Midweek Bible Study

Ecclesiastes 7:15-22

Solomon's approach is neither to abolish nor to explain life's anomalies, but to enable a person to live with them. He presents three facts about wisdom that help us understand its great benefit to us, and to help us see how it works its way out practically in our lives.

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Solomon introduces the subject of wisdom in the midst of this "life under the sun" reality. He first gives us some examples of wisdom, followed by its benefits.

Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Prosperity without the divine gift of enjoyment is nothing. Solomon notes that there is nothing that we can "add" to life to make it more colorful -- these kinds of dreams sets us on a collision course where fantasy hits reality broadside. The subject of God's sovereignty becomes front and center.

Ecclesiastes 5:13-20

If wealth is not the secret to happiness and can bring darkness and gloom, what is the answer? Solomon reminds us that there is another aspect to life, three priceless gifts which he says are "good and fitting" and from the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 5:8-12

It goes without saying that Solomon was an expert on wealth. After his proverbial interlude on proper worship, he returns to the subject of wealth, specifically drawbacks to it.

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

In spite of all the vanity of earthly existence, Solomon has told of a sovereign God who gives a life of joy and pleasure. But how can this God be approached? Solomon inserts a proverbial unit that deals with the proper way to approach God.

Ecclesiastes 4:13-16

A wise person understand that the political world is unstable and therefore dangerous. He does not seek to gain security from it. So what are our roles as Christians when it comes to political activity?

Ecclesiastes 4:1-12

Solomon turns his attention towards the subject of companionship. He gives us three scenes that seem to threaten the beauty of God's plan, but also scenes that explore why companionship is such a blessing.

Ecclesiastes 3:16-21

How can one focus on God's goodness and sovereignty and rejoice in it when you look around and see all the injustice in the world? Solomon brings two problems and two solutions on the matter of injustice.