The Book of Ecclesiastes

The "Book of Ecclesiastes" was written by the son of David, Solomon, "a gift" from Father God through the blessings of the Holy Spirit. This Book was written to "the man who walks under the sun", which is an expression that is speaking to "all who live in flesh bodies, humankind." Within this "Book", Solomon is speaking to himself, within his own mind, as well as teaching humankind how to live within our flesh bodies; receiving blessings from Father God, having joy in His love and peace of mind within our spirit self because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Living according to the instructions of this "Book of the Bible" will enhance our spiritual being as well since it will give a greater understanding as to the fact all souls born from above have two bodies, the flesh body, which this "Book" is about, and the spiritual body that lives within the flesh body. Solomon will teach as a pessimist (somebody who always expects the worst to happen), giving the bad side of something and as an optimist (somebody who tends to feel hopeful and positive about future outcomes), demonstrating the good side when you keep Father God a part of your life.  All souls are born from above within their flesh bodies for a purpose and that reason is to be in the service of Father God Almighty, who created humankind for His pleasure (Revelation 4:11), which ultimately instructs you of how to be happy while walking within your flesh body.

Ecclesiastes - Chapter 1

Ecclesiastes 1:1 says, "The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem." "Preacher" means "(to assemble, gather); a teacher of christian principles." This "Preacher (teacher)" is "Solomon."

Ecclesiastes 1:2 says, "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity." "Vanity" means "emptiness; to act emptily, become vain, be vain - to cause to become vain - to fill with vain hope." The things of this world bring about emptiness since it cannot give you hope or peace of mind. Christ Jesus is our peace of mind.

Ecclesiastes 1:3 says, "What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?" As you walk within your flesh body, an earthly person, and think about and accumulate earthly things through your labor, never meditating within your spiritual self with Father God, there is nothing but emptiness no matter how much you accumulate or participate in of earthly things.

Ecclesiastes 1:4 says, "[One] generation passeth away, and [another] generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever." Solomon is saying one generation is born and dies, along comes another generation born and dies, and another, over and over. Emptiness, as the generations repeat themselves over and over. This is why you want to look to our Father God Almighty, spiritually.

Ecclesiastes 1:5 says, "The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose." The sun follows its course within the sky, rising and setting as you watch it from your flesh body rising up in the morning from the east and setting down in the evening from the west, day after day, year after year, generation after generation. It simply does not change.

Ecclesiastes 1:6 says, "The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits." In the north the summer wind blows and brings warmth and in the winter, the wind comes to the south and brings about the cold. The winds, just as the sun, have their own course, the seasons always coming, winter, spring, summer and fall, over and over, generation after generation.

Ecclesiastes 1:7 says, "All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea [is] not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again." The seas shall not overflow even though the rivers continue to flow into them. It rains and the water flows into the river, emptying into the oceans and seas. Humidity builds and the waters evaporate from the seas and rises up to become rain once again and when the rains burst forth, they replenish the rivers, oceans and seas, once more and they will not overflow since the process will repeat itself over and over again, generation after generation.

Ecclesiastes 1:8 says, "All things [are] full of labour; man cannot utter [it]: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing." "Labour" means "to toil, work; grow weary." Looking at what is produced by humankind brings nothing but weariness and emptiness since the flesh is never satisfied, never grateful.

Ecclesiastes 1:9 says, "The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun." Each day is the same as the day before since the same things happen over and over again. Everything accomplished by people truly means nothing since Father God created the earth and there is nothing any individual can do or accomplish without doing so with the things our Father has created. Father God created the Heavens and the earth and knows all things, therefore while you should be happy with your own and others achievements, compare it to what our Father has accomplished, and you will then understand that all of your own and others achievements are emptiness, nothing.

Ecclesiastes 1:10 says, "Is there [any] thing whereof it may be said, See, this [is] new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us." Solomon is teaching that all things that have happened to individuals of this earth of long ago, even yesterday; shall happen again to other individuals as we now live. You are not a poor little, only me victim. There are no new ideas or courses that can happen to anyone that has not already happened to someone else. Within Father's Word are constant teachings of consequences suffered by those who disobeyed Him, as well as blessings upon those who obeyed Him. These teachings are examples for us as we now live. What is happening now as we live has happened in the past; good, bad and indifferent. As the First Earth Age came to an end, this Second Earth Age shall come to an end. Are you studying Father's Word to know what has happened and what shall happen again? The same deceptions and lies that came about in the First Earth Age shall come to pass in this Second Earth Age by the same master of deception, lucifer, who is satan, the anti-christ. "There is nothing new under the sun."

