Part Of The Series: Ecclesiastes

Speaker: Tim Fair

Date: 11-05-2025

1. What is something that you have learned to enjoy more as you have gotten older? 2. Read Ecclesiastes 9:1-6. According to verse 1, why does the teacher place both “the righteous and the wise” in God’s hands? What does this reveal about our control over life? How should recognizing life’s brevity affect the way you handle relationships, work, and faith?3. Read Ecclesiastes 9:7-10. In verse 8, what does it mean to “always be clothed in white”? How can we balance enjoying life pleasures with living faithfully and purposefully for God? Read verse 10, what would it look like for you to apply this verse to your work or ministry right now? 4. Read Ecclesiastes. 9:11-12. How can we pursue excellence without falling into pride or frustration when results don’t match our efforts (hard work for little result)? How can this passage help us find peace in seasons when life feels unfair or out of control?5. Read Ecclesiastes 9:13-18. What is the message behind the parable of the poor wise man who saves the city? Read verse 17, how might this guide the way we speak, or listen, in our communities or workplace? If you could summarize chapter 9 into one sentence that motivates you this week, what would it be?