Easter April 2010 2: vanitas vanitatum dixit Ecclesiastes vanitas vanitatum omnia vanitas. The word for better is towb, "good." Scriptures: Not only because of the way it will personally benefit you, but because its the greatest way to display the glory of God. This is the view held by many scholars, but its not the only view. { The image is explained in Ecclesiastes 4:12, A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. The three-strand cord is understood to be unity between yourself, God, and another person. October 2011 God is Love (1John 4:8). A Bruised Heart 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. TEAMWORK IS PROFITABLE - Vs. 9 "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour." TEAMWORK IS PROTECTIVE - Vs. 10 "For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up." James told me that he went to a wedding where the pastor preached a 45-minute Christ-centered sermon. January 2010 Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Some even believe this book could have been written by multiple authors. 4 Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man's envy of his neighbor. are Genesis 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Marriage involves working and it involves walking. The two lie together (Eccl. We have our love for one other enhanced by Gods love, that is continually being poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5).This Love is deeper than a feeling - it is a commitment, a covenant commitment. KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: KJV Holy Bible, KJV Bible, Giant Print Thinline Bible, Vintage Series, Red Letter, Comfort Print: King James Version, KJV Study Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses. God's infinite unselfish Love is shown in that He gave His Son to us to save us when we only deserved His judgement (John 3:16). This kind of love is as interested in what I can give as I can get. Thus, the marriage relationship of two the husband and wife is better than one. Both the husband and wife are commanded by God to love each other (Eph. August 2011 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. They are committed to love the other whatever happens. Warming. Because they have a good reward for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV. This is what life is all about. The beginning of this book starts out very bleakly as the author is almost shouting at the reader, Meaningless! However, the principles laid out in these verses in the context of talking about the value of having friends in the workplace also have application to marriage. If they pull in opposite directions that is different of course! August 2015 Check. Marriage, of course, involves the closest of friendships. The statement of two being better than one is true in many different life circumstances all across time. It continues to be true over and over again. As we offer our protection, strength, support, help and loyalty to the other in their time of need, stress and pressure, so we will receive a good return when we are under fire, for they will be there for us too. 13:4; 1 Cor. But how can one keep warm alone? Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 presents marriage as teamwork, and reminds us how marriage is strengthened with God at the core. And It Was Beautiful. Solomon transitions into a pragmatic commentary likely spurred by the story of the lonely workaholic. July 2019 A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart (Eccl. It guarantees the feelings stay alive and protects the relationship from a downward spiral of each withdrawing love in revenge against the other being selfish. December 2013 What he finds is that while you can search all day long, in the end we all die and it was all worth nothing. He fulfilled the Law's demand for perfect labor for God's glory. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. #2. All throughout the New Testament, God is calling the body of Christ to display his glory and to share his message. November 2010 6 WOMAN please take MANS hands and hold them palms up so that you may see them for the gift which they are to you. Walking. Who You Were Made To Be // Going Deeper. Dr. Kaiser's commentary says that Ecclesiastes 9:4-5 and verse 10 present "no denial of a future state"which is true, as these verses allow for a future resurrection. I want to be your daddy, not the pastor who does your wedding. Verse Ecclesiastes 4:9. Treasury of Scripture Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. 2 So, rather than the living who still have lives to live, I congratulate the dead who have already met . This too is meaningless a . By the end of the competition, we placed second in my division. January 2021 Third, the perfect and glorious labor of the Son of God. Love does not keep a list of their faults and failures, for both bring strengths and weaknesses to the relationship. "There is nothing sadder in the whole book than the wistful glance in Ecclesiastes 4:2-3 at the dead and the unborn, who are spared the sight of so much anguish." (Kidner) ii. February 2019 Session 1: Meet the Author: Solomon, King of Israel. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who wait on (literally: intertwine themselves around) the Lord will renew their strength (and love). This is futile and a grievous affliction. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Bible Q&A: With Whom Did Cain and Seth Have Children? The goal of LifeLight is that through a regular program of in-depth personal and group study of Scripture, more and more Christian adults may grow in their personal faith in Jesus Christ. April 2014 January 2018 his father later asked? It will be strong, stable and full of love. Marriage Together, as a team, her hands in yours, your wishes will be realized. iii. The Chord of 3 Strands. John Its within the context of relationship that the body of Christ thrives. They are alone, with no one to provide help or support in times of trouble. He experimented with everything he could think of in the hopes of finding fulfillment. No one to comfort them! It truly is amazing to see the way the truths revealed in Scripture are not only true because we find them in the Bible, but because the truth is the truth. Working. September 2015 Furthermore, it's important to remember that we ought "to pray without ceasing," (1 Thess. Rather than pine away for the past, Ecclesiastes says, "There is nothing better than to be glad and to do well during life" (3:12). Eve was created to be Adams companion and his helper in all things. November 2018 As God is 3 Persons, yet is so united in love as to be One Being, so God made the man and woman to be distinct personalities, yet through their union of love they become as one in love, loyalty and purpose. October 2019 Basically, what Solomon is saying here is that is better to have friends and companions while you work at your job because those friends can help you as you work together. All rights reserved. Because they have a good reward for their labor. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. Messy House October 2018 "Be Still and Know that I Am God" "Pray Without Ceasing" "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made""All Things Work Together for Good" "Do Not Fear". 5:25; Tit. Denomination: Your Maker is Your Husband: The Divine Marriage Metaphor and the New Covenant Matthew Haste This article traces the biblical use of the divine marriage metaphor throughout the Scriptures revealing its unique place in revealing the contours of the new covenant. September 2014 A Member of the Grace Advance Fellowship of Churches. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. Marriage is the clasping of hands, the blending of hearts, the union of two lives becoming one. What happens when you both fall down? New American Standard Version So, who is this 3rd Strand, who will make all the difference? May 2013 There is no one to help him get up. Life is better when theres more than one of us. If we give it then when we need it they will be disposed to also give it to us (the good return)!Return 3: Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves (v12). Izzy has been writing about weddings for nearly 10 years. He described it as chasing after the wind. How to Love a Friend. ? Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Frank E. Gaebelein, vol. Love Lydia with all that you have, loving her like you love yourself, and even more. I want to ask you to turn and face one another now. Though there are different viewpoints on authorship of this book, the most commonly-held view by scholars is that of King Solomon. Read More. Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - Marriage - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Marriage (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) | Calvary Chapel Church Greeneville Sundays In-person 10:00 AM & Wednesday 6:30 PM / Watch Online Livestream or Facebook Bible Q&A: Is Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Talking About Marriage? //