thousands of years before any Albert Camus even started musing over the problem of evil...we would have been saved many diatribes if only they had read the word.
Yeah I was thinking of the same thing. A lot of Philosophers didn't realize that the same wisdom they say to be modern is only found in ancient but timeless book, the bible.
As a grad student in philosophy, most philosophers post Kant don't see their work as groundbreaking or as anything "new," but a reiteration of past experiences and theories that properly subvert commonly held, cultural philosophies. Kierkegaard and Camus certainly didn't theirs as special.
Warren Arthur I really enjoy these videos but Buddhism also talks about something similar to this idea of "hevel" and I'm sure there's philosophy even older than that to talk of this idea. Anyway, I believe we should not be focused on who did what first but on finding of the truth.
everybody with sense has these same thoughts without reading the bible which is quoting a man. further more, the tao te ching was written thousands of years ago and says exactly the same things
I have been blessed by Bible project. These productions are so well done. it reminds me of when I would read His word as a child. uncomplicated and full of inspiration. May God continue to blesz you all. Love hope and peace to all.
@@adamgoodword7888 well you can't exactly judge him my bro, he could be a new Christian, he could have no Bible study experience, and many more. God bless
Thank you n God Bless you all in abundance TBP team! You make the Bible stories come alive and such pleasure and exciting reading my Bible now. Love all your Godly work. ♥️♥️♥️😍😍😍
I really like your take on this. Which commentaries helped you the most with this conclusion? I am trying to get through some different ones for interpreting this book but they all go in different directions and start with different assumptions.
@@bibleproject Hi! You don't believe me when I reveal this is the day when 'Hevel' is to be cleared away. This is the day when all who know their God and their Saviour will not perish for it is the Day of wrath against the unrepentant wicked who definitely will never choose to change being proud and selfish to the extreme and who hate Godly principles. You probably believe God spoke to Abraham and Sarah by angelic visitation. Also Moses and Joshua face to face, as well as the prophets and also Mary who gave birth to Yehoshua in the First Coming of the Son of God, but you like all other preachers and teachers will determine this could never happen again. But you and all preachers are wrong because I was spoken to. On that day God instructed me by his chosen angel to remove my shoes before entering before my Elohim. I was told I was not important and the angel told me she was not important. All I was told would save this world from the destruction it faces today but no one will listen to investigate further. I have obeyed my God by investigating what is going on in this world searching the internet and by reading books to prove all things. I don't know everything but I do know I must find someone, somehow, who will investigate and be led by the Spirit of God as I have been instructed. I was told I would find this person and would tell very important people about the Coming again of our Messiah into this world over 49yrs ago, however that Son of God was caught away to His Father's throne before the serpent could devour the woman's child. You don't want to believe this but it is true. It is what is written and what is written is true. It is not as preachers and teachers determine it to be by men's imaginations but it is as it is written. Of course you are quite right to ignore me if you want because on that day when I am to speak to these important people a man at the top of the pyramid will order me to be killed but I have divine protection and will not die. The one who I was told would command my death will be brought down. However some of the people aligned with him will choose life and mercy from God on that day. This must happen because it is what God told me would happen.
I love both of your videos about the book of Ecclesiastes. I can totally confirm with the teacher's words, and I always try to accept the inevitabilities of life. Some people are more lucky than others, but that doesn't mean that I shouldn't try to pursue happiness. Though it's much safer to be happy with the little things you have, then with the big things you don't. In short, be humble. Pride only comes before fall.
I thank you so much for making these videos, I only hope and pray God gives me this wisdom and understanding of His word so I may be able to explain it to people in this way. I was having such a hard time understanding this book and through God’s wisdom you made it more clear. Thank you God for working through you!
Please pray for me. I’m having urges to end everything. My wife left me and no longer loves me. Please pray that I think rationally and get over this. Please help me God
The bible project is the gift that keeps on giving. I truely believe you guys have made an impact on those and the young generation who find it hard reading the bible and understanding it all. Here we are in 2020. Thank you 🙏🏼
Currently it’s one of my favourite books!! Reading it is super healing...Especially the “enjoying life” parts. Ecclesiastes is used to reprogram and replenish an overworked mind, that went way off course, for way too long, giving it permission to slow down and enjoy the simple things. Thank you Lord! He’s literally the Best!!
Discovering the wisdom books have taken initiative for me to move forward. Being in a dark place for a while, these books (Ecclesiastes) specifically, has made me sob like a child. Love god, as he is the only one that can guide us.
Why would you want to earn money with the Bible? We can learn much from the story of Jesus visiting the Temple when the Pharisees were selling "offers" in it.
+Oshea Faustus The reason the moneyhandlers were at fault was because they were cheating people out of their money and turning the temple into a cheater's market. Also, they would have to sell the posters in order to make them in the first place. That's why Bibles are sold.
Nothing we do has relevance or meaning intrinsically. Everything we do has relevance and meaning reflectively, if we do it from a motive of love for God. Loving God is the single purpose of your life, and He made this world "just real enough" to form you into someone who can relate with God in a true, lasting relationship. And when I say lasting...
Out of all the videos ive seen from bibleproject, this is the realest one ...its like a basic eye opener to everyone thats constantly moving way too fast. "Take no thought of your life, what you will eat, drink, what clothes to wear."
Thank you for this. I experience depression and suicidal ideations more often than not... This recent time the book of Ecclesiastes was put into my spirit. I put it off because I didn't want to experience more heaviness on top of what I was feeling. I knew it ended well, but I know it was going to take a while to read to get there. Thank you for this overview. Now I can read His Word with a different perspective... another example of me trying to have control over some aspect of my life🤦🏾♀️ now that I think about it...The Holy Spirit already knows what I'm going through...I didn't need to do Him a favor by seeing the end before even starting... I'm glad there's grace.
Good overview. Chapter 5 really blows the lid off and exposes the deception of accumulating wealth. The smokescreen of amassing money and riches in this world. As someone who has been in the game, it is 100% true. Namely: "Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!" (5:10 NLT) and "The rich seldom get a good night's sleep" (v12) and "Hoarding riches harms the saver" (v13) and "We all come to the end of our lives as naked and empty-handed as on the day we were born" (v15). The NLT Bible has rendered a very good version of this book.
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If I had money I would!
But I don't....so, I can't... sorry, sincerely....
But ... I'd really like to tell ya how much this free resource is GREATLY appreciated....you know I could probably come up with 5$....but do you guy's have an address??.. I wouldn't be able to send it electronically!!
Again, thank you ....the overview of Ecclesiastes was phenomenal!
