Recovering Eden: The Gospel according to Ecclesiastes (Gospel according to the Old Testament)

The preacher in Ecclesiastes reminds readers that life under the sun does not happen according to neat and tidy rules. This biblical author asks us to see the world around us in all its messiness. He then explores what that reveals about humanity, our world, and our God. Rather than avoiding addressing deep questions of life, he answers with an affirmation of the universality of suffering and implications regarding the finiteness of earthly existence. This commentary explores Ecclesiastes as a meditation that engages people where they are, one that draws them to the God who enters their world and who works their redemption.