Longing for Eternity: Conclusion (Ecclesiastes 11:7 – 12)
May we continue longing for eternity, living wisely under the sun, with our hearts set on the eternal city God has prepared for those who fear Him.
Living Wisely: Growing in Holiness (Ecclesiastes 10 – 11:6)
Reaching his final conclusions, the preacher continues in chapters 10 and 11 of Ecclesiastes, meditating on the results of living wisely and foolishly, again emphasizing the results of his experiment and the importance of living wisely. In the last lesson we meditated on the fact that wisdom is important, but that wisdom must be based…
Everything is in God’s Hands (Ecclesiastes 7:15 to 9:12)
In the previous lesson, we reflected on how the Preacher distinguishes between the wise and the fool, and we saw how he emphasizes that wisdom is superior to riches and pleasures. However, he also reminded us of the importance of considering God’s sovereignty, who is controlling all things. As we continue reading chapter 7, from…
Consider the Work of God (Ecclesiastes 4-7)
In the midst of life’s injustices and vanities, let us stop to consider God’s work. Let us stop to consider the life, teachings, sacrifice, and resurrection of Christ. Let that be our hope, that what is bent that we cannot straighten is made new by Christ’s sacrifice.
Ecclesiastes 3: Human Life Under the Eternal God
Ecclesiastes 3 is probably the most well-known chapter of the book. I have seen it quoted on cards and home decorations. In this lesson we will take time to understand the famous Poem of Time a little better, taking as our foundation what we already know about the book. If you have just found this…
What Profit Does Life Have? Ecclesiastes 1:4-2:26
One of the main questions in the book of Ecclesiastes is, what profit does life have? After paying close attention to details of phrases and words that are repeated throughout the book of Ecclesiastes to better understand its message. Let’s focus on this question.