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"Enjoy life as you experience it, not as you think it ought to be." Great overview of Ecclesiastes
“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.”
- Ecclesiastes 11:9
God will bring thee into judgement❤
Perfectly said ❤️🙏
That's the key to enjoy life and the things God gave us according to this book amen. Total trust in God and his plan for our lives.
I've had a Bible for as long as I can remember (childhood). I cannot believe how I never knew the Bible has an answer to everything! I would put my dusty Bible aside and read motivational books , be motivated for few minutes and go empty again. With the Bible is different, very different. This is God's Word people!
Asking God the questions that He already answered. Leaving His Word in the house while I go out in the world searching for answers. I got bitten so many times searching for everything that God explains in a dusty book next to my bed.
The word of the Bible is not just powerful emotionaly but also spiritualy
Books will inspire you but the bible is life!
Spirit and life.
indeed
How beautiful to find wisdom direction love peace in God precious word. It was there beside you all along, waiting patiently for you to find him. He was with you all along. May his powerful word continue to bless you as you grow into the wonderful person he designed you to be. Thanks for sharing very inspiring and heart warming.
Ecclesiastes and Job teach the Bible's most practical lessons about how to live happily in a world one can't understand.
Amen
That is the true blessing of the wisdom books.
Haha, my 2 favorite books actually.
These are my two favorite books
Based department; NN taleb is calling for you.
Life under the sun has nothing to offer.
Life under the Son has everything to offer.
I’m responding to a very old comment, but boy did you nail that little, ehh, proverb. Good job, I really like it ;) Flesh and blood did not reveal that to you.
Raif Barrett Amen brother
Amen!
Amen
This works only in English :(
Yesterday I was thinking about taking my own life because I feel overwhelmed with life. I feel stressed and sad and so many emotions. I’m a good person and people have treated me so badly and I don’t understand why. I prayed my way though my suicidal thoughts and Jesus comforted me and I fell asleep. I’m glad I’m still here and I’m glad I found this video to help me work though these feelings and understand like and death a little more.
How are you doing?
Hope all is well with you
Hope all is well
How are you doing now?
That’s how I felt. Every time I had a hard time or felt forsaken I always read a Bible chapter before frustrating myself to sleep. The next day, relieved.
Psalm 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
This Book has helped me so much with my mental health. I am an over thinker and I obsess over everything I do (especially in my ministry). It has been so comforting to read “Everything is meaningless/hevel” because it reminds me that I can’t work myself up into a frenzy because, at the end of the day, as long as God has approved me, nothing else matters.
Maybe that sounds sad to some, but it has helped me so much.
Me too
Same here. Infact when I read this book the first time, I smiled. Because I finally felt unburdened. I felt like finally someone sees the very things I did and put them into better words than I could. The only difference is that I didn't have the answer whereas thanks to sweet LORD, he did.
It literally tells you that god punishes the good for the wicked. That the wicked get rewards for the righteous. That's not all loving nor is that balance. That's chaos personified
@@bradbarfuss6472 it doesn't tell you God punishes anyone it simply says that due to the chaos in the world that sin brought we all live in an unpredictable life which like smoke and therefore is unclear and unfair so we shouldn't stress too much over it and simply wait for God to clear this chaos and bring his perfect world.
@@CozyToni
Be in God's Presence, and then what?
The whole book is my testimony, i tried everything the world had to offer and nothing satisfied ! Amazing book !
And even truer to me. I worked hard and had little satisfaction, and now I take life easy, and there is little to no diferrence at all!
Felix Walne me too!!!!
Amen, same here!!
Amen! Same here brother!
Just turned 50, I feel death is coming quickly. God is always on my mind. I make six figures, great pension and benefits, healthy family but what I really want is peace & with God and Jesus. This is why I was created and I have done poorly figuring that out.
I don't know about anyone else, but I find the book of ecclesiastes extremely comforting.
Right now, I'm in University studying engineering. I find the program quite stressful, not necessarily because of the amount of work I do, but by the amount of work OTHERS do. When others are always staying up in the wee hours of the night working, I feel like I have to too. But at the same time, I feel like everything I do is like a vapour, it doesn't matter. Why is everyone working so hard for a career, for success? As a Christian, I want to work for something that lasts. I enjoy engineering, but I don't want it to consume my life. It's just hard because some people get so caught up in one goal, and forget to consider the big picture of eternity. So I guess I like ecclesiastes because it confirms my preconceived notions, haha
Find Truth in scriptures , I meam real Truth not all this fully christain stuff,
as a Former Engineer and head manager when I walked away after 33 years on in that trade, I had no idea what repent meant, turning away from all that worldy stuff, even though I work harder now and making a fraction of what I used to I am SO blessed.
That's great
Likewise my dude, how's it going nowadays?
God be praised :)
As a physics student, i love this book as well hah. I think it's great that was is presented in this book, can be applied to everyone, no matter their beliefs. Atheists, Agnostics, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists etc... the core message in this book is something everyone can take to heart.
Life has no meaning without God. 🙏🏾 Everything is truly HEVEL.
AMEN.
I agree, but how does this bring any peace to you? That there is a God that allows for this meaningless life?
@hermit gains You have to remember that it is the Hebrew word “hevel” being translated into “meaningless”. So no, he’s not saying it is meaningless, that is just how some English translators render it. In the original language, the word “hevel” means that it is like vapor or smoke, fleeting/enigmatic.
What about social media? 😉
In the ultimate sense, yes, life has zero meaning without God. Is it not true that rescuing a family from a house burning to the ground has meaning? Or turning loose a dog from a bar trap?
Honestly as a Christian, I've always stressed and become anxious and life's deepest questions. How to comprehend eternity, why do bad things happen to good people etc. I always felt like no matter how much I studied, I never found the answer. I never truly felt like I would have peace unless these questions are answered. I wanted to know anything and everything there is to know about God. My soul was uneasy and I was restless. It made it really tough to walk in confidence with Christ. Ecclesiates 12:9-14 has become one of the most important verses in my entire life. It quickly helped me realize that seeking to figure out these great questions about the mysteries of life wouldn't get me towards where I wanted. I based my faith on how much I knew the answers to life's greatest questions. I do belive research and intellectual thinking is important in the Christian faith, but knowing everything is impossible. Somethings... Like grasping eternity or knowing the motive behind God's actions are impossible for us as humans to guage (although eternity still freaks me out a Lil bit). Even Job never figured out why he suffered. Even if Job genuinely wanted to know he wasn't able to and simply would never have been able to comprehend it. We simply must have faith in him alone. If we did know the answers to life's greatest questions... I then raise the question whether believing in Jesus is truly faith. Faith requires realizing that even though you don't know everything... U know the one who does is keeping u in his arms. Don't stress your whole life about knowing everything. It is good to inquire and to learn, but don't stress it. Simply rely on him and keep his commandments. People have tried for thousands of years. Knowing life greatest answers aren't feasible. Proverbs 3:5 says “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding."
