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What does the name 'David' mean in Hebrew?
What does the name 'David' mean in Hebrew?
What does Psalmist mean by stating 'man is in contrast with his Creator'?
What does Psalmist mean by stating 'man is in contrast with his Creator'?
In Psalmist's view, what role does God play in human life?
In Psalmist's view, what role does God play in human life?
What does Jeremiah 29:11 speak about regarding God's plan for human beings?
What does Jeremiah 29:11 speak about regarding God's plan for human beings?
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What is the significance of the name 'Adam' in Hebrew?
What is the significance of the name 'Adam' in Hebrew?
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What does the Psalmist imply by stating that man is 'a little lower than angels/less than Divinity'?
What does the Psalmist imply by stating that man is 'a little lower than angels/less than Divinity'?
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According to Solomon, how does he define life based on nature?
According to Solomon, how does he define life based on nature?
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What is the final conclusion of Solomon regarding the meaning of life?
What is the final conclusion of Solomon regarding the meaning of life?
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According to Solomon, why is human effort alone considered useless?
According to Solomon, why is human effort alone considered useless?
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How does Solomon suggest one should approach receiving blessings in life?
How does Solomon suggest one should approach receiving blessings in life?
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What does Solomon emphasize as the key factor in determining the purpose of life?
What does Solomon emphasize as the key factor in determining the purpose of life?
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How does Solomon describe human wisdom in relation to life?
How does Solomon describe human wisdom in relation to life?
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According to Psalms 139, what does the texture of the human body represent?
According to Psalms 139, what does the texture of the human body represent?
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What is emphasized in Psalms 139 regarding the human body's formation?
What is emphasized in Psalms 139 regarding the human body's formation?
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In Psalms 139, how is the foundation of the human body described?
In Psalms 139, how is the foundation of the human body described?
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What does Psalms 139 highlight about the foreknowledge of God?
What does Psalms 139 highlight about the foreknowledge of God?
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What is Solomon's advice for a meaningful life according to the text?
What is Solomon's advice for a meaningful life according to the text?
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What does Psalms 8 mainly focus on?
What does Psalms 8 mainly focus on?
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Study Notes
Meaning of Life and Purpose
- According to Solomon, a meaningful life is attained by fearing God and obeying His commands.
Foreknowledge of God
- Psalms 139:13-17 speaks about God's foreknowledge in creation and pro-creation.
- God has laid the foundation of our being in the mother's womb, a dark place beyond the reach of light and life, symbolizing the lowest part of the earth.
- Human beings are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, separated from ungodly men, and require God's care and providence.
- God has embroidered (done needle work) and put together all parts of the human body in the mother's womb.
- Our human bodies are open before God's eyes, and were fashioned after Him, making God the engineer of our human bodies.
Human Dignity and God's Glory
- Psalms 8 pictures out the dignity of man and the glory and majesty of God, as realized by finite man.
- David, the writer, comes from the Hebrew word "dod" or "dawed", meaning beloved.
- David was the 2nd King of the monarchy, and single-handedly slew Goliath with his sling shot.
God's Plan for Human Beings
- Jeremiah 29:11 states that God's plan for human beings is to prosper them, not to harm them, and to give them hope and a future.
- This plan is significant for human beings, and they should always relate to God, preserve their dignity and honor, and take care of other created beings.
Definition of Ethics
- Ethics can be defined from three aspects: Ex. Mano po, Greetings, Marriage, Wedding (dowry), etc.
- Ethics imply its significant nature and scope.
Vanity of Life
- Ecclesiastes 1 speaks about the vanity of life, and Solomon, the writer, defines life as:
- Like a vapor, or wind that it only passes away.
- A transit - it leaves no result, it does not satisfy the mind.
- No advantage to struggle in terms of earthly pleasure.
- An endless repetition, aimless and monotonous.
- Laborious, wearisome, tiresome - no satisfaction to one's eye.
- No remembrance, nothing new.
- Human activity is nothing.
- Solomon views life as being futile, wearisome, and tiresome apart from God.
- The final conclusion of Solomon about life is that:
- We should enjoy life by obeying God's commands.
- Purpose and meaning of life cannot be found in human endeavors but in positive attitude and strong faith in God.
- Human effort apart from God is useless.
- Put God first - now!
- Receive everything good as a gift from God.
- Realize that God will judge every person's life whether good or evil.
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Description
Explore the meaning of life according to Solomon and the insights from Psalms 139:13-17, which discuss the foreknowledge of God in creation and procreation. Delve into the significance of fearing God, obeying God, and the profound process of human creation described in the verses.
