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LEVITICUS 5 — THE LAW OF ASHAM (TRESPASS)“Accountability, Restoration, and the Fear of Yahuah”Teachers: Kerry & Karen BattleAhava ~ Love AssemblyToday's class dives into Leviticus 5 — The Law of Asham (Trespass), where Yahuah reveals how hidden guilt, broken oaths, and neglected responsibility fracture covenant order.This is not ritual.This is Yahuah's justice system.Leviticus 5 exposes the five forms of trespass that demand confession and restitution:1. Withholding truth (Lev 5:1)2. Touching death unknowingly (Lev 5:2–3)3. Rash or impulsive oaths (Lev 5:4–5)4. Misusing what is qodesh (Lev 5:15–16)5. Sin done in ignorance (Lev 5:17–19)Each connects directly to Exodus 21–23, the backbone of Yahuah's justice architecture:Life is sacredProperty is protectedTestimony is bindingOaths are covenantalRestitution is requiredNegligence equals guiltThe vulnerable must be defendedLeviticus 5 is the continuation of covenant justice — not a separate ritual.

3:13 For now I would have lain still and been quiet- When Job lays down he gets no rest (7:4). Job's point “not that death is so wonderful, but that life has become intolerable. Wilson. Again, the term Sheol is not used in the passage but that is clearly the idea. I would have been asleep then I would have been at rest- Rest is a great blessing of God tied with receiving the land of promise Ex. 33:14; Deut. 3:20; 12:10; 25:19; Josh. 1:13, 15; 21:44; 22:4; 23:1; II Sam. 7:1, 11; I Kings 5:4. This  word translated rest will also be used in 3:17, 26. Job believes the same kind of rest associated with the promised land is available in Sheol. Here “Job does not hope that death will rectify the injustice of his undeserved sufferings. It will be enough that it ends them” Anderson, 106.This roll call of Sheol includes the powerful, kings, counsellors of the earth, princes and great men (14-15, 19). It also includes the weak and powerless like infants, stillborn children, the weary, and the slaves, the small (16, 19). This list also has those who are ungodly like the wicked and prisoners (17-18). All together are united in Sheol. Death and Sheol are great equalizers for all kinds of people (Eccl. 9:2-6). Job speaks of Sheol as a place of rest (13, 17), ease (18), and freedom (19). How much of Job's words here can be trusted? When the LORD speaks, He will ask Job how much does he really know about these things he speaks about with such authority (38:16-18)?" Smick, 891.Job's view of Sheol is not consistent throughout the book. For example, the words of Job 10:18-22 and 17:13-16 are much gloomier than the picture in 3:11-19. Job uses at least three of the five terms used in 3:4-6 to describe darkness in speaking of Sheol in Job 10:21-22. Other passages of the OT do not portray Sheol or death in the positive terms seen here (Ps. 6:5; 30:9; 88:11-13; 115:17; Isa. 38:18). In Ecclesiastes in particular it is death itself that renders life's pursuits vanity (Eccl. 2:12-17, 18-23; 9:5, 10)    It is probably best to see Job's positive view of life after death in 3:11-19 not as representing his final word on Sheol, but as a manifestation of his state of mind at that time. Anything looks better to Job than his present condition. 3:21 Who long for death, but it does not come- The word long for is used for longing or waiting on God in Ps. 33:20; Isa. 8:17; 30:18; 64:4 and of God's longing to be gracious in Isa. 30:18. God longs to be gracious to those who are longing for Him. The longing for God is most common object of such longing in the biblical account. However, here the object of longing is death and that thought appears only here in the Bible. 3:26 I am not at ease, nor am I quiet- The word for at ease was used in 3:18 and is used later in Job 12:6. In 12:6 the destroyers and those who provoke God are at ease but Job has none. The word quiet was used in 3:13. Here Job has no quiet in contrast to what he envisioned for those who are in Sheol- 3:13. I have no rest, for trouble comes- The word for rest was used in 3:13, 17. The point is the same as that made above about the word quiet. While Job has no rest, those who are in Sheol do in 3:13, 17. The word trouble in vs. 26 is the same word translated raging in vs. 17. Interestingly, in vs. 17 the word is said to characterize the wicked. Job raging is not from his wickedness but from his depth of pain. 

