by John Russell I am almost ashamed to admit that I am part of that dubious group labeled “The Boomers,” because of the excess whining and loudness our generational tone seems to have taken. Face it—we aren’t aging well, but aging we are. Sense It Solomon might be the patron saint of our generation, reminding […]
Growing old with wisdom – The Uniform Lesson for October 16
by Sam E. Stone How should a person live in a world where everything seems meaningless at times? That is the question addressed in the book of Ecclesiastes. Late in his life, Solomon summarizes what he has experienced during his time on earth. He describes man’s relentless pursuit of whatever he thinks might turn out […]
Where You Live for October 16
by Dan Lentz 1. What is your vision for retirement? What do you want your life to look like when and if you retire? If you are near retirement, have things worked out the way you hoped? Read Ecclesiastes 11:9–12:7, 13. 2. Name at least one unwise decision you made in your youth. 3. How […]
Valuing true wisdom – The Uniform Lesson for October 9
By Sam E. Stone The book of Ecclesiastes begins, “The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem.” This suggests that Solomon wrote the book, although his name is not mentioned anywhere in it. The topics fit with his life experiences, and many Bible scholars consider him the author. The book’s theme is summed […]
Living an ordered life – The Uniform Lesson for October 2
by Sam E. Stone This is our last lesson from the book of Proverbs in this quarter’s study. (We will look at two other books by Solomon in the coming weeks—Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon.) The contrast between the righteous and the wicked is again emphasized in chapter 29. The opening and closing verses of […]
