Podcasts about hevel

Welcome to The Daily, where we go through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day. We are in the last chapter of Ecclesiastes. That means today, we are 2 days away from starting the Gospel of Mark. Go to the website and grab the Scriptural Journal for this study so you can study along with us. Today, we're looking at Ecclesiastes 12:8: Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity.— Ecclesiastes 12:8 This is Solomon's final conclusion. The last echo of a theme he has repeated from the very first line of Ecclesiastes to the very end: "Vanity of vanities... all is vanity." But this isn't just repetition—it's the closing line of a grand experiment. Solomon, the preacher-king, has tested everything. Wisdom. Pleasure. Work. Wealth. Achievement. He's chased every path under the sun. He's tasted every fruit the world has to offer. And here's his final verdict: It's all smoke. That's the deeper meaning of the word “vanity” in Hebrew—hevel—vapor, mist, breath, smoke. Something that looks solid but slips through your fingers. It's not meaningless, but it's ungraspable. Fleeting. Elusive. Solomon's point is simple: if you build your life on anything but God, you build on smoke. All the tests have been run. All the variables explored. And this is what the wisest man to walk the earth—besides Jesus—wants you to know: Don't waste your life chasing smoke. So stop putting your hope in what won't last. Stop assuming the next achievement, relationship, or possession will settle your soul. It won't. The purpose of Ecclesiastes isn't to lead us to despair. It's to lead us to God—the only One who isn't a smoke show. #VanityOfVanities, #ChasingSmoke, #WisdomFromSolomon ASK THIS: What pursuit in your life feels like chasing smoke? Why is it so easy to hope in things that won't last? How does the word hevel change your view of success? What would it look like to build your life solely on God? DO THIS: Identify one thing you've been chasing that won't last—and surrender it to God today. PRAY THIS: God, I don't want to waste my life chasing what won't satisfy. Teach me to build on what is eternal—You alone. Amen. PLAY THIS: Jesus Have It All.

Ecclesiastes begins:  The Words of the Preacher (Qohelet), son of David, King in Jerusalem, which references Solomon or someone in the Davidic Line.  Qohelet famously exclaims (in the King James), Vanity of Vanities, All is Vanity! T he ancient Hebrew uses “Hevel,” which differs from “vanity” in that it signifies empty air, like the breath we emit on a cold day.   Akin to our concept of vanity, however, the lament centers on much of life being meaningless. There is a notion that the Preacher is playing a role, pointing out how grim existence is without Faith.  He continues:   What profit hath a man of all his labors which he taketh under the sun?  In other words, What good has all your earthly work accomplished?  Further, the phrase, “under the sun” aptly contrasts our world with the transcendence of the heavens beyond. One generation passeth away and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth forever. The sun also arisesth, and the sun goeth down, and hastens to the place he rose.This poetry clashes with the majesty of the Creation story.  It is often considered part of ancient pessimistic wisdom literature, which lays bare the sadness and mundaneness endemic to life – in terms of the endless cycle of growth, decay and death.   However, this is the despair of one who lacks a view of the transcendent.    Qohelet continues to speak to fundamental observations every generation will uncover: The winds goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and returneth again according to its circuits.  The waters do the same – all rivers run into the sea;  yet the sea is not full.  The poetry is symbolicfor humanity never being able to get their fill from materialistic gains.   All things are full of labour; but man cannot express it.  The eye is not satisfied with seeing; nor the ear with hearing.  Though cryptic, this is generally understood to mean that no matter how wise, one will never fully understand this world.  Much is ineffable, including the questions of: Why are we here?, Why are things as they are?, Why is there suffering?, What is our purpose?  The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be, and thatwhich shall be done.  AND THERE IS NOTHINGNEW UNDER THE SUN.Is there anything whereof it may be said, see this is new?Truly, it hath been already of Old Time, which was before us.  There is no remembrance of former things, neithershall there be any remembrance of things to come .What we observe each day, so full-of-life and brilliant, will decay and die.   As to material riches (jewels, an amazing house, fancy car or new toy), they will lose luster.  All around us will be gone and forgotten. This goes for he who lived hundreds of years ago, just as it does for those who will be born hundreds of years from now.  Only though the Almighty, can we obtainsomething lasting.  Qohelet describes himself as King all over Israel in Jerusalem – the only mention of Israel in the Book.  In the mold of Solomon, Qohelet was renowned for his wisdom through contrasting the philosophies of the day and pursuing all knowledge under the sun.   Qohelet was in the position to find answers and guide humanity, but discovered there is only so much we can know.  He concludes that such pursuits are as futile as trying to capture the wind. His words imply that within each of us is the desire for a connection with something more, referencing the Bread of Life that Deuteronomy and Jesus speak to. Qohelet also devoted himself to madness and folly, perhaps referencing hedonistic pleasure and the hundredsof wives Solomon was attributed. His conclusion remained,  All is Vanity and Vexation of spirit.   Simply, you better look beyond Man for something more. To close the chapter Qohelet announces:  The wiser you become, the more you get frustrated in realizing what you don't know. For in much wisdom there is much grief; and he that increases knowledges increases sorrow.

