After obtaining pleasure, power and possessions, the Preacher of Ecclesiastes turns to wisdom as a potential source of meaning and remembrance. Should wisdom be the goal of our lives, or is it as fleeting as everything else under the sun?

Dispute all the pursuits under the sun; the preacher comes up empty. But there is hope, a more excellent Solomon, and His name is Jesus. 

What is the Gospel? Many say it is simply "Christ died for our sins", but what does that mean and how does it get us to the end of the redemptive narrative God is telling of the earth?

Where can you find real hope? Everyone wants it, and we can become overwhelmed by the million different options the world claims to have. However, there is a genuine hope that goes beyond political promises, catchy advertisements, and everything in between. Our hope is Christ Jesus.

What is the meaning of life? What value can we derive from our labor? In a sermon about the dark side of life “under the sun”, we find that we have only one true hope.

Whether we accomplish much or very little, why does it even matter if we know we will one day die? Ecclesiastes begins with what seems to be despair. Even if we achieve all this world has to offer, it remains meaningless apart from Christ.  

As Christians, should we pursue social justice? What does that even mean? Does the world have it right, or is there another way to think about it? This week, we engage with these hard questions and consider the Christian’s responsibility to do justice and kindness toward others.

In this last section of Obadiah, we are met with a prophecy which has not yet been fulfilled. How might we think about it? Should we expect its fulfillment in our lifetime? Sometimes the answer is simply, “We don’t know.” But what we do know is that God always fulfills his promises!

In this short passage, the Lord pronounces judgment on Edom for their participation in the persecution of Israel. But why single Edom out? Why was their punishment so harsh? The answer comes down to the second greatest commandment: love your neighbor as yourself. 

Pain is something we all experience. Obadiah reminds the people of God that though pain may be temporary present, the Lord is ever-present.