Main Point: Wisdom & knowledge are valuable, but they can’t solve life’s deepest problems.

Outline:

1. The Value & Limitation of Wisdom

2. The Problem We Face

3. The Solution We Need

Main Point: The wise person considers uncomfortable truths.

Outline: God's instruments for our growth in wisdom include:

1. Mourning (1-4)

2. Rebuke (5-6)

3. Waiting (7-13)

Main Point: Ignoring your limitations leaves you feeling empty; facing them leads to fulfillment in God.

Outline: 2 frequently ignored human limitations

1) Our Insatiable Appetite (7–9)

2) Our Insufficient Knowledge (10–12)

Main Point: Contentment is not found in what you earn, but in enjoying what God gives.

Outline:

1. Money can’t give you what you want (5:10–17)

2. No amount of prosperity can make up for a lack of joy (6:1–6)

3. A better way (5:18–20)

Main Point: The greatness of God requires reverence in our worship.

Outline: How can you cultivate God-fearing worship?

1. Prepare to listen to God‘s word (1)

2. Consider how to speak to Him (2–3)

3. Keep your word to Him (4–7)

Main Point: Pursue life-giving relationships rather than isolating selfishly.

Outline: 

1. The Unhappy Businessman (7–8)

2. The Value of Companions (9–12)

3. The Corroding Castle (13–16)

Main Point: The world has many reasons to lament, so steady your soul by resting in God.

Outline: 3 Unsettling Traits of Our Day

1. Corruption (3:16–22)

2. Oppression (4:1–3)

3. Envy (4:4–6)

Main Point: God gives life as a gift–so enjoy every moment he gives you.

Outline:

1. A Time for Everything (1–8)

2. The Problem of Eternity (9–11)

3. The Gift of Now (12–15)

Main Point: Pursuing joy apart from God is absurd.

Outline:

1. Frustrating Pursuits of Satisfaction (1:12-2:11)

2. Inescapable Problem of Death (2:12-23)

3. Exclusive Pathway for Joy (2:24-26)

Main Point: Lasting significance isn’t found in what we achieve, but what we receive from God.

Outline: 3 Perspective-Shaping Practices For Your Life

1. Feel the draft (1–3)

2. Learn from creation (4–8)

3. Embrace your transience (9–11)