Taking Worship Seriously - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 As you gather to worship, come… -What does it mean to worship God? How is it both a priority and a privilege to worship God? -What does it mean to fear God? How does the fear of God look differently for the unbeliever vs Christians? -How do I demonstrate that worship is a priority in my life? -What steps should we take to prepare our hearts for corporate worship? -What attitudes should we have when we gather to worship God? -How does this passage show the importance of the Word of God in worship? How might modern day worship services be out of balance between our listening and speaking in worship? For further study: Dt 6:4; Ps 50:14; 65:1; Pr 9:10; Eccl 3:14; 12:13; Isa 11:3; Mt 6:7; Jn 4:24; Heb 4:12; 10:19-25; 12:29; Jam 1:19.

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Subject: Book of Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Speaker or Performer: Dennis Helton Scripture Passage(s): Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Date of Delivery: October 19, 2025

While we reject all “health and wealth gospels,” as though Jesus were a mechanical vending machine for worldly wealth and power, we fully affirm the personal and covenantal nature of the world, which includes blessings and curses both in this life and in the life to come (Mk. 10:29-30).Sometimes God sends hardships to His people for their sanctification, and those hardships are working for us an “exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Cor. 4:17). Sometimes He gives the wicked great wealth, yet without His blessing, they do not have ability to truly enjoy it (Eccl. 5:19-6:3). However, sometimes God's people turn to idols and become debt slaves and are taken out of the fight, but we are called to freedom and dominion.The Text: “…The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them. And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.” (Dt. 28:1-14).King's Cross Church is a member congregation of the CREC in Moscow, ID. Visit our website at https://kingscrossmoscow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kingscrossmoscow.