This is a great comment 🙏🏾
I see this is 2 years old, but I will comment anyway. 😬😬😬
The question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The same question I’ve heard my whole life especially by Christians. I believe I have an answer to that. That question implies that Godly rewards are based on works; and the belief that good life blessed and protected by God is rewarded by good works. If I’m good, then my life will be good. We never see a place in scripture, where good things are based on being “good.” We see God is a rewarder, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Without quoting many scriptures about how to receive blessing and protection, I believe the blessed life comes from a life of seeking God, Godly love, forgiveness, prayer and faith based on scripture that’s in your heart.
Now the answers to Job, they’re clear in our face, but the problem is bad teachers keep telling us how to interpret Job. I’m KJV preferred but I have a Complete Jewish Bible sitting next to me, so I will use this. In Job 1:5 we see Job said “my sons might have sinned and blasphemed God in their thoughts. This is what Iyov (Job) did every time.” First thing I see here is fear. Job is offering sacrifices out of fear. Should fear sacrifices be acceptable to God? Shouldn’t it be based on a repentant heart? Another thing I see, adult children. They have their own houses and servants, we can agree these are adults or some type of age of reason. Yes? Ok, shouldn’t they be offering sacrifices for their own sins? How can a father force repentance for his grown children? He can’t, Job is just so deep in his own fear. Job 3:24(25) “for the thing I feared has overwhelmed me, what I dreaded has happened to me.” There is the complete answer to all of this. He didn’t believe God would protect him. He had faith in his fears, and obviously played this scenario out in his mind over and over. What’s the opposite of faith? Fear. If faith is the substance of things hoped for in God and the evidence of things not seen. Then fear is the substance of things dreaded in the devil, and evidence of things not seen. Basically, fear is opening the door to the enemy. “For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind.” Notice “spirit of fear.” Fear is a spirit, not an emotion as we’re taught in school. Fear can be resisted. That means Job had been entertaining a spirit of fear more than he had faith in God’s protection. The short answer of why did this happen to Job? You reap what you sow!
It’s good to ask the tough questions. Most pastors and people shy away from them and conclude (escape the answer with) God is mysterious. Put them before you and expect answers from God, He will give you all the answers. 🙂
Thank you so much. I'm always asking 'why' for everything that happens in life and struggle to find answers. Sometimes I don't need to have answers.
@@Shadrake You’re right! You do need answers to everything. God will answer you. I have never failed to receive an answer to why. I will be honest I did have to wait many years to hear why to several issues because of anger problems. I did feel a heavy conviction to handle it during that time, and I didn’t know they were related, but as soon as I did answers came. It’s hard to know exactly why you’re not hearing your answers yet. Many years ago, I used to pray “Lord, please prepare me to receive an answer.” Now when something happens, I ask the Lord, “Where did I miss it?” As in, where did I miss my direction? Even with other people, I ask, but I had to get to place to learn to keep my mouth SHUT when I get an answer. I’m like you, I gotta know WHY to everything and have a hard time moving on without it.
Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
I believe we have to get to place where we believe the Word works or admit to ourself we don’t. If the Word isn’t working, the fault is on our end. For me to hear answers I had to mature in Christ; be ready to hear my faults, not blame God, not be sinfully angry at others, not be discouraged and not run from God. I’m not saying these are your problems, but just encouraging you to change tactics. Ask God to show you why you can’t get your answers. He loves you, He wants you to hear from Him. That’s part of the close relationship He wants to have with us through Christ.
@@KristiTalk Thank you! That's really encouraging to hear. Being reminded of Matthew 7:7-8 is good, I wasn't thinking of it. You're really speaking so much truth. Thank you so much for taking the time to write all that out ^_^ God bless you
Ecclesiastes saved my life. God truly loves us all thank you JESUS!
The Lord loves you BEYOND your comprehension! He is so faithful and is goodness chases after us ❤️🔥👑✝️♾️.
God bless you and your loved ones!
I always avoided Ecclesiastes because it was a downer. Turns out that it is good therapy.
Me Too!!!!!!
How ??
ITS THE MOST BEATIFUL
It's not even an upper or a downer, really. Properly understood, at least. It's just wise. People take it as they are, more or less.
Only paying attention to how it reveals an apparent pointlessness of life, it can appear to be quite a downer. However, when one notices the grains of hope sprinkled in, the misery may then fade away, banished by hope and a renewed and fortified joy in the same way darkness is banished and retreats away in the presence of a shining light.
Those bits of hope point the frustrated and downtrodden soul to God as the solution to the problems presented in Ecclesiastes. Though major apparent sources of joy and meaning in life, such as wealth, power, status, or pleasure...etc., fail to bring true joy and meaning, they can still provide some. Additionally, by pointing out that God, out of His sovereign control of divine providence, allows people to enjoy these things and gain joy and meaning from them, by a "transitive property of deriving joy and meaning," the reader may realize that God is ultimately the source of joy and meaning in life. If these things provide joy and meaning, but those things were provided by God, then it seems that God ultimately provided the joy and meaning a person gains in life. Then comes the final grain of hope, that loving the Lord and keeping His commandments as the duty of man is the true meaning of life in which true joy and meaning may be provided. Meanwhile, those other things alone only provide temporary glimpses of the true joy and meaning of life, as "people drink water from wells, but the water that Jesus offers is of a quality in which those who drink from Jesus will never thirst again," having gained true and complete fulfillment.
Also, this all comes out of Ecclesiastes alone. When one compares to how perfect obedience to Godly law and wisdom in Proverbs does not account for all of life's complexities, and Ecclesiastes reveals how some of these things sometimes go wrong in a life and world that is not always fair, one is even more greatly compelled to wonder why this is so? Why is life like this? Why is there death, unfairness, suffering...etc?
This is explained when one looks back within the entire Bible, back to Genesis, when God told Adam and Eve and the serpent how their sins had cursed the world and themselves. Through Ecclesiastes, we see more clearly what God meant. For example, work was said to be made more difficult. For example, without a sense of purpose and meaning, work does become more tedious, wearisome, and burdensome. Another example: death was the ultimate result of sin. Death is the cause of much of the "vexation of spirit" one experiences when contemplating the meaning of life, as its equalizing nature makes meaningless the distinctions that exist among people, its finaliy makes efforts and chasing after things pointless, since they will be gone soon anyway. Death diminishes the joy and meaning of life quite a bit as a result.
