Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the 21st book of the Old Testament, falling between Proverbs and the Song of Solomon (Song of Songs). It is one of several books that come between the books recounting Israel’s history and the books of prophecy. -James Limburg on Enter the Bible
We're reading Ecclesiastes along with Ruth and Jonah in June. You can break up the reading however works best for you. This is the recommended break down:
Week 1
June 1-5 Ruth
Monday- Ruth 1
Tuesday- Ruth 2
Wednesday- Ruth 3
Thursday- Ruth 4:1-11a
Friday- Ruth 4:11b-22
Tuesday- Ruth 2
Wednesday- Ruth 3
Thursday- Ruth 4:1-11a
Friday- Ruth 4:11b-22
Week 3
June 15-19 Ecclesiastes 1-6
Monday- Ecclesiastes 1
Tuesday- Ecclesiastes 2
Wednesday- Ecclesiastes 3-4
Thursday- Ecclesiastes 5
Friday- Ecclesiastes 6
Tuesday- Ecclesiastes 2
Wednesday- Ecclesiastes 3-4
Thursday- Ecclesiastes 5
Friday- Ecclesiastes 6
Week 2
June 8-12 Jonah
Monday- Jonah 1
Tuesday- Jonah 2
Wednesday- Jonah 3
Thursday- Jonah 4:1-5
Friday- Jonah 4:6-11
Tuesday- Jonah 2
Wednesday- Jonah 3
Thursday- Jonah 4:1-5
Friday- Jonah 4:6-11
Week 4
June 22-26 Ecclesiastes 7-12
Monday- Ecclesiastes 7
Tuesday- Ecclesiastes 8
Wednesday- Ecclesiastes 9
Thursday- Ecclesiastes 10
Friday- Ecclesiastes 11-12
Tuesday- Ecclesiastes 8
Wednesday- Ecclesiastes 9
Thursday- Ecclesiastes 10
Friday- Ecclesiastes 11-12
Introduction to Ecclesiastes
coming soon
Monday, June 15
Chapter 1
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Tuesday, June 16
Chapter 2
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Wednesday, June 17
Chapter 3-4
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Thursday, June 18
Chapter 5
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Friday, June 19
Chapter 6
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Monday, June 22
Chapter 7
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Tuesday, June 23
Chapter 8
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Wednesday, June 24
Chapter 9
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Thursday, June 25
Chapter 10
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Friday, June 26
Chapter 11-12
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Resources
Books
Online
Books about Ecclesiastes
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs for Everyone (The Old Testament for Everyone) by John Goldingay. Published by IVP Connect.
Ecclesiastes in The New Interpreter's Bible: A Commentary in Twelve Volumes Volume V by W. Sibley Towner. Published by Abingdon Press.
Books about the the Old Testament
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible by John J. Collins. Published by Fortress Press.
A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament by David L. Petersen, Terence E. Fretheim, Bruce C. Birch, and Walter Brueggemann. Published by Abingdon Press.
Books about the Bible
Making Sense of the Bible, Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today by Adam Hamilton. Published by HarperOne.
What Is the Bible and Who Is It For? A Book for Beginners, Skeptics, and Seekers by Emanuel Cleaver III. Published by Wesley's Foundery Books.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs for Everyone (The Old Testament for Everyone) by John Goldingay. Published by IVP Connect.
Ecclesiastes in The New Interpreter's Bible: A Commentary in Twelve Volumes Volume V by W. Sibley Towner. Published by Abingdon Press.
Books about the the Old Testament
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible by John J. Collins. Published by Fortress Press.
A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament by David L. Petersen, Terence E. Fretheim, Bruce C. Birch, and Walter Brueggemann. Published by Abingdon Press.
Books about the Bible
Making Sense of the Bible, Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today by Adam Hamilton. Published by HarperOne.
What Is the Bible and Who Is It For? A Book for Beginners, Skeptics, and Seekers by Emanuel Cleaver III. Published by Wesley's Foundery Books.
Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again
by Rachel Held Evans. Published by Thomas Nelson.
Enter the Bible resource
Enter the Bible is an excellent, free resource out of Luther Seminary.
It is a website designed to help everyday disciples and spiritual seekers engage Scripture in ways that are thoughtful, accessible, and faithful—with an aim to encourage and strengthen faith in the God revealed in the Old and New Testaments.
Each book of the Bible has its own course.
There are timelines, maps, videos, a glossary, and so much more.
Enter the Bible is an excellent, free resource out of Luther Seminary.
It is a website designed to help everyday disciples and spiritual seekers engage Scripture in ways that are thoughtful, accessible, and faithful—with an aim to encourage and strengthen faith in the God revealed in the Old and New Testaments.
Each book of the Bible has its own course.
There are timelines, maps, videos, a glossary, and so much more.
Biblical Interpretation for Lay Education Online Course
This is a course on the Absorb Platform, which is a website utilized by the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church for education.
This course introduces the basic principles of biblical interpretation. You'll explore how the Bible came together, methods for interpreting scripture, and helpful tools for biblical interpretation.
It is taught by Mark Statler, a lifelong Missouri Methodist. He currently serves as the Director for Leadership Excellence in the Missouri Conference Office.
This course introduces the basic principles of biblical interpretation. You'll explore how the Bible came together, methods for interpreting scripture, and helpful tools for biblical interpretation.
It is taught by Mark Statler, a lifelong Missouri Methodist. He currently serves as the Director for Leadership Excellence in the Missouri Conference Office.