Get the appWhat's the Point? (A Study in Ecclesiastes: Part 1)Sample
Grab your coffee, tea, or lemonade and settle into the first two chapters of Q’s journey toward a meaningful life. Observe how often the word “vanity” (or “meaningless,” depending on your translation) is used. Make note of the uses of the phrase “under the sun.” Consider how often Q’s thoughts resonate with your own or something a colleague has said.
Ask Yourself: How do Q’s words reflect the angst and the weariness of the people I know and love?
Pause to Pray: Thank God for inspiring the author of Ecclesiastes and including this raw book full of hard questions in the Bible. Share your hard questions with God!
Take the Next Step: Learn more about the wisdom books of the Bible. Consider checking out the Bible Project’s Wisdom series videos.
About this Plan
God created us to find meaning in our lives. But we live in a broken world where we’re continually frustrated in our search. So, what’s the point of living life? This is the question the Teacher in Ecclesiastes is asking. At first, the message of this wisdom book seems to lead to despair, but in fact points to the hope of life found in God alone.
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