This is also explained when one looks forward to other parts of the Bible, such as the 4 Gospels, when God as Jesus, reveals and expounds the truths He had been sharing with humanity since Adam and Eve. For example, there is the claim in John that Jesus is the way the truth and the life and that no man may come to the father any other way. There is no answer, no meaning of life outside of Jesus, and therefore God as well, since Jesus is God.
From all this and more, we see that Ecclesiastes, as well as each other work in the Bible, is like a puzzle piece of truth, that when fitted with the other revealed truths and divine wisdom of the mind of God, reveals the nature of God (in terms of His loving goodness) and His redemption plan for Humanity, (which saves His most beloved creation and vindicates His loving good nature).
Hope this helps! 😊
This reminds me a lot of mindfulness. Not trying to obsessively try to fix things that can't be fixed, not living for the future. But accepting the present, because that's all there is. I'm reading the bible for the first time and I think this is the most spectacular book so far.
Great for our time because we are going through a dark dark period of time in this world.
I'm reading through the Bible now and before I start a new book, I watch the overview of it on this channel. It's helped me a lot!
Many in our bible study group do the same thing! The Bible Project is invaluable!!!
not to disregard the channel but you might be better off reading the books of the Bible without any prior knowledge of them so as not to expect the same conclusion but to see which parts speak directly to you. Reading into things can be dangerous
I had a teacher in college who likened "hevel" this way: "Soap bubbles, soap bubbles, everything is soap bubbles!" It seems there and within your grasp, until you reach it and it pops into nothingness. I love how in Ecclesiastes you see the meaninglessness of life, and yet there is a glimpse of the meaning hiding behind what is meaningless. And that meaning is fleshed out in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
It's interesting that it seems to be saying that "yes, in fact there IS no hope" and what our soul knows to be true is true, that our hope is in Him, in God alone, and THAT is encouraging.
Samuel Blakey amen
SOAP BUBBLES! This is awesome. And true, this whole comment is true.
I like the soap bubbles metaphor, thank you for sharing it. Soap bubbles can be beautiful if you take the time to appreciate them and watch how the light catches on them as they float. But if you try to control them or expect them to last forever you will end up frustrated and disappointed when they inevitably pop or float out of your grasp.
When you fear God, you will keep his 10 commandments, when you keep his 10 commandments you know you fear God, they are synonymous. This is “wisdom” and the whole duty of man.
Is it strange that I love this book? It really helps me understand the meaning of life.
It's not strange at all
I find great comfort In knowing that everything is Hevel. Why? Because it's liberating!
RandyG what’s good Randy
What is the mea nak ong of life?
RandyG, don't fall for the likes of Benedict Arnold here. He is trying to pull you into the church world by twisting the messages of Ecclesiastes.
I lost my eldest daughter to a fentanyl overdose 3 months ago. My youngest, and only other child, is addicted to it as well. I have no control over anyone or anything. This video really helped me this morning. I will read Ecclesiastes again with a different mindset.
Thank you for this beautiful overview
Dear Kathy, may God bless you with unwavering knowledge that He is with you, always, through these dreadfully difficult times.
I’m so sorry. I wish I could give you a hug. ❤❤❤
praying for your strength and wisdom , continue to fear god !!
Praying for you, I am so sorry for your loss. If I may ask, what has your walk with the Lord been like in the past year since you posted this?
My walk has been so much better and I am stronger. I had a vision of Jesus holding my girl last Sunday during worship. I still cry a lot because I miss her presence in my life.
My youngest went into the Good Samaritan rehab program 4 months ago. Praise God she is walking with the Lord and is clean and sober. She started a job this week and is working on getting her boys back. Aged 3 & 4 months whom we have had since she gave birth and went into treatment.
Thank you for the prayers everyone. God is so good and hears our cries.
When you truly think about it life is meaningless. No matter what we do or how much we accomplish in this world. It all comes to nothing. Time will eventually erase all of us. But we as Christ followers are admonished to not put our hope in this world. We're just wafaring strangers here. We are to store up treasures in heaven, where we'll have them for all eternity. Sometimes, actually more than not, I think about how fleeting this life truly is, and it's a depressing thought. Then when I think of Almighty God's promises that he has for us in eternity, which is our real existence, this life is just a very very brief stop, my heart is renewed and full of joy when I think about a place where we'll be with our Lord and savior for all eternity.
Amen Brother
I need to know, how does this bring peace to you? That life is meaningless (which it is) and God allows for this meaninglessness? I'm very sincere and I hope you see this and answer.
@@miker1582 that's simple. Our purpose for being created was to serve God. But we've been deceived and lied to that this world is all about what we have now and how much we can accomplish here. We serve him by reading and abiding in his word. It's truly the best way. The reason we are so disappointed in this life, in things i.e possessions is because we know in our hearts that no matter how much we strive to accomplish and accrue, it all comes to nothing. God said in his word that if we followed Christ we'd suffer persecution and hardship. But for true believers we know that our inheritance is not of this world and it's eternal.compared to a few fleeting years we have here. So much more awaits us on the other side of eternity. Again only for the ones who truly believe and trust in God. So much more I'd like to tell you but I'm working now. I'll send another reply when time permits.
Amen
@@kevinharrissr5255 I truly appreciate you taking the time to answer. As a short personal background, for context, I am a christian (ortodox), both my parents are strong believers, my relatives are in general. It's just that through reading a ton, personal experience and in the end gut feeling, I started to loose faith that God actually exists as the bible depicts it. I stopped believing in the resurrection or even Jesus having been born from a virgin Mary. Coming back to my question and your answer, I feel like you wrote beautiful ideas, but somehow parallel to my question.. I am not 'disappointed in this life' as you say. I would actually be at peace and living fully if I knew God truly didn't exist. I don't see life without God as meaningless as the one without him, not at all. Why such statements? Because without God, you accept the hazard of life as it happens, a complete miracle we developed as human beings in a Universe that is unfathomably huge, on this planet, and the way we did it. And then I derive meaning from what surrounds me: having and growing a child, working to help others, challenging the mind through reading and the body through a fitness regime and so on. Everything per se is without meaning of course, the absolute beauty being that through the mind you, yourself are able to give meaning to anything you choose. However, through believing in God, if I have to accept that he truly does exists and acts, and has acted through what the bible and the religious history affirms, than I begin to start asking why did this God put me trough this meaningful life in the first place, if he doesn't want as here, but in the "eternal life". What's with this incredibly complicated middle ground between us and him? I am much more at peace without him than with, mainly because of this reason (and many more less important ones). How do you find peace in knowing that God puts you through this meaningful life? This was my question, and was sparked by your initial post.
