Ecclesiastes
The author of Ecclesiastes
Who is Qohelet?
"But his delight is in the ___ of the Lord, and on his ___ he meditates day and night."
(Psalm 1:2)
What is Law?
Proverbs tell us that: "When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent," and comes from Chapter 3 of this NT book which speaks directly on this.
What is James?
God's people in the OT.
What is the Israelites?
The percentage of the body that is water (hint: give a range!)
What is 50 to 75%?
The Hebrew word for "vanity" or "meaninglessness"
What is "hevel"?
"Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God." (Psalms __ and __)
Hint: As the Deer
Proverbs 19 tell us that: "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the ______" (Two words)
What is "the Lord"?
The great grandfather of Jesus (BIG hint: also the name of Joel's son!) (correct spelling or you don't get points)
Who is Matthan?
"A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to ______;" (Ecclesiastes 3:4)
What is "dance"?
Circumstances behind Psalm 51 being written?
Proverbs tells us in the ESV: "________ are the ________ of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy."
What is "faithful" and "wounds"?
James compares the human tongue to this part of a ship.
What is a rudder?
The largest freshwater lake in the world
What is Lake Superior?
"There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and ____ ____________ ___ ____ _____. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God." (Ecclesiastes 2:24)
What is "find enjoyment in his toil"?
What is Sons of Korah and Asaph?
Three things (of seven) that Proverbs 6 tells us are an abomination to the Lord
1. haughty eyes
2. a lying tongue,
3. hands that shed innocent blood,
4. a heart that devises wicked plans,
5. feet that make haste to run to evil,
6. false witness who breathes out lies,
7. one who sows discord among brothers.
Disciples who asked Jesus if they could be permitted to call down fire from heaven upon the Samaritans (Luke 9:52-54)
Who are James and John?
"You are already dead"
What does "omae wa mou shindeiru" mean?
"The end of the matter; all has been heard," i.e. Ecclesiastes 12:13
What is "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man"?
Search me, O God, and know my _____!
Try me and know my _____!
And see if there be any ______ way in me,
and lead me in the way ______! (Psalm ___)
What is "heart," "thoughts," "grievous," "everlasting," "139"?
The Hebrew word for proverbs
What is "mesalim"? (which means "figures of speech," or "parables" or "specially contrived sayings")
Priestly Order
(Hint: Senior)
your favorite JSGL
Who is Eunice?