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Ecclesiastes 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 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
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 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 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
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