This book was the Unwavering response to all crippling philosophies being shoveled in our direction daily, unaware that we are slowly being buried away in shallow graves.
I’m thankful to God for His Wisdom in easing all my angst and worries in the face of adversity and despair.
This Book _is_ the unwavering response...*
Reminds me to not worry so much about my accomplishments and my health but to enjoy God's gift and know that he is the only meaningful thing. Appreciate/ love others because we all end the same. Praise God before all things. Great book. ❤☝️✝️
This is probably my favorite book out of the Bible so far.
@Benedict Abumere I’m still trying to figure that out honestly at the same time although it’s my favorite book. Sometimes I feel like I can’t really enjoy things for the fear of being “too worldly”
the four Gosperls are good too
@@lindalatelyI understand that. God doesn’t have us here to simply suffer. We are called to enjoy the gifts, He’s given us, but that’s the key. Remembering, He has blessed them to us. Being grateful when we have little, and being grateful when we have much. Always, placing God first, and always thanking God first. Knowing He is our God. He has provided, He has made a way, and just living with Him, and loving Him one step at a time. Anything can happen at any moment. Holding on to anything but Christ is the problem. When we keep our eyes focused on Him, it allows us to experience His fullness in every season. And that, is the fear and wisdom of God. Something God has been teaching me recently. Stay focused on our Father, and grateful in all circumstances, and He will always make a way. He will always be there. Our life here is but of hevel, but our life afterwards is far more abundant with Him then we could ever imagine. One beautiful day at a time friend. 💜🙏🏻☺️
Mine too! It’s so short yet I keep coming back to it often.
The more you read this book , the more you will understand life. It also taught me that Wisdom comes at a price but with peace that transcends all understanding. Amazing animation and narratives 💜
Right from the word Qohelet 0:17, “one who gathers people”, till the end, I knew this is God speaking to me and revealing to me “great and hidden things” which I did not know. Thank you, with warm heart, fear of the Lord, and unwavering trust in His word. 🙏🏾
After reading Ecclesiastes for the first time, and having the teachings of Socrates in the back of my head. I spent years thinking about Life and Existing, and the apposite. I still ponder and discuss this and similar topics, for me its so fascinating and deep. So far this book has been so impactful and life changing, that I honestly would not know who I would be without it.
I think thia book is similar to stoicism
Y'all helped me love the bible
And the word became flesh and he dwelled with us for 33 years he came to Earth To Die For Us so that we may have a chance to spend all eternity and Heaven Can you even grasp your mind around eternity versus what 60 to 80 years here I'm already 50 years old I can't wait to be with Jesus but this world isn't such an evil place and that's why he is allowing all of these things to go on because people all around the world are sending against him and denying him he demanded his disciples to go out into the world and preach the gospel so we do the same thing we have one of two places our souls are Eternal or flesh is not tell everybody you possibly can about the love of Jesus and what he did for us on that cross without him shedding his blood on the cross there would be no possibility for humans to be saved God bless you and when you get down or you look at everything that's going on think of the world to come Heaven is going to be a place that we cannot even imagine your beauty no sickness being with the Lord just hang on and obey the Lord God bless you all
I myself am agnostic but have recently read this book and taken note. We are all human, regardless of our faith or lack thereof. It's a thought-provoking book, and I really have to ponder on it a little as I read and after I read it. Thank you for the video.
Are you still agnostic?
When I was a baby Christian it was a struggle to pick myself up after reading Ecclesiastes. It’s changed my perspective of life. In a depressing sort of way. That everything under the sun is vain. One moment we're alive, the other we are dead and alone. Jesus Christ is our only sense of fulfilment🧡
This book is highly underrated! it would actually be a good intro for non-believers. I really needed this today bc i suffer from understanding why my life is not like anyone else’s. As a widow, i don’t know what God wants me to do with my life. i must work but it doesn’t fulfill me anymore bc i don’t have a family.
Pray for God to show you His purpose ❤I would maybe start your day every morning by going into a quiet place and just sitting in silence and peace with Him and just being there in His presence I have to do this very early before my children wake up but it is worth it I have found the most comfort, wisdom and discernment in this quiet place my secret place the hiding place where I meet with our beloved father I am also a widow with five children two small ones under the age of 9 and I find purpose in my ministry at home and sharing the gospel with others and praying for divine appts just basically a life of service and I’m sure maybe God will put on my heart to serve him in any other ways he wishes to use me, but I know that if you spend time with him, he will speak to you and put things on your heart to show you purpose we all have a special purpose it might not be the same as others but it’s our unique purpose he has will for our lives. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. I am very excited for you to find the purpose that God has for you. I know he will put it on your heart, I will keep you in prayer. May the Lord keep you safe and protected and flourishing in the Lord before you in life to do. ❤🙏
I am totally delighted watching this videos and absorbing all this wisdom contained in our beloved Bible. Hallelujah.
I’m going through a lot right now.
This just this video on what I’m about to read as already sent through me an enormous amount of peace. I’m at ease with everything now and will just focus on Jesus and experience life as it is not what I believe it ought to be !
Brilliant ! Amen
For some reason, Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books. Really enjoyed your translation and summary of this.. Thank you for giving me more insight..
It’s incredibly deep. It’s about the nihilism that you find yourself being a chronic over thinker such as I.
I read Ecclesiastes in one sitting. My head was utterly spinning trying to figure out what it all meant.
Thanks for helping me understand.
God's word is so Good! These videos are so helpful, thank you!
Very helpful 👍👍👍👍🙏
Both I and my wife worked together and raised our standard of life,
As we started enjoying the fruit of our labor, I lost her to death, since then my life isn't the same again,
I find comfort in this video, thanks very much
My life😢❤🙏similar my children and I lost my husband in 2020 and then my father in 2021 and only because I found Christ have I been able to live life and now that I found Him I wouldn’t change a thing even though I wish my husband were here I know we had to experience the feeling of being absolutely broken to be able to seek Jesus w a genuine heart and allow Him to transform me I’m grateful for the beautiful covenant of marriage God allowed me to share with my husband, but now that I have died to my old self and I live a new life. I live to serve him every day for the rest of my life, and I can die happily, knowing that in life, I experienced a beautiful marriage, some people might be called to remarry and that’s OK, but I know that God put it on my heart that I won’t be my husband‘s widow forever devote my life to serving God by sharing the gospel and teaching my children. A life filled with Christ because I heard God say to me “You are mine❤”
God bless
You ❤🙏
I am reading Ecclesiastes now, and came here to see your overview. Thank you, it was so helpful!
