Understanding the Concept of Time in Ecclesiastes 3
Delve into the profound exploration of time as discussed in Ecclesiastes chapter 3. Unravel the intricate balance of life's seasons and discover the appointed moments for every event under heaven. Explore themes of birth, death, renewal, change, destruction, restoration, demolishing, and rebuilding in the context of divine timing and rhythm.
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4 MIKE MAZZALONGO MIKE MAZZALONGO A Time for Everything A Time for Everything Part 1 Part 1 Ecc Ecc. 3:1 . 3:1- -11 11
Review Review A Life Examined: A Life Examined: Pleasure Wisdom & Folly Work
Conclusions Conclusions Satisfaction is a gift from God Righteousness is profitable Work is carried out in Time
Definition Definition Time is a measurable period Time is a measurable period during which events occur. during which events occur.
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven - - Ecc Ecc. 3:1 . 3:1
Opposites suggest the entire Opposites suggest the entire range of experiences range of experiences (Poetic device known as MERISM) (Poetic device known as MERISM)
Jewish Numerology Jewish Numerology 3 = God 4 = World 7 = God + Creation 10 = Complete, Mature 1,000 = Completely Matured
1. Life & Death 1. Life & Death A time to give birth and a time to die; - - Ecc Ecc. 3:2a . 3:2a
2. Renewal & Change 2. Renewal & Change A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:2b . 3:2b
3. Destruction & Restoration 3. Destruction & Restoration A time to kill and a time to heal; - - Ecc Ecc. 3:3a . 3:3a
4. Demolish & Rebuild 4. Demolish & Rebuild A time to tear down and a time to build up. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:3b . 3:3b
5. Sorrow & Joy 5. Sorrow & Joy A time to weep and a time to laugh; - - Ecc Ecc. 3:4a . 3:4a
6. Mourn & Dance 6. Mourn & Dance A time to mourn and a time to dance. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:4b . 3:4b
7. Select & Reject 7. Select & Reject A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones; - - Ecc Ecc. 3:5a . 3:5a
8. Embrace & Confront 8. Embrace & Confront A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:5b . 3:5b
9. Search & Abandon 9. Search & Abandon A time to search and a time to give up as lost; - - Ecc Ecc. 3:6a . 3:6a
10. Keep & Discard 10. Keep & Discard A time to keep and a time to throw away. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:6b . 3:6b
11. Grief & Resolution 11. Grief & Resolution A time to keep and a time to throw away. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:7a . 3:7a
12. Silence & Speaking Out 12. Silence & Speaking Out A time to be silent and a time to speak. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:7b . 3:7b
13. Love & Hate 13. Love & Hate A time to love and a time to hate; - - Ecc Ecc. 3:8a . 3:8a
14. War & Peace 14. War & Peace A time for war and a time for peace. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:8b . 3:8b
What profit is there to the worker from that in which he toils? - - Ecc Ecc. 3:9 . 3:9
Question Question What is the Profit? What is the Profit?
I have seen the task which God has given the sons of men with which to occupy themselves. He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end. - - Ecc Ecc. 3:10 . 3:10- -11 11
Conclusions Conclusions 1.God has made everything appropriate in its Time.
Conclusions Conclusions 2.God has put eternity into our hearts.
All the parts of life in time described, All the parts of life in time described, when put together do not equal when put together do not equal something meaningful unless you add something meaningful unless you add the part that is outside of time. the part that is outside of time.
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. - - Col. 1:15 Col. 1:15- -17 17
Conclusions Conclusions 3.We will never discover God s total work.
