Remember God in your youth
Ecclesiastes 12November 15, 2023
Day 319At the end of it all, Solomon wishes he’d held onto the faith he had as a boy. He learned a very great deal in his long life, but he learned most of it the hard way. He has shared some of the results with us in this book, and it inspires us to cling to God now, and not have to come back in ashes of repentance later
Generosity and careful planning
Ecclesiastes 11November 14, 2023
Day 318Here, Solomon begins to speak of generosity, diligence, and humility. We don’t really know how things work, so we should just do our jobs and share with others. What do you think it means to cast your bread on the waters and find it after many days?
Folly in high places
Ecclesiastes 10November 13, 2023
Day 317There are many foolish things listed here. Some are done by common people, some by the king himself. Why do you think it comes down to wise words and temperance (eating appropriately rather than gluttony)?
Do your best and leave the rest to God
Ecclesiastes 9November 12, 2023
Day 316It seems that Solomon is beginning to reach true trust. He still August think everything on earth is pointless—we all die—but he does see that we are in the hand of God, and that wisdom is better than strength and can solve grave issues. Why do you think it is important to strive for godly wisdom whether anyone else heeds it or not?
God’s wisdom
Ecclesiastes 8November 11, 2023
Day 315It seems that Solomon is beginning to accept that God’s wisdom might be higher than his, and that no matter how smart he is, he can never understand all God understands. Do you think he is beginning to trust, or only to resign himself? What is the difference?
Wisdom versus folly
Ecclesiastes 7November 10, 2023
Day 314Solomon’s attitude has changed. In the first chapters, he was claiming great wisdom; here, in v. 23, he admits his wisdom falls short. He still thinks things look pretty dark, but he also sees God’s hand in all. Can you?
Attitudes toward God and others
Ecclesiastes 5November 8, 2023
Day 312Solomon sees that human wisdom is nothing compared to God’s wisdom, and he counsels humility before God. We need to pay our vows to God, and work to relieve oppression and injustice. He also warns against love of money. Which passage appeals to you?
The evils of oppression
Ecclesiastes 4November 7, 2023
Day 311Solomon himself was sometimes an oppressive ruler, but late in his life he began to see the evils of this way of being. He also saw the benefits of people working together—see vs. 9-12.
A time for everything
Ecclesiastes 3November 6, 2023
Day 310Finally, Solomon begins to see true wisdom. He sees that different things happen in their time, and that wisdom is a gift from God, to be used for righteousness.
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