Ecclesiastes 1:11 says, "[There is] no remembrance of former [things]; neither shall there be [any] remembrance of [things] that are to come with [those] that shall come after." "Things" should be "men - humankind, those who walk under the sun." Over and over, one generation comes and goes, followed by another generation. This is speaking of those who walk under the sun, flesh man. When the flesh dies, it is gone forever. Never forget however that when the flesh man dies, the spirit man returns to Father God in Heaven (II Corinthians 5:8).

Ecclesiastes 1:12 says, "I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem." Simply stated, Solomon is saying he was the king over Jerusalem (Father God's favorite place) and he had more than he could ever wish for in terms of earthly possessions and achievements; he was at the helm and he had it all.

Ecclesiastes 1:13 says, "And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all [things] that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith." Solomon is saying he desired to find and understand wisdom; to have peace of mind since he had everything and had done all there was to do from an earthly standpoint and still he is not happy.

Ecclesiastes 1:14 says, "I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit." Solomon is teaching that he has the best of everything and seen the best of everything flesh man could ever hope for, those physical things of life, and still it is meaninglessness since he still feels like he is chasing the wind, which cannot be caught.

Ecclesiastes 1:15 says, "[That which is] crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered." With flesh, being just a shell, it is impossible to understand certain things, many things, without the spirit of Father God that fills that shell of a person. As an example, you have a whole walnut that has not been broken, a shell. You crack it open wanting to eat the nut that should be within it and behold the shell is empty. Therefore, that shell neither had nor served any purpose.

Ecclesiastes 1:16 says, "I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all [they] that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge." Solomon is meditating on the fact that he is king, having accumulated great wealth, established unbeatable armies. He is meditating on the fact that he has demonstrated good judgment, has understanding of worldly things, no other flesh king before him having demonstrated such power and knowledge of earthly things.

Ecclesiastes 1:17 says, "And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit." "Wisdom" means "to have prudence and act wisely." "Madness" means "boastful, a fool." "Folly" means "to act or do foolishly." Solomon reveals that he acted with wisdom and he acted as a fool; doing both good and foolishly. In this he learned his behavior only brought about displeasure. That which walks under the sun, the flesh body, is very hard to please. He partied hardy, drank too much and received nothing from it except for a headache. Much of the things of this world bring about nothing but trouble because it is evil. The things of this world belong to satan, and it you are on his course, that means you have turned your back on Father God and I wish you well without the blessings of our LORD.

Ecclesiastes 1:18 says, "For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow." Wisdom sought for yourself or personal gratification of the earthly things will give you just what you asked for, nothing, emptiness. You are going to meet yourself with the same misery and problems over and over and over. Chasing that high of earthly things is the same as chasing the wind since ultimately you will never reach it or catch it. Keeping in mind the subject of this "Book of Ecclesiastes" is the flesh man, humankind that "walks under the sun", wisdom as Solomon is speaking about is of the flesh, wisdom of the world and the more earthly knowledge you grasp on to, the more trouble you bring upon yourself because the flesh is never pleased no matter how much pleasure you lavish upon it. Your aim is to work hard and make lots of money, exchanging time best spent with your family for the all mighty dollar. The pleasures of drugs, sodomy, adultery, same sex, watching a football game while your children roam the streets of confusion or spend time romping on facebook, that endless list of worldly familiarity, brings about the destruction and breakdown of the mind, health, loved ones and family members. Wisdom and knowledge of the world may seem pleasing to the flesh, however rest assured it will bring sorrow and destruction in the end. Solomon is teaching that personal satisfaction, pleasing the flesh, will not be found within knowledge or wisdom of the searthly things since all wisdom and knowledge comes from Father God Almighty, and He is most assuredly "Spiritual." The greatest high you can ever hope for is spiritually through Father God Almighty who will freely give it when you ask, seek and knock through Christ Jesus.