Lesson 119: Ecclesiastes 3:1
The Blueprint — The Verse
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
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King James Version (KJV) — Public Domain.
The Context — The History
Ecclesiastes reflects on life 'under the sun' from a royal teacher in Jerusalem, possibly SolomonSolomon is the son of David and Bathsheba and the third king of Israel, remembered for his God‑given wisdom, his vast building projects, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign begins in peace and glory but ends in compromise, setting the stage for the division of the kingdom. 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;
Shown in World English Bible (WEB).
Read the verse immediately after this lesson () to continue the passage.
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?
