PPT-Ecclesiastes Chasing the Wind

Eccl 5  Meaningless Worship As you enter the house of God keep your ears open and your mouth shut It is evil to make mindless offerings to God Dont make rash promises and dont be hasty in bringing matters before God After all God is in heaven and you are here on earth So let your words be few Too much activity gives you restless dreams too many words make you a fool When you make a promise to God dont delay in following through for God takes no pleasure in fools Keep all the promises you make to him It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it Dont let your mouth make you sin And dont defend yourself by telling the Temple messenger that the promise you made was a mistake That would make God angry and he might wipe out everything you have achieved Talk is cheap like daydreams and other useless activities Fear God instead. 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 . 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 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. 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.”. Part 1: “All is Vanity” from Experience. Ecclesiastes 1:12 – 2:26. Brian K. Davis. January 15, 2012 . Seeking Answers. A Study in Ecclesiastes. Life Under the Sun - “All is Vanity”. New Testament paints secular life in I John 2:15-17 - . 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; . Document #: . TX004710. Psalms . The . Lord. is a stronghold for the oppressed, . . a . stronghold in times of trouble.. Those who . know your . name trust in you;. You . never forsake those who seek . 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. , son of David, king of Jerusalem. “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Absolute futility. Everything is futile. What does a man gain for all his efforts that he labors at under the . sun?”. all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter . is this:. . . fear . God and keep His commands, because this . is . for all humanity. . . 14 . For . God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.. A parent’s loss and advocacy on the Opiate Epidemic. Damien Brandon Smith. Son. Brother. Daddy. Boyfriend. Grandson. Uncle. Friend. Fighter. The future depends on what we do in the present.. “Courage to Change”…. “ ‘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).