Good Friday Homily / Ecclesiastes 3:16-20 / Jonathan Haefs

Kohelet #12 - the dramatic conclusion of the book and of Kohelet's wisdom on human mortality. Kohelet appears to end where he began - all is hevel? But what does this word actually mean? What if this word has consistently been mistranslated for centuries? Our audio today explores an alternative translation which presents a remarkably different understanding of the work as a whole and is a fitting conclusion to our studies of this misunderstood book. Speaking personally, this idea completely changed my appreciation of Kohelet and I think others will like it too. Text here:https://www.sefaria.org/Ecclesiastes.12?lang=bi

James 4:13-17As James continues to instruct us in wisdom, this week he turns to an idea that runs through scripture - the brevity of life. It is an idea that is perhaps most explored in Ecclesiastes and the Hebrew word for it is hevel. As James says, we "are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14). James ties recognizing this reality to being wise, as does Moses's prayer recorded in the Psalms, "teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12)  

What is the meaning of life? That is essentially the question that Kohelet seeks to address.Who is Kohelet?What does he mean when he says: "All the rivers flow into the sea but the sea is never full"?

Parshas HaShavuah Shiurim: Parshas Bereishis - The Sefer Ha'ikrim's Approach To The Episode Of Kayin and Hevel 09/30/2021

Souls of Kayin & Hevel: The Deeper Dynamics of Various Different Types of People.

Hevel, hevel, it's all hevel... or is it?

Hevel, hevel, it's all hevel... or is it?

All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless. A person can do nothing better [TOV] than to eat and drink and find satisfaction [TOV] in their own toil. 

All is Hevel_Thomas Daniel_1.12.25 by Covenant Presbyterian

Part 1 of 2 in the book of Ecclesiastes. We don't live in an "if this, then that" world all the time - there are statistics and there are outliers.  The Teacher in Ecclesiastes calls it Hevel! A Hebrew word literally meaning smoke or vapor. Essentially, life is an enigma. How do we live well in the midst of all the hevel? 

Sukkot reflects our people's ancient narrative, balancing the transience of a wandering nation and the fragility of life with our yearning for home and the Eternal Divine. How does our tradition compel us to relate to those who yearn for home, but who are left to wander?

Ecclesiastes 12

Sermons from Jaramy Hamao on August 11, 2024

Ecclesiastes 10

Everything is meaningless without God

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Pastor Jason shares on the book of Ecclesiastes in our first teaching week of "Chasing the Wind." 

