- What was “the Teacher’s” (King Solomon) expressed goal in Ecc. 1:12 and what was his conclusion?
- Solomon had God-given wisdom. According to Ecc. 1:18, wisdom and knowledge result in what? Why is this the result?
- Read Ecc. 2:1-11. What are the different forms of pleasure explored by the Teacher in this chapter?
- What different forms of pleasure do people seek today in hopes of finding fulfillment?
- Since both the wise and the foolish eventually die, what advantage, if any, does wisdom have over folly?”
- Why bothering working if death leaves it to the one that comes after us?
- Considering what is concluded in Ecc. 2:22-23, do all of our days inevitably hold grief and sorrow, or is there another option?
- What is needed to truly enjoy life?
- How does a person become pleasing in the sight of God?
Application:
- Which worldly pleasures have I chased (or am currently chasing) to find fulfillment?
- While I may not determine what each season of my life holds, how can I navigate life with a wisdom that brings honor and glory to God?
- Am I pleasing in the sight of God? How do I know?
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