This is do beautiful. Such a simple and clear explanation. I just can't help ot but feel so proud of your team and all the incredible works you're doing.
This really just changed my life if the Bible project wasn't here I don't know how I would be able to follow and understand the word of god my brain never focuses long enough to take anything from my readings the Bible project breaks everything down for simple minds like mine and I love it thank you !
I really got into this book last night. It’s wisdom is top tier and it’s a shame most don’t talk about it.
It talks about accepting the entropy of the world, and the confirmation bias, and paradoxal interpretations people and the world have.
Most do things solely for an outcome, most have such a hypothetical mindset they can’t be antithetical enough to see the beauty even in the dire.
He says focus on the righteousness of God, that’s all that matters make that a life style.. all will be given to you, it may not be given as the world things given means. But peace
Focus on what you can control place your anxieties there not in the duality of the mind to control, look for certainty, or approval in things outside of yourself.
Easier said then done but whew!! So Good!
I have been struggling with hevel and earthly things recently. This video changed the way I view life.
This may be my favorite illustration/illumination in the series so far. Thank you again for creating these marriages of drawing and Scripture to help better explain some of the things we may miss by reading alone.
I recently read Ecclesiastes for the first time after watching this video. What an insightful book! I wonder why I had never heard it preached on before. I think it would be interesting to compare Ecclesiastes to Jesus' teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven. I think that it's a fair conclusion to make that everything is hevel unless it is building the Lord's kingdom
Josiah Shank AGREE
Mmmm!!!!!
Because the enemy knows that Ecclesiastes is the very first building block to place on the foundation of Christ.
Reading Ecclesiastes in the time of Covid has really brought these truths to light in the most brutally honest way...
Ahhh yes I feel like Ecclesiastes is so comforting and so true! It’s like a daily reminder that things will always be okay and nothing is truly guaranteed in this world, so having this acknowledgement makes life’s simplicity enjoyable (fearfully and as it should be.) 🙏🏻
I am really needing this right now, The Lord God Jesus Christ be praised! Hallelujah! He answers our prayers! He always hears us!
This paradox always goes through my mind. Ecclesiastes has so much more to offer than I had thought!
I feel there is a lovely twist in Ecclesiastes where the author forsakes giving up their name as they know even giving their name to their writing is “Hevel”. I think that is a lovely touch, very wise and in keeping with the message; that the author is anonymous and no one know who wrote it! I love that 😊 😊😊
You can hear in Tim's voice he's loving this one!
One of the most depressing books, yet it gives me the most hope.
How ??
@@pedrorodriguez2129 because it makes everything in life more enjoyable. Because it gives you more reason to not afraid of God's second coming. It gives you hope because there is always light at the end of the tunnel, God bless you bro
That's kind of like the christian life.Were broken and crying over our sins but also rejoice and sing for what Christ did.Christians sure are a paradox.
@@wisanggenikertyaadi9568to add to your point the darkest time is when true light comes to life. We as human beings have killed the Son of God and incarnate that came to not condemn the world but to save the world but in his most torturous, painful, and horrible moment before Christ Jesus died he begged to the Father to forgive humans for they act in ignorance and unbelief. 3 days after he died he came back from the dead conquering sin and death and showing humanity God's unlimited love, grace, and mercy. Then he offers us everlasting life, love, peace, and salvation to those that simply believe in him hence why this is the Good News or in my opinion the most perfect news humans had in their history. Through Christ, death is life, darkness is light, hopelessness is hope, hate is love, meaningless is meaningful. There is so much joy, purpose, hope and meaning living for the one that loves you, died for you, and lives for you and me forever.
@@junkim5853 , what do I do if this is actually the thins that makes me angry and restless the most - the fact there supposedly is a God that allows for this meaningless life?
This is such a blessing! Beautifully dissected, explained and illustrated. Thank you BibleProject!
Bless everyone who worked hard to make these biblical summaries!
This book brought a lot of tremble in my heart, I had just decided to give it my all to the father or try to at least for once in for all, because I was probably the angriest person you could even meet, and one time I was like “enough” I’ve always known about him and always get like he was with me, but I was miserably angry at him for that my family was always stressed about rent or bills or death and any of that grief, I could never see a change in life even though we were slowly getting more stuff, even though I was blessed from the start, I ignored the blessings, but I said that he will take away all my burdens if I bring them to him, so I did, been like a week or so, I feel weird everyday, voices in my head, mines, and probably his, when I read this book I thought to my self “I’m an 18 year old boy who just wants to be blessed with riches so he can also bless, but if everything is meaningless, then should I just die broke?” Money has always been a problem, so I just want to get rid of that, and now that I can you’re telling me that it’s meaningless? I’m still a bit confused, but then I talked with the father and I came to a realization that, dying broke or rich is meaningless, if you don’t walk with him, the point of life is to die for and with, because the real prize is heaven, but the human mind can’t fit that into their heads because of all the grief that comes with death and how in love we are with worldly things
Well said brother 👏
It's crazy to think sometimes that individuals have, are and will experience what I am feeling right now and I am not the first one. Always knew but haven’t grasped it properly. I have been praying for a year for an answer (I have been inconsistent with prayer, while sin). I received an answer yesterday after a year of struggling with my relationship with God because of my hardened heart in what he wanted me to do with my life. In this case it was with my education and onwards into life, “what do you want me to do with my life" and “can I get an answer what it is” ”Do I have a role in your plan, God?” “I am doing well in your education your plans or is it something ekse” "I don't want to do it if I won’t feel happy or it’s not in your plans”. I have been praying occasionally but true wanting to give up has been empty to me in my life, because I knew God could answer my question but felt doubts. Then I heard in the lines “I have already told you” “You don’t need to understand right now” “Do everything with the effort to please God and God only and give everything to him what is broken” I heard Ecclesiastes and Galatians 5 which have really spoken to me in this moment. |
It began last year when I started better than usual in school, then became doubtful and ended up not doing well at the end. I am in my 12th grade right now and it has begun well but I don’t feel happy about it. My grade had been great, but dropped harder than ever. I now know that I just need to do everything I got right now, even though I might not fix what I have missed up so far, but for now onwards I know I am in God’s plans, truely and I just need to have faith in him. Everything else will line up and I will find joy in him. I know no matter what I do well right now in His name, I should not be foolish and not just do nothing. I thank God that has answered me. Now that I think of it, he had already answered it this whole time but I didn’t hear it until now.
