Speaker: Eric Davidson

Week 11: The Unpredictability of Life

Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11–10:20

Theme: Life is Uncertain, but Wisdom Still Matters

Summary: Life doesn’t always reward the strongest or smartest, yet wisdom still leads to better outcomes than folly.

Analysis of Chapter

• Disappointments are experienced by everyone. (9:11,12)

• Benefits of Wisdom. (9:13-18)

• To preserve a character for wisdom. (10:1-3)

• Subjects and rulers. (10:4-10)

• Foolish talk. (10:11-15)

• Duties of rulers and subjects. (10:16-20)

Questions:

• When has something unpredictable shaken your trust?

• What small, wise choice can you make in a chaotic area of life?

Application: Choose one area to simplify or realign with godly wisdom.