The Hebrew word translated throughout Ecclesiastes as “preacher” comes from a word which also means “collector” or “convener.” Some other Bible versions translate it as “Teacher.” This Preacher is a collector of sayings, he is the son of David, he is a king in Jerusalem, and he imparts knowledge to his people. We explore several of these sayings throughout the book, beginning with Ecclesiastes 1:1 and ending with Ecclesiastes 12:14.
Since ancient times, builders have used cornerstones in their construction projects. A cornerstone was the principal stone, usually placed at the corner of an...
We kick off our study of the book of Hebrews by exploring questions about the author and the audience for this epistle. We then...
Ezekiel is a prophet and priest who ministers to fellow Jews exiled to a village as a part of the Babylonian Captivity. Through his...