Sorry if the comment was clunky, but I just want to write it out there. I tried mulitple ways to write this comment but ended with this
I very much appreciate the rational, intuitive and non-dogmatic analysis that the Bible Project brings to these analyses. Well done!
Love love love this.. makes me want to read Bible and understand more. Thank God for the wonderful channel you got.. May this be a blessing and glory to God alone. God bless your ministry..
If you live in the same area that you grew up in you will notice that you drive down streets that mum or dad drove you down when you were a kid, remembering childhood memories at every turn of the road makes me feel that I am just treading (or driving) the same old path that I have done for decades I find that moving about the same area that I have done for decades really highlights to me that time marches very quickly and that this time that I travel down the road has no more meaning than the first time I traveled down the road, going back and forth round and round really makes me think of Hevel and for me it symbolises chasing after the wind
This is one of my favorite books in the bible. This, Job, and proverbs, and the way you put it together here makes it even clearer. Great work, the may God bless you for it.
This was confirmation of my therapy session!! Thank you God!
You guys are amazing!
I’ve been reading proverbs, psalms and Ecclesiastes on and off for years. I really enjoy this video / teaching, I appreciate the info provided! I will like, subscribe and continue to learn.
Every one of these videos simply moves and amazes me. They are so well put together and I am so blessed to have found them! Thank you so much for the work you all do at The Bible Project. I pray for continued support by all that watch and use these fantastic resources.
I will just share this here. I’m still seeking God’s revelation but I started reading Ecclesiastes yesterday and it drew my mind back to a dream I had about 3-4 months ago. I won’t go much into the details of the dream but in one part of it, I climbed up some stairs amongst hundreds of other people who were students graduating with me. We were trying to get our group pictures taken. I was trying to find a spot on one of the stairs to sit on but it seemed everywhere was full so I kept climbing up. There were two groups of us. Facing the camera, on the right side at the very top the sun shined very brightly. Almost blinding. And on the left side with the other group of students was a really heavy shade. I managed to find a spot and I sat down on the right side. The sun was so bright that I couldn’t even see the camera. But I thought to myself “The sun is bright so I will definitely be noticed on the picture either way.” After the picture was taken, I looked at the photo and I couldn’t even find myself considering I was one of the few that had the sun beaming at them. In fact, no one’s face could be traced be it under the sun or under the shade. Plus, there were so many of us. Then a voice spoke to me saying “You are one of many and your life is like a passing wind and you will soon be forgotten”. I woke up shook and saddened. Yet again, a hard pill to swallow but Ecclesiastes highlights it well, I think. I have been asking God for a revelation and I strongly believe I’m getting there. All in his timing. I just wanted to share. I hope you find answers. Be blessed.
Did you ever come to a conclusion of what you think this dream meant?
that’s a pretty profound dream I can’t recall a dream like that mine are just random garbles of memories and stuff on my mind lol
Your channel have changed my whole perspective in reading the Bible... I am learning so much and never release the Bible has such great dept... I feel like I am in a Bible school.... Thank you for all your videos. I will keep coming back to it
One of the best explanations of this book I have ever heard or read. Thank you so much.
"Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man."
GOD HAS GIVEN ME EVERYTHING I WILL EVER NEED!!! HE DESERVES ALL OF OUR PRAISE!! THE GENERATIONS OF ALL MY FAMILY HAS GIVEN ME THIS GREAT TIME!!!! IF THEY COULD LOOK DOWN ON THIS EARTH!!! THEY WOULD REALIZE GOD HAS DONE A GREAT JOB THRU THEM ALL!!! PRAISE GOD JESUS IS LORD!!! THANK YOU JESUS !!! IT IS A GREAT TIME TO BE ALIVE!!!!!!!
I love this book of the Bible. It moves me to tears almost every time I read it.
Wow these videos have really helped me, I am a visual learner and these really draw it out for me *pun intended* thank you so much a lot of people don't like to read nowdays and this really helps explain a lot thank you
U remind me of me
No no no......GIVE THESE PEOPLE AN OSCUR AWARD 🥇 Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.
Makes you understand that all the work of existential philosophers themselves is "Hevel" in light of the magnificent wisdom we have in God's word. He did it first, and wrapped it up, thousands of years before any Albert Camus even started musing over the problem of evil...we would have been saved many diatribes if only they had read the word.
Yeah I was thinking of the same thing. A lot of Philosophers didn't realize that the same wisdom they say to be modern is only found in ancient but timeless book, the bible.
As a grad student in philosophy, most philosophers post Kant don't see their work as groundbreaking or as anything "new," but a reiteration of past experiences and theories that properly subvert commonly held, cultural philosophies. Kierkegaard and Camus certainly didn't theirs as special.
Warren Arthur I really enjoy these videos but Buddhism also talks about something similar to this idea of "hevel" and I'm sure there's philosophy even older than that to talk of this idea. Anyway, I believe we should not be focused on who did what first but on finding of the truth.
Warren Arthur you think they didn’t read the Word at all? How sad... what a waste. It’s the missing piece of everybody’s puzzle!
everybody with sense has these same thoughts without reading the bible which is quoting a man. further more, the tao te ching was written thousands of years ago and says exactly the same things
I have been blessed by Bible project. These productions are so well done. it reminds me of when I would read His word as a child. uncomplicated and full of inspiration. May God continue to blesz you all. Love hope and peace to all.
Why did nobody show me this book before?? (I'm 24)
I just started reading this book yesterday for the first time and It is Awesome!
Marius Ihlar, I’m 51 and just started reading this book. Yes it is awesome and full of wisdom
Its been in the bible the whole time. Why do you need people to show you the bible and the books within?
@@adamgoodword7888 well you can't exactly judge him my bro, he could be a new Christian, he could have no Bible study experience, and many more. God bless
I'm 37 and it's my first time reading this book. It's my first time actually reading through the Old testament
At 24 you got in quite early. I thank God for you.
Honestly I have so much respect for the research you put into your videos rather than just raw reading a translation
Ecclesiastes is the truest book in the bible and I live my life by its teachings! Revere G-d!
Amen and God bless, the bible is real and god is real, amen
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Thank you n God Bless you all in abundance TBP team! You make the Bible stories come alive and such pleasure and exciting reading my Bible now. Love all your Godly work. ♥️♥️♥️😍😍😍
I really like your take on this. Which commentaries helped you the most with this conclusion? I am trying to get through some different ones for interpreting this book but they all go in different directions and start with different assumptions.
