Oct. 17, 2019
Summary of Ecclesiastes
LET IT GLOW
Is life really worth living?
That is the question the Preacher (Solomon) debates in this book of the Bible.
What better person than the wisest man whose wisdom and wealth from his God enabled him to live a full life.
Solomon's first conclusion was: life is not living because it is full of vanity (emptiness). (chapters 1-2)
- Nature continues, while man is here do a brief space of time. We are only a cog in a big wheel.
- We can't understand it all. Philosophers try to explain life through their ignorance.
- Pleasures don't satisfy nor do they last. Solomon had plenty of money, pleasure, culture, and fame as king of Israel.
- Death ends all. It happens to fools and wise, rich and poor. When one dies, they leave wealth to enjoy by another.
What is Solomon's next conclusion? (chapters 3-10)
- God has a purpose in our lives. Find it, accept it, and complete it-that purpose.
- God gives riches according to that will. Don't live for riches but for the Lord.
- God's wisdom can guide us through life. Trust and obey, for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus.
Although we cannot understand all things, God can give us wisdom and we can obey what He tells us.
LET IT GROW
What is the final conclusion of Solomon after studying this matter? (chapters 11-12)
- Live by faith. Trust God for the results as we follow Hum.
- Remember that life will end. Rejoice in God's blessings, remove sinful ways from your life, and remember to serve God.
- Fear God and obey Him. Our labor is not in vain when it is done for God's glory.
Jesus has provided abundant life for us here and now as well as in eternity.
Friend, have you asked Him to be your Savior so you can have the best life?
(Reference: Wiserbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testament)
LET IT GO
May I enjoy the life You have given me.
Use me to share You live and truth today.
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