Passage: Ecclesiastes 11:1-11 Topic: Planting   Initial Discussion (at church) By this point into Ecclesiastes, we know that we don’t know what to expect from life. There are things we plan and hope for our future, but nothing is certain.…

Passage: Ecclesiastes 9 Topic: Life Initial Discussion (at church) Chapter 9 begins with what seems to be a continuation of the reality of death for everyone. However, unlike Chapter 7, there is a more celebratory response to life knowing that…

Passage: Ecclesiastes 7 Topic: Death Initial Discussion (at church) Death is unavoidable but it is not natural. Death is an intrusion to the natural order of God’s good creation and purposes. Praise our Sovereign God who can use even death…

Passage: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Topic: Words Initial Discussion (at church) When coming to God in worship, the Preacher says we may have two different postures. The posture of a foolish person is to be quick to act (“offer the sacrifice,” v.…

Passage: Ecclesiastes 3 Topic: Time Initial Discussion (at church) The Preacher recognizes that all human life consists of various rhythms and seasons (3:1-8). And though we wish we had control over these things, we must understand that only God controls time. Furthermore,…

Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 Topic: Happiness Initial Discussion (at church) The Preacher introduces the major theme of all life is vanity (temporary) in Chapter 1 then, proceeds to justify his claim by his many deeds and experiences. As a man with endless resources,…