Ecclesiastes 11:1–10: Cast Your Bread

Ecclesiastes 11:1–10: Cast Your Bread

From Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio by KFUO Radio

April 28, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the themes of generosity and the unpredictability of life's outcomes as presented in Ecclesiastes 11:1–10.

Qoheleth’s shares his God-given wisdom that we cannot control outcomes, predict disaster, or know which of our efforts will bear fruit. He focuses us on generosity and persistence: scatter your resources broadly, work from morning to evening, and stop waiting for perfect conditions that will never come. Enjoy your life, yes, but not as though you are unaccountable. God sees all of it. The days of darkness are coming, and that reality should shape how you spend the days of light. The Rev. Jacob Hercamp, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Noblesville, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ecclesiastes 11:1–10. To learn more about Christ Lutheran, visit clc-in.org. What does a man gain from all his toil under the sun? Solomon asked that question three thousand years ago, and it still cuts. Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching book about work, wealth, wisdom, and the ache nothing in this life can fill. It is also one of the most pastoral, because the Preacher tells the truth about death, time, and meaning without leaving the reader in despair. Pastor Booe and guest pastors from across the Synod study it verse by verse, following Solomon's argument to where it finally…

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Dr. Phil Booe

Guest: Rev. Jacob Hercamp

Topics covered

  • wisdom
  • generosity
  • life
  • work
  • faith
  • Ecclesiastes

Keywords

  • Ecclesiastes
  • wisdom
  • generosity
  • life
  • work
  • faith
  • Solomon
  • darkness
  • light

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christ Lutheran Church, KFUO Radio

Books & works: Ecclesiastes

Places: Noblesville, IN, Luverne, MN

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