July 14, 2026
We Need Friends
Reflecting on Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and the words of Jesus, this article shows how loyal friends comfort, strengthen, and lift us up—and why Christ remains our truest friend.
Articles for tag: Ecclesiastes 4
September 2, 2019
Lesson for Sept. 8, 2019: Get Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 2:13; 4:13; 7:5, 11, 12, 19; 8:1)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 9 (weeks 32-35; August 18—September 8, 2019) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ________ Lesson Aim: Get wisdom and enjoy its benefits. ________ By Mark Scott School has started. While some schools begin in August, most all are in session following Labor Day. For decades the overriding purpose in going to school was to acquire knowledge. While acquiring skills for future education and the workplace
August 19, 2019
Lesson for August 25, 2019: Lift Up One Another (Ecclesiastes 4:7-12)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 9 (weeks 32-35; August 18—September 8, 2019) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ________ Lesson Aim: We are better when we have each other to care for and to care for us. ________ By Mark Scott Ecclesiastes is full of sound advice: know what really matters in life, redeem pleasure, use time wisely, be judicious with your words, think properly about wealth, act well toward
May 22, 2005
Compelled to Welcome the Children
After a devastating church-van wreck and a nearby homicide, Mike Cope describes how prayer, compassion, and “grandparenting” love opened grieving hearts. A call for churches to welcome and nurture the unparented in their communities.