Pugna in mercātōrēs venēnī geritur Secundum cartam senātuī diē Iōvis datam, praeses Americānus cēnset rempūblicam contrā mercātōrēs illicitī venēnī pugnāre, quae pugna nōn in aliēnās gentēs sed in latrōnēs gerātur. Quae verba cautē ēliguntur: nam vērum bellum nōn praesidī sed senātuī licet indīcere. Praesidis autem iussū trēs vel plūrēs celōcēs, quae feruntur venēnō onerātae esse, ā nautīs Americānīs iam mersae sunt et ad septendecim hominēs Venetiolānī interfectī, quī narcotromocratae sīve latrōnēs tam venēnum quam terrōrem adhibentēs fuisse dīcuntur. Diē Veneris autem nautae Americānae quartam nāvem dēmersērunt. Ambigitur utrum liceat praesidī imperāre, ut nautae mīlitēsque Americānī aliēnās narcotromocratās interficiant. Et in hāc ambiguitāte latent īnsidiae: nam doctī hominēs quī sēnsum commūnem metiuntur referunt tālem pugnam in mercātōrēs venēnī gerendam ā plērīsque cīvibus approbārī, unde factiōnī magistrātibus oppositae perīculōsum sit praesidis cōnsilium improbāre. Terror Mancuniī Mancuniī in Britanniā Jihad Al-Shamie, vir Britannūs triginta et quinque annōs nātus, raedam suam in synagōgam Iūdaeōrum, quī tunc sanctissimum altārum feriārum diem expiātiōnis agēbant, illīsit et veste displōsīvā, ut vidēbātur, indūtus cultrōque armātus coepit hominēs percūtere, donec custōdēs pūblicī manuballistīs armātī fīnem in ēius impetum imposuērunt. Praeter Al-Shamie duo aliī hominēs interfectī sunt, quōrum ūnus ā custōdibus pūblicīs cāsū occīsus est, et aliī sunt vulnerātī. Custōdēs pūblicī nunc operam dant, ut causam hūius impetūs intelligant, sed etiam monent tromocratīam patrātam sibi vidērī, id est, impetum factum esse ut terror cīvibus incuterētur; aliōs virōs duōs ūnamque fēminam esse comprehēnsōs, quī tromocratīam parārent. Archiepiscopa Cantuariēnsis Diē Veneris Sarah Mullally, episcopa Londoniēnsis, est ab ecclēsiā Anglicā creāta archiepiscopa Cantauriēnsis. Ecclēsia Anglica, quae scandalīs quatitur, etiam acriter divīsa est inter factiōnem sinistram, quae in Britanniā pollet, et factiōnem dextram, quae est Africāna et māior. Inde questus est episcopus Nigeriānus, virum dēbuisse archiepiscopum creārī, cum oportēret fēminās virīs obtemperāre. Nova ministra prīmāria Iāpōnum Sanae Takaichi diē Saturnī facta est dux maximae factiōnis in rē pūblica Iāpōnum, unde vērīsimile vidētur eam ministram prīmāriam fūtūram Iāpōnum. Prīma erit fēmina quæ Iāpōnibus praesit. Dīxit ipsa sē dē victōriā adeptā nōn laetārī, quippe quae potius difficilem labōrem esset susceptūra. Novissimus minister prīmārius Gallōrum Sebastiānus Lecornū creātus est novissimus minister prīmārius Gallōrum, quī et quīntus erit inter biennium, et septimus ex eō tempore quō Emmanuēl Macron ad clavum et gubernācula ascenderat reīpūblicae. Minister prīmārius Gallōrum magistrātū sē abdicāvit Sebastiānus Lecornū, novissimus minister prīmārius Gallōrum, diē Lūnae magistrātū sē abdicāvit. Tabulārium Cōrēānum combustum Tabulārium ēlectronicum “G-Drive” dictum, ubi opera pūblica reīpūblicae Cōrēae Merīdiōnālis conservābantur, exarsit, neque exempla monumentōrum exstant. Quīnta pars omnium documentōrum, quae ad rempūblicam gerendam facta erant, est dēlēta neque ullō modō reciperārī potest. Monent igitur magistrātūs, nōn fierī posse ut rātiōnēs expensōrum acceptōrumque senātuī hōc mēnse reddantur. Diē Iovis magistātus quīdam tabulāriō reficiendō praepositus, cūius nōminis ūna tantum littera “A” diurnāriīs relāta est, sē ex altō praecipitāvit.

You are listening to the messages from Pastor Scott Tewell who is the Lead Pastor at Rosedale Baptist Church in Rosedale, MD. Each week we provide these messages to help you grow in your faith and find encouragement through God's Word.

Subject: Book of Ecclesiastes 4 Speaker or Performer: Dennis Helton Scripture Passage(s): Ecclesiastes 4 Date of Delivery: October 5, 2025

"One of the most common arguments raised against the existence of God is the problem of suffering: “If God is good and all-powerful, why does He allow injustice?” But when we turn to Scripture—especially Ecclesiastes 4:1–3—we see that this argument actually backfires.Without God, suffering and oppression can only lead to despair. If life is nothing more than “under the sun,” then Solomon's conclusion is inescapable: the dead are better off than the living, and it would be better never to have been born. This is the hopelessness of atheism.But the Bible gives us another perspective: God is the righteous Judge who will bring every deed into account (Eccl. 3:16–17). His judgment is not only terrifying to the wicked—it is also a comfort to the oppressed. And through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believers are promised final vindication and everlasting life.

“When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong” (Eccl 8:11, NLT). Job agrees.

The Realities of Life - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 -How can it be liberating, rather than frustrating, to know that life is repetitive? -Should we strive to be remembered? Why or why not? -Can you think of instances when you felt you had "gained", only to find that in time you were dissatisfied again? -While Christians deal with these same realities of life, how does Christ bring purpose to our toil? For further study: Gen 2:15-17; 3:17-19; Ps 103:15-16; 144:3-4; Eccl 2:11; 5:9-13; Mt 16:26; Lk 12:16-20; 1 Co 15:58.

