Midweek Bible Study
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Facts of Life
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. -
Through the Eyes of Faith
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. -
Wisdom and Authority (Part 2)
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. -
Wisdom and Authority (Part 1)
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. -
Handling Life as it Really Is (Part 2)
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. -
Handling Life as it Really Is (Part 1)
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. -
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
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. -
Reality Check
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. -
The Rest of the Story (Part 2)
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. -
The Rest of the Story (Part 1)
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.