Ecclesiastes 6

doing Torah time VII - Death comes in 3sWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.com/studio/?dtt-deathcomesin3ssNetwork: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/Battle4Freedomhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A16-17&version=CJBGenesis 2:16-17Adonai, G_d, gave the person this order: "You may freely eat from every tree in the garden except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. You are not to eat from it, because on the day that you eat from it, it will become certain that you will die."https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A6&version=CJBGenesis 3:6When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it had a pleasing appearance and that the tree was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her; and he ate.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A21&version=CJBGenesis 3:21Adonai, G_d, made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A8&version=CJBGenesis 4:8Kayin had words with Hevel his brother; then one time, when they were in the field, Kayin turned on Hevel his brother and killed him.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A1-2&version=CJBGenesis 4:1-2The man had sexual relations with Havah his wife; she conceived, gave birth to Kayin [acquisition] and said, "I have acquired a man from Adonai." In addition she gave birth to his brother Hevel. Hevel kept sheep, while Kayin worked the soil.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A3-5&version=CJBGenesis 4:3-5In the course of time Kayin brought an offering to Adonai from the produce of the soil; and Hevel too brought from the firstborn of his sheep, including their fat. Adonai accepted Hevel and his offering but did not accept Kayin and his offering. Kayin was very angry, and his face fell.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A6-7&version=CJBGenesis 4:6-7Adonai said to Kayin, "Why are you angry? Why so downcast? If you are doing what is good, shouldn't you hold your head high? And if you don't do what is good, sin is crouching at the door — it wants you, but you can rule over it."https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A8&version=CJBGenesis 4:8Kayin had words with Hevel his brother; then one time, when they were in the field, Kayin turned on Hevel his brother and killed him.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A9&version=CJBGenesis 4:9Adonai said to Kayin, "Where is Hevel your brother?" And he replied, "I don't know; am I my brother's guardian?"https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A10&version=CJBGenesis 4:10He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying out to me from the ground!https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A11-12&version=CJBGenesis 4:11-12Now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood at your hands. When you farm the ground it will no longer yield its strength to you. You will be a fugitive, wandering the earth."https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A13-14&version=CJBGenesis 4:13-14Kayin said to Adonai, "My punishment is greater than I can bear. You are banning me today from the land and from your presence. I will be a fugitive wandering the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A15&version=CJBGenesis 4:15Adonai answered him, "Therefore, whoever kills Kayin will receive vengeance sevenfold," and Adonai put a sign on Kayin, so that no one who found him would kill himhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A16-24&version=CJBGenesis 4:16 (cf. 16-24)So Kayin left the presence of Adonai and lived in the land of Nod [wandering], east of ‘Eden.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+4%3A25-26&version=CJBGenesis 4:25-26Adam again had sexual relations with his wife, and she gave birth to a son whom she named Shet [granted], "For G_d has granted me another seed in place of Hevel, since Kayin killed him." To Shet too was born a son, whom he called Enosh. That is when people began to call on the name of Adonai.

As Rabbi Sacks is on the minds of so many of us , Tehillim 39 and 40, are eerily appropriate for thinking about him. The words that David said, could have been said by him. וַיִּתֵּ֬ן בְּפִ֨י ׀ שִׁ֥יר חָדָשׁ֮ תְּהִלָּ֪ה לֵֽאלֹ֫הֵ֥ינוּ יִרְא֣וּ רַבִּ֣ים וְיִירָ֑אוּ וְ֝יִבְטְח֗וּ בַּיהוָֽה׃He put a new song into my mouth, a hymn to our God. May many see it and stand in awe, and trust in the LORD I hope that my recording captures something of this moment. The tragic shortness of his life, combined with his astonishing achievement - Hevel. His ability to be both particular and universal - ger v'toshav. His letter in the scroll - megillat sefer katuv alai. Text here: www.sefaria.org/Psalms.39, www.sefaria.org/Psalms.40

Ecclesiastes 4

In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah (last shiur of the year), Rav Burg explains how Shemita and Yovel rectify the sin of Kayin and Hevel. As one journeys through the story of Kayin and Hevel to Lemech and his wives and four children and finally to Shes and his ultimate descendant Noach it becomes clear that the narrative is about the loss of Tzelem Elokim and the dangers of living in an animal society. Ultimately a society that loses its awareness of its own Godliness will destroy itself. Shemita and Yovel bring us back to true freedom and restore our Godly dignity. Link to sources: www.sefaria.org/sheets/565875

