PPT-A BIBLE STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES

Theme Solomon and Jesus Both Sons of David say Fear God and keep his commandments For this is the whole duty of man Trinity Lutheran Church Norman Oklahoma Pastor David . 8 . – Seeking Happiness…Finding Misery – . Part 3: Ecclesiastes in the Bible. Brian K. Davis. December 28, 2011 . Seeking Answers. A Study in Ecclesiastes. Solomon as the Author. Credited to him from ancient times by both Jewish and Christian scholars until the time of Luther.. The Great Experiment. Chapter 12. Advice to the Young. Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8. Rejoice. Being young is a blessing from God and it provides opportunities for enjoyment.. Joy, though, should be found in items that please God because we have to give an account.. Ecclesiastes. 4:1a. Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun:. 1. The . struggle. . of those on the . bottom. .. Ecclesiastes. 4:1b-2. I saw the tears of the oppressed—. Ecclesiastes 2. The Theme. (Ecclesiastes 1:1-2) . The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.. (RSV). The Spokesman Begins To Study Life. Part . 1: Vanity of Vanities, Is All Vanity?. Seeking Answers. A Study in Ecclesiastes. Lesson 11, January 8, 2012. Today’s Scripture. Ecclesiastes 1: 1-6. . The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. . For the one who gives mental ascent without loving relationship with God. For the one who gives verbal ascent without submitting to God’s loving rule. Unique book: a plain description of an attempt to live without God. This Earth?. Book of Ecclesiastes. What is the purpose of man’s life upon this earth?. What can provide contentment in this world and true satisfaction in the life to come?. What should man do with his talents and abilities?. ECCLESIASTES 1:12-18. “If we want America to lead in the 21st century, nothing is more important than giving everyone the best education possible — from the day they start preschool to the day they start their career.”. ECCLESIASTES 1:1-11. ECCLESIASTES 1:1-11. Nothing on earth can satisfy our need for lasting significance.. ECCLESIASTES 1:1-11. Lord. , make me to know my end . and . what is the extent of my days; . here is the conclusion of the matter: . Fear God and keep his commandments, . for this is the duty of all mankind. . Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV). The fear of God and the search for meaning in life. Ecclesiastes 12:9-14. “‘Vanity of vanities,’ says the Preacher; ‘Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.’”. (Ecclesiastes 1:2). Two Philosophies of Life. Humanism. : (. Websters. “ ‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.’ ”. Ecclesiastes 1:2. With-. Out. God. The Search for Meaning . Part . VI. I. Living Is Meaningless Without God (vv. 1-2). “So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God's hands.”. -Ecclesiastes 9:1. EVERYTHING IS IN GOD’S HANDS. The Search for Meaning . Part . The Benefits of Reading Books,Most people read to read and the benefits of reading are surplus. But what are the benefits of reading. Keep reading to find out how reading will help you and may even add years to your life!.The Benefits of Reading Books,What are the benefits of reading you ask? Down below we have listed some of the most common benefits and ones that you will definitely enjoy along with the new adventures provided by the novel you choose to read.,Exercise the Brain by Reading .When you read, your brain gets a workout. You have to remember the various characters, settings, plots and retain that information throughout the book. Your brain is doing a lot of work and you don’t even realize it. Which makes it the perfect exercise!