Tag Archives: Ecclesiastes 12

the last word

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

DON’T LOSE PERSPECTIVE Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 9 Since he had the advantage of being a wise man, the collector also taught the people knowledge; and he compared, searched out and arranged many proverbs. 10 The collector sought to find appropriate words … Continue reading →

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remember him before

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

IT’S ALMOST TOO LATE Ecclesiastes 12:5-8 5 People should remember him before they get afraid of a high place and of scary things on the road; before the almond tree blossoms, before the grasshopper drags himself along, and the caper … Continue reading →

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no pleasure left

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

DON’T WASTE YOUR PRIME TIME Ecclesiastes 12:1-4 1 But you should remember your Creator in those days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near when you will say, “There is no pleasure left in … Continue reading →

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the end of the matter

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Wise words can fix us firmly in a secure position, and they can also motivate us to move in the right direction.  But we should also heed the warning tacked on at the end of the book.  Even … Continue reading →

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remember

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8 Youth is called the days of light, and old age the days of darkness.  The Preacher encourages his students to enjoy and take advantage of the days of light, but to remember that the days of darkness will … Continue reading →

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