Lesson 119: Ecclesiastes 3:1
The Blueprint — The Verse
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
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The Context — The History
Ecclesiastes reflects on life 'under the sun' from a royal teacher in Jerusalem, possibly SolomonThe son of David and Bathsheba and the third king of Israel. Solomon is known for his extraordinary wisdom, vast wealth, and major building projects—including the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign began in peace and prosperity, but his later years were marked by compromise as foreign wives led him into idolatry. Scripture remembers Solomon for both his God‑given wisdom... More. Seasonal agriculture and royal projects framed how ancients understood timing and mortality.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Chapter 3 opens the famous poem pairing opposites—birth and death, planting and uprooting, war and peace. Human activity fits within divinely appointed seasons rather than human control.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
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Discussion
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Which 'season' are you in now?
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How does accepting timing reduce anxiety?
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What activity might you need to release until its season comes?