In this week's episode Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Tish Hevel, founder and CEO of The Brain Donor Project. Tish discusses her father's journey with Lewy Body dementia, the importance of brain donation, and how braindonorproject.org makes the process easier for everyone considering this option. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ann McKee, board-certified neurologist and neuropathologist at Boston University and founder of the UNITE (VA-BU-CLF) brain bank. Dr. McKee explains how brain banks work, how to become a donor, and the types of things that can be learned from studying brains.   Additional Resources The Brain Donor Project UNITE Brain Bank These Sisters Help Families Donate Brains to Science Repetitive Head Impacts Sustained Through Contact Sports Linked to Lewy Body Disease How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players' Brains   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org   Social Media:   Guests: Tish Hevel @braindonorproject; Dr. Ann McKee @bu_cte Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

ACERCA DE LA SERIE: Salomón, quien se cree que es el autor de Esclesiastés, reflexiona sobre sus acciones en las distintas etapas de la vida. Ha tenido una vida larga, intensa y plena. Ha tenido acceso a riquezas, conocimiento, placer y a través de estos a intentado razonar la función del hombre en la tierra. Pidió sabiduría a Dios y este se la concedió en abundancia. Está en toda la capacidad de ofrecer una visión amplia sobre cómo disfrutar la vida debajo del sol. Sus reflexiones deben ser estudiadas de manera íntegra, como una predica, para no sacar de contexto sus posiciones iniciales. ACERCA DEL MENSAJE: En Eclesiastés vemos como Salomón explora un sentido más aleatorio de la vida y como las cosas que nos acontecen debajo del sol están fuera de nuestro control. Con esto confirma que: Nuestra existencia solo es un ligero parpadear en todo este proceso; es niebla que pasa. Audio MP3 Fecha: 12 de Mayo, 2024 Autor: JJ Gómez

Ecclesiastes 3

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Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Sophie Shulman encoures consumers to check their vehicles for safety recalls twice a year with the National Highway Taffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) new license plate look-up feature! Vehicle Safety Recalls Week is March 4th thru March 10th. Trish Hevel and Patroski Laswon discuss the challenges facing medical researchers today as they try to increase the understanding of brain disorders in all people. The Brain Donor Project is a non-profit organization established to increase brain donation to advance neuroscience.

Sophie Shulman encoures consumers to check their vehicles for safety recalls twice a year with the National Highway Taffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) new license plate look-up feature! Vehicle Safety Recalls Week is March 4th thru March 10th. Trish Hevel and Patroski Laswon discuss the challenges facing medical researchers today as they try to increase the understanding of brain disorders in all people. The Brain Donor Project is a non-profit organization established to increase brain donation to advance neuroscience.

Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! This week Pastor Brandon Fickling speaks on Ecclesiastes.  God bless and have a great week!

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It's so hard to let go of wanting to be in control of our lives. But doing so frees us to live deeper, better lives with God. James and Mia talk about that, plus bring out some practical points on the crucial spiritual discipline of practicing gratitude, in this episode. Enjoy the second part of their discussion on CSPC's recent sermon series exploring Ecclesiastes. And if you're helped by this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe. 

How can thinking about the apparent meaninglessness of life somehow lead to hope? James and Mia unpack that and more in this episode, the first of a two-part discussion on takeaways from CSPC's recent surprisingly happy sermon series on Ecclesiastes. If you find this podcast helpful, don't forget to spread the word: rate, review, and subscribe!

The author of Ecclesiastes repeatedly states that life is meaningless, “a chasing after the wind.” But as Pastor J.D. continues our series called, Full of Nothing, we're discovering what that phrase means, and we're finding hope in this seemingly pessimistic passage!

Have you ever been in the middle of a crisis—maybe a spouse left you, a loved one passed away, or your business went under—and you started to question whether or not there's any meaning to all the seemingly random tragedies of life?

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