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Eccl 10:1-12:14, 2 Cor 8:1-15, Ps 49:1-20, Pr 22:20-21

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Eccl 7:1-9:18, 2 Cor 7:8-16, Ps 48:1-14, Pr 22:17-19

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Eccl 4:1-6:12, 2 Cor 6:14-7:7, Ps 47:1-9, Pr 22:16

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Eccl 1:1-3:22, 2 Cor 6:1-13, Ps 46:1-11, Pr 22:15

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We reflected on God's unfailing love and complete provision through Christ. Together, we saw how every need—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—is supplied in Him. We rejoiced in His finished work, the privilege of spiritual growth, and the assurance that He holds us and our loved ones in His care.Themes:God supplies every need through ChristAccepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6)Fresh love and divine anointingEternal love between the Father and the SonChrist's finished work brings peaceFruit of the Spirit: love as the cause, joy and peace as the effectsStruggles of spiritual growth as a privilegeGod's provision and protection against the enemyChrist's humanity and intimate carePrayer as trust and participation in His loveScripture:Phil. 4:19; Eph. 1:6; Heb. 2:9–18; Eccl. 12:1

Eccl 9:10

Have you ever walked into a space and instantly felt lighter, calmer, or inspired — just because of what you saw? Beauty isn’t just decoration. Science shows that what surrounds you can change how you feel, help you break stress cycles, and even make new habits stick.Yet many Christian women hesitate to add beauty to their own lives — worrying it’s “selfish” or “unnecessary.” But friend, God designed beauty as a gift to restore your soul. It’s not extra. It’s essential.In this episode, you’ll discover how adding beauty into your space can renew your spirit and spark joy — inside and out. You’ll learn the neuroscience of why beauty matters, how visual cues can help you stick to life-giving rhythms, and a simple soul care practice to bring God’s peace and joy into your daily environment.I’ll also share a personal story of the surprising way adding color to my own bedroom has transformed my mornings — giving me a more peaceful start to the day and helping me connect more deeply with God.Key Takeaways:
 The neuroscience of how beauty lowers stress and boosts motivation
 Why visual cues are powerful triggers for building new habits
 How God uses beauty to reflect His care for you — it’s not “extra,” it’s essential
 A personal reflection on “clothing yourself with Christ” and embracing His beauty in your life 
 A practical soul care challenge to add one beauty cue to your environment this week Breath Prayer:
 Inhale: You make all things beautiful
 Exhale: in your time Scripture:
 “He has made everything beautiful in its time.”
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In this message, Bishop Walker teaches according to Eccl 7:12. Visit our website https://www.aplaceofrefugechurch.org Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aplaceofrefugechurch  Also enjoy these powerful podcasts: The Way 2 Go Podcast - https://goo.gl/xmctVQ Making People Productive Podcast - https://goo.gl/R53KGa The L.I.F.E. Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/4t2vapjb

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 3, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23 Col 3:1-5, 9-11 Lk 12:13-21 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

1. Jesus gives us REST v. 30-32Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:282. Jesus shows us COMPASSION v. 33-34 Isa. 53:6 - All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned — everyone — to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.3. Jesus PROVIDES our needs HIS way - v. 35-41 Mark 14:22 - And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.”John 15:5  I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.4. Jesus is our source of CONTENTMENT v. 42-4410 And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. 11 Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun. Eccl 2:10–11.7But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. 8More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ 9and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ — the righteousness from God based on faith.Phil. 3:7-9 (CSB)Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Community Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Biblical Hermeneutics: Interpreting “Do Not Be Overly Righteous” (Eccl. 7:16) Speaker: Tim Conway Broadcaster: Grace Community Church Event: Question & Answer Date: 8/1/2025 Bible: Ecclesiastes 7:16 Length: 50 min.

In this Ask Pastor Tim (from 2019) we study Ecclesiastes 7:16—"Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise"—and unpack what Solomon really meant by that warning. We'll walk through three foundational hermeneutical methods (compare Scripture with Scripture, examine context and genre, cross‑reference translations), see how translation differences affect our understanding, and survey New Testament passages that call us to genuine holiness without slipping into legalism or laxity.