LivethruJesus
Studying the Bible
Episode Archive
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The Better Way
This chapter reads a little more like Proverbs than the previous ones. So, even though there is some logic to its structure, Solomon hits many different topics for us to examine – life and death...
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Soul Satisfaction
Solomon continues his search for meaning by examining worship, power, and wealth, showing that both careless worship and unchecked greed ultimately leave the soul dissatisfied.
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Relationships: Valuable but Limited
Solomon continues his reflections about life, but shifts his focus from time and eternity to relationships. As he examined all types of societal and relational situations, he concluded that life...
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Eternity in the Hearts of Men
He puts the desire for understanding in our hearts, yet keeps full comprehension just out of reach so that we will continue searching. Since this world ultimately cannot satisfy, we must look up...
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The Seasons of Life
God created everything with order and purpose. Life has its appointed seasons so that no one thing, whether good or bad, lasts forever. Seasons that we may find troubling or even wrong have thei...
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The Meaning of Life
Where do we find purpose and meaning? Do you find meaning in your job, or by gaining knowledge and wisdom. Do you see value in money and possessions or maybe in entertainment and pleasurable exp...
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A Divided Heart Produces Divided Devotion
At the height of his reign, Solomon enjoyed wisdom, wealth, peace, and God’s favor. But a quiet shift was taking place that eventually led him to worship other gods. In this lesson, we will look...
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Receiving From and Reflecting the Lord
Everything we possess—wisdom, opportunity, influence, and understanding—comes from God. We can bring our hardest questions and deepest confusions to God, because He knows and understands everyth...
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God Watches Over His People and Hears Their Prayers
God promised Solomon that He would watch over Israel and hear the prayers offered towards His Temple. If they continued to follow Him, He would bless and keep them. If they turned away from Him,...
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Prayer and Dedication
Solomon was the king of Israel, yet he humbled himself publicly and offered himself as a living sacrifice to the Lord. Jesus is the King of all Heaven and earth, yet He humbled Himself publicly ...