Midweek Bible Study

Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 If we are to find meaning in life we must say “no” to empty philosophies and affirm the realities of God’s sovereignty, that death is certain, our indwelling sin, and that there is a real hope. Solomon offers some concluding counseling to live and respond to these realities.

Ecclesiastes 9:1-6 From a high level, Solomon has been dismantling four major philosophies: materialism, epicureanism, humanism, and fatalism. But he now begins to more clearly present the major realities that give life definition and meaning.

Ecclesiastes 8:9-9:1 In his journal, Solomon now addresses a couple rather familiar mysteries, such as the triumph of wickedness, the unfairness of consequences. Yet through these ministries, we need to trust in Jesus Christ and learn to depend on His word.

Ecclesiastes 8:2-4 One area of life that we must apply wisdom to is in the sphere of both authority and submission to it. Solomon gives us some principles that have to do with leadership, and with our response to authority.

Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 One area of life that we must apply wisdom to is in the sphere of both authority and submission to it. Solomon gives us some principles that have to do with leadership, and with our response to authority.

Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 Solomon’s approach is neither to abolish nor to explain life’s anomalies, but to enable a person to live with them. He presents three facts about wisdom that help us understand its great benefit to us, and to help us see how it works its way out practically in our lives.

Ecclesiastes 7:15-22 Solomon’s approach is neither to abolish nor to explain life’s anomalies, but to enable a person to live with them. He presents three facts about wisdom that help us understand its great benefit to us, and to help us see how it works its way out practically in our lives.

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Solomon introduces the subject of wisdom in the midst of this “life under the sun” reality. He first gives us some examples of wisdom, followed by its benefits.

Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 Prosperity without the divine gift of enjoyment is nothing. Solomon notes that there is nothing that we can “add” to life to make it more colorful — these kinds of dreams sets us on a collision course where fantasy hits reality broadside. The subject of God’s sovereignty becomes front and center.