Ecclesiastes #010 - Learn the Bible Broadcast - Ecclesiastes 1:5
Bro. Jonathan D. Judy

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C. Cycle of the Sun (Ecclesiastes 1:5)
a. Its circuit
i. From the east (Numbers 2:3)
ii. To the west (Isaiah 45:5-6)
iii. Note: those who criticize the Bible will make a great point how Ecclesiastes 1:5 is in error here. They will say something to the effect; the sun really doesn’t rise and set. Actually, the earth rotates and the sun appears to rise and set. Therefore, the Bible must be wrong, for if Solomon had known this fact, he would not have said it this way.
1. However, we should remember a couple of things:
a. 1) Today, yes we know the earth rotates. Yet, if you check the weather (whether by TV, radio, internet, newspaper, or smartphone), you will see where they will tell you when the sun is set to rise and when it is scheduled to set.
b. 2) Also, if you were to take the time to get up early and wait for the sun to come up, you will see it come up in the east and then if you were to take the time that evening you would see it set in the west.
c. 3) Scientist use these very terms today.
d. 4) Also, remember Ecclesiastes is “under the sun.” Our perspective is one that is looking from earth. What better way to understand that you are watching the sun from earth.
2. There is a sunrise and a sunset. - Why does man try so hard to set a different standard for God?
b. Appointed by the Lord (Psalm 50:1)
i. From the beginning (Genesis 1:14-19)
ii. To give light for the day (Genesis 1:16; Psalm 104:19-24)
iii. To set time for us (Genesis 1:14, 16-18; Psalm 104:22-23)
iv. It shall not end without His approval (Genesis 8:20-22; Jeremiah 33:19-22)