Empirical Theology

“Futility of futilities,” says the Preacher, “Futility of futilities! All is futility.” Ecclesiastes 1:2  NASB Futility – “Ecclesiastes is a strange and disquieting book.  It gives voice to an experience not usually thought of as religious: the pain and frustration engendered by an unblinking gaze at life’s absurdities and injustices.”[1]  The Preacher (Teacher) Qohelet writes…

The Last Day of Sukkot

“Three times a year you shall make a festival to Me.”  Exodus 23:14  (J. Green) Festival – As the sun goes down tonight we will complete the last day of Sukkot.  This experience is a remembrance of the time in the wilderness when God delivered His people from the hand of bondage in Egypt.  This…

Sukkot

“Three times a year you shall make a festival to Me.”  Exodus 23:14  (J. Green) Festival – Tonight as the sun goes down the worldwide Jewish community will begin the festival of Sukkot.  For the next few days, people who honor this commandment will live outside in shelters.  This experience is a remembrance of the…