Midweek Bible Study

Ecclesiastes 5:13-20 If wealth is not the secret to happiness and can bring darkness and gloom, what is the answer? Solomon reminds us that there is another aspect to life, three priceless gifts which he says are “good and fitting” and from the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 5:8-12 It goes without saying that Solomon was an expert on wealth. After his proverbial interlude on proper worship, he returns to the subject of wealth, specifically drawbacks to it.

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 In spite of all the vanity of earthly existence, Solomon has told of a sovereign God who gives a life of joy and pleasure. But how can this God be approached? Solomon inserts a proverbial unit that deals with the proper way to approach God.

Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 A wise person understand that the political world is unstable and therefore dangerous. He does not seek to gain security from it. So what are our roles as Christians when it comes to political activity?

Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 Solomon turns his attention towards the subject of companionship. He gives us three scenes that seem to threaten the beauty of God’s plan, but also scenes that explore why companionship is such a blessing.

Ecclesiastes 3:16-21 How can one focus on God’s goodness and sovereignty and rejoice in it when you look around and see all the injustice in the world? Solomon brings two problems and two solutions on the matter of injustice.

Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 Because God has put eternity in our hearts, we have a natural curiosity about the future. Solomon interjects two great truths about God: that He is both good and sovereign.

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 Because God has put eternity in our hearts, he has a natural curiosity about the future. Solomon interjects two great truths about God: that he is both good and sovereign.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Solomon turns his attention to the one thing each of us has: time. Time is the picture of God’s providence; He has placed eternity in our hearts and we can’t properly deal with lafe until we are ready for death.

Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Most people have the idea that the world is the one that gives enjoyment and God is the One who clubs us when we have fun — but, in reality, it’s the other way around. Purpose cannot be found in any one of the good things found in the world. Life is empty without God.