1. Baalzebub the god of Ekron – 2 Kings 1:1-18 Baalzebub was a pagan god of the Philistines but it is clear from this passage that some of the Israelites were corrupted by the cult, including King Ahaziah of Israel. The… Read More ›
Ecclesiastes
Survey of Ecclesiastes
This survey covers Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. 1 – The title of the book Hebrew text – It is the Hebrew word that is translated “preacher”. The Hebrew word means “one that assembles”. Greek text – Ecclesiastes. This comes… Read More ›
The Pursuit of Happiness – Ecclesiastes 12:1-14
Solomon went through a period in his life when he lived his life, “under the sun”. He was away from God. He followed what he could see. He came to the conclusion that “under the sun” is vanity. Solomon eventually… Read More ›
A Fly In The Ointment – Ecclesiastes 10:1-14
Solomon puts a bottle of perfume on the table. It smells terrible. In the bottom of the bottle is a large dead fly. The dead fly caused the perfume to have a stinking smell. Little things can ruin big things…. Read More ›