Monthly Archives: December 2012

Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 – The Wise Man’s Conclusion: Life is Meaningless

Posted on December 13, 2012 by The Contender

Introduction Ecclesiastes is a startling book. The opening verses proclaim the utter meaninglessness of life. The writer has investigated every sphere of human activity, and found it void of lasting peace, contentment and satisfaction. Such findings were a great cause … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 – The Wise Man’s Findings: Pleasure, Work and Wisdom Produce Nothing That Lasts

Posted on December 12, 2012 by The Contender

Introduction In chapter 1 Solomon described the conclusions he reached when attempting to find lasting satisfaction, meaning and purpose without God in this world. The conclusions he reached were: Nothing currently brings lasting satisfaction, and no new thing will appear … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 – A God Placed Yearning In Our Hearts That This World Cannot Fulfil

Posted on December 11, 2012 by The Contender

Introduction Solomon was seeking for something of lasting value, a lasting satisfaction, and realised he could not obtain it in this world. But why should he even have this desire in the first place? If man is of the world, … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes Chapter 4 – Even When Used Well, Worldly Benefits Have No Lasting Gain

Posted on December 10, 2012 by The Contender

Introduction One outline of the structure of Ecclesiastes is to view chapters 1 to 3 as an initial statement of Solomon’s problem. The conclusions are given upfront in chapter 1. Nothing of lasting value or that is truly satisfying can … Continue reading →

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