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Category Archives: A Biblical View of Life
Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 – The Wise Man’s Conclusion: Life is Meaningless
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
Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 – The Wise Man’s Findings: Pleasure, Work and Wisdom Produce Nothing That Lasts
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
Posted in A Biblical View of Life, The Problem Stated: Chapters 1 - 3
Tagged pleasure, possessions, wisdom, work
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Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 – A God Placed Yearning In Our Hearts That This World Cannot Fulfil
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
Ecclesiastes Chapter 4 – Even When Used Well, Worldly Benefits Have No Lasting Gain
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
Posted in A Biblical View of Life, The Problem Discussed: Chapter 4 - 10
Tagged friendship, laziness, oppression, wisdom, work, workaholic
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Ecclesiastes Chapter 5 – Pursue God’s Ways, Do Not Be Deceived By Wealth!
Introduction Many in our society are seeking deep satisfaction. Some seek to find it in a successful career, or a successful home life, or great wealth. However the writer of Ecclesiastes states that lasting satisfaction is not found in any … Continue reading
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Ecclesiastes Chapter 6 – We Experience Dissatisfaction Because This World Is Not Designed To Satisfy Us
Introduction We are drawn to this world. We see and desire, wealth, success at work and solid family relationships. These things are not wrong in themselves, and the right measure of each can constitute part of God’s blessing to us. … Continue reading
Ecclesiastes Chapter 7:1-14 – Wisdom Guides Us Through Life and Death
Introduction We have unparalleled opportunities for entertainment in our society. There is the potential to have 100s of channels of your TV set. If you miss a particular program you can catch up on the internet, where films and TV … Continue reading
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Tagged patience, providence
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Ecclesiastes Chapter 7:15-29 – God’s Wisdom and Power Preserves Our Souls
Introduction The wisdom and power of God are known through faith in Christ. True satisfaction and lasting peace are not found in money, career, sex, fame, building monuments to the memory of ourselves or political power – they are found … Continue reading
Ecclesiastes Chapter 8 – Relating To Authority
Introduction – Wisdom Brings Joy (8:1) Has the boss at work ever wound you up? Have you ever felt aggrieved about decisions the government has made? Have you ever disagreed with the preacher or a decision the elders made in … Continue reading