@@bibleproject Hi! You don't believe me when I reveal this is the day when 'Hevel' is to be cleared away. This is the day when all who know their God and their Saviour will not perish for it is the Day of wrath against the unrepentant wicked who definitely will never choose to change being proud and selfish to the extreme and who hate Godly principles.
You probably believe God spoke to Abraham and Sarah by angelic visitation. Also Moses and Joshua face to face, as well as the prophets and also Mary who gave birth to Yehoshua in the First Coming of the Son of God, but you like all other preachers and teachers will determine this could never happen again. But you and all preachers are wrong because I was spoken to.
On that day God instructed me by his chosen angel to remove my shoes before entering before my Elohim. I was told I was not important and the angel told me she was not important. All I was told would save this world from the destruction it faces today but no one will listen to investigate further. I have obeyed my God by investigating what is going on in this world searching the internet and by reading books to prove all things. I don't know everything but I do know I must find someone, somehow, who will investigate and be led by the Spirit of God as I have been instructed. I was told I would find this person and would tell very important people about the Coming again of our Messiah into this world over 49yrs ago, however that Son of God was caught away to His Father's throne before the serpent could devour the woman's child.
You don't want to believe this but it is true. It is what is written and what is written is true. It is not as preachers and teachers determine it to be by men's imaginations but it is as it is written. Of course you are quite right to ignore me if you want because on that day when I am to speak to these important people a man at the top of the pyramid will order me to be killed but I have divine protection and will not die. The one who I was told would command my death will be brought down. However some of the people aligned with him will choose life and mercy from God on that day. This must happen because it is what God told me would happen.
I love both of your videos about the book of Ecclesiastes. I can totally confirm with the teacher's words, and I always try to accept the inevitabilities of life. Some people are more lucky than others, but that doesn't mean that I shouldn't try to pursue happiness. Though it's much safer to be happy with the little things you have, then with the big things you don't. In short, be humble. Pride only comes before fall.
what i learned from this book:
1. i am hevel.
2. everything is hevel.
3. monday always comes.
haha thank you very much for this excellent video!
artisticlimon life is hevel
Winter always comes
@@albertsantiago2069 not in the game of thrones tho
Friday evening too always comes.
I thank you so much for making these videos, I only hope and pray God gives me this wisdom and understanding of His word so I may be able to explain it to people in this way. I was having such a hard time understanding this book and through God’s wisdom you made it more clear. Thank you God for working through you!
Wonderfully descriptive yet concise explanation and graphic storyline illuminating this Wisdom book in the Hebrew Bible. Thank you Bible Project!
Please pray for me. I’m having urges to end everything. My wife left me and no longer loves me. Please pray that I think rationally and get over this. Please help me God
I prayed
I also prayed. Hope things are better for you soon.
Please don't do it bro God loves you
Im praying for you
God is always with you, even if your heart feels heavy.
The bible project is the gift that keeps on giving. I truely believe you guys have made an impact on those and the young generation who find it hard reading the bible and understanding it all. Here we are in 2020. Thank you 🙏🏼
This was great and exactly what I needed right now. Keep being led by the Spirit guys!
Currently it’s one of my favourite books!! Reading it is super healing...Especially the “enjoying life” parts. Ecclesiastes is used to reprogram and replenish an overworked mind, that went way off course, for way too long, giving it permission to slow down and enjoy the simple things. Thank you Lord! He’s literally the Best!!
SO good! I love the wisdom books. I'm about to dive into Ecclesiastes for the first time
This book in particular is the only old testament book that actually makes me cry from emotion. I feel like this message speaks to me on a soul level.
I really enjoy the Bible Project! This is such a wonderful ministry!
This has now become of my favorite stories in the Bible! Ur explanation was so clear! Thank you.
I love bible projects team! What a spectacular job you guys doing! Peace be with you from Middle East! Keep rock the gospel!
Thank you for this, it is the first time I have even read the bible and I chose this, and grateful I did. It is really relatable to me now.
All meaning and fulfillment in this life comes from loving your neighbor as you love yourself, which, by definition, is supremely.
Discovering the wisdom books have taken initiative for me to move forward. Being in a dark place for a while, these books (Ecclesiastes) specifically, has made me sob like a child. Love god, as he is the only one that can guide us.
Thank you for this video 😀 Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite book in the bible
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The summary helped me a lot before I went back & studied Ecclesiastes once more. An overview kept me on tract. A great help indeed.
You guys should sell these as posters
we do now! jointhebibleproject.com/resources/?swoof=1&product_tag=posters&paged=1
there are also free to download from that page too
Oh, awesome!
Why would you want to earn money with the Bible?
We can learn much from the story of Jesus visiting the Temple when the Pharisees were selling "offers" in it.
+Oshea Faustus The reason the moneyhandlers were at fault was because they were cheating people out of their money and turning the temple into a cheater's market. Also, they would have to sell the posters in order to make them in the first place. That's why Bibles are sold.
This is my favourite Bible Project overview video so far. It has given me a whole new understanding of Ecclesiastes. Thank you.
Nothing we do has relevance or meaning intrinsically. Everything we do has relevance and meaning reflectively, if we do it from a motive of love for God. Loving God is the single purpose of your life, and He made this world "just real enough" to form you into someone who can relate with God in a true, lasting relationship. And when I say lasting...
Out of all the videos ive seen from bibleproject, this is the realest one ...its like a basic eye opener to everyone thats constantly moving way too fast. "Take no thought of your life, what you will eat, drink, what clothes to wear."
This is beautifully done. These summary videos are really wonderful, and much appreciated. Thank you!
Thank you for this. I experience depression and suicidal ideations more often than not... This recent time the book of Ecclesiastes was put into my spirit. I put it off because I didn't want to experience more heaviness on top of what I was feeling. I knew it ended well, but I know it was going to take a while to read to get there. Thank you for this overview. Now I can read His Word with a different perspective... another example of me trying to have control over some aspect of my life🤦🏾♀️ now that I think about it...The Holy Spirit already knows what I'm going through...I didn't need to do Him a favor by seeing the end before even starting... I'm glad there's grace.
I always loved Ecclesiastes. It's perhaps my favorite book in the Old Testament.
Good overview. Chapter 5 really blows the lid off and exposes the deception of accumulating wealth. The smokescreen of amassing money and riches in this world. As someone who has been in the game, it is 100% true. Namely: "Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!" (5:10 NLT) and "The rich seldom get a good night's sleep" (v12) and "Hoarding riches harms the saver" (v13) and "We all come to the end of our lives as naked and empty-handed as on the day we were born" (v15). The NLT Bible has rendered a very good version of this book.