Interpretation Project: Ecclesiastes 11: 7-12:8
Scripture and Interpretation
Interpretation Project
The Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 11: 7-12:8
In this project I decided to do the book of Ecclesiastes. I chose this verse because so many people have the wrong idea of living life. I personally wanted to have a better understanding and appreciate the value of compassion and carefulness in preparing for the future. In the book of Ecclesiastes it was written by Solomon who was King’s David son; Solomon was known as “The Teacher”.
In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon learned a lot about life. In this book the teacher starts with encouraging compassion and carefulness ways to guard against the unclear future. He did that by casting our bread upon the waters, willing to offer servings to many, and not withholding our hands in the evening, our compassion may serve us well in the future should evil befall us. Likewise, things may happen beyond our ability to control or comprehend, but carefulness in sowing seed and being mindful of the dark days to come can help to prepare us for their coming (Ecclesiastes 1-8). In this book, it also introduces direction from the Preacher designed especially for the young. The young man is encouraged to rejoice, letting his heart cheer him. He is told to walk in the ways of his heart and in the sight of his eyes, yet with the knowledge that God will hold
Page 2 him accountable for all that he does. So remove sorrow and rejoice. But also put away evil during the fleeting years of childhood and youth (Ecclesiastes 9-10).
Now before I get in depth with scripture, I want to go back to the book; Grasping God’s Word. Looking at scriptures I want to connect them to some background information on summarizing the scripture. In looking at the book there are five ways to summarize a scripture. The five ways are general and specific, question and answers, dialogue, purpose and statement and means which means something is accomplished. To begin with, I want to look
Interpretation Project
The Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 11: 7-12:8
In this project I decided to do the book of Ecclesiastes. I chose this verse because so many people have the wrong idea of living life. I personally wanted to have a better understanding and appreciate the value of compassion and carefulness in preparing for the future. In the book of Ecclesiastes it was written by Solomon who was King’s David son; Solomon was known as “The Teacher”.
In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon learned a lot about life. In this book the teacher starts with encouraging compassion and carefulness ways to guard against the unclear future. He did that by casting our bread upon the waters, willing to offer servings to many, and not withholding our hands in the evening, our compassion may serve us well in the future should evil befall us. Likewise, things may happen beyond our ability to control or comprehend, but carefulness in sowing seed and being mindful of the dark days to come can help to prepare us for their coming (Ecclesiastes 1-8). In this book, it also introduces direction from the Preacher designed especially for the young. The young man is encouraged to rejoice, letting his heart cheer him. He is told to walk in the ways of his heart and in the sight of his eyes, yet with the knowledge that God will hold
Page 2 him accountable for all that he does. So remove sorrow and rejoice. But also put away evil during the fleeting years of childhood and youth (Ecclesiastes 9-10).
Now before I get in depth with scripture, I want to go back to the book; Grasping God’s Word. Looking at scriptures I want to connect them to some background information on summarizing the scripture. In looking at the book there are five ways to summarize a scripture. The five ways are general and specific, question and answers, dialogue, purpose and statement and means which means something is accomplished. To begin with, I want to look