"Life will often confound human wisdom, but in Christ we see God's heart and can live with confidence in His plan."

5 Hard Questions

Why do some people have power over others? (8:2-9)

Why do the wicked prosper? (8:10-15)

If...

"In a world we can't control, Jesus is the wisdom we can trust."

An argument you can't win (6:10-12)

Sober realities you can't change (7:1-14)

People you can't fix (7:15-29)

Wisdom you can trust (8:1)

"Know your place by submitting to God and being satisfied in Him."

1. Be Submissive (5:1-9)

Listen, don't lecture (5:1-3)

Choose your words carefully (5:4-7)

Even the powerful must submit (5:8-9)

2. Be Satisfied (5:10 -...

By facing death, Jesus brings us hope:

Justice WILL roll down

The oppressed WILL be lifted-up

Work WILL be eternally meaningful

We WILL belong to a lasting communion

We WILL share in an unshakable legacy

1. Seasons in life

2. What is the purpose of life?

3. Solomon points to the gospel

Under the sun, no pursuit can provide ultimate fulfillment.

1. More wisdom brings more sorrow (1:16-18)

In the Son, wisdom leads to life

2. More pleasures bring more emptiness (2:1-11)

In the Son, joy is made full

3. More folly brings...

Accepting death is the first step in learning to live.

Learning to really live means acknowledging:

1. Life is short (1:2)

2. Life is elusive (1:3)

3. Life never changes (1:4-10)

4. Life is forgotten (1:11)

There are two, and only two, responses to Jesus' teaching

1. Two gates (7:13-14)

2. Two plants (7:15-20)

3. Wrong priorities (7:21-23)

4. Two foundations (7:24-27)

5. Noticing the difference (7:28-29)

"Jesus invites you to walk with others as you live out the values of the Kingdom together."

1. Always judge with humility (7:1-5)

2. Sometimes withhold judgment entirely (7:6)

3. Pray for discernment to know the difference...

Be motivated by heavenly values, not distracted by earthly ones like money. Instead of worrying about your needs, trust your Father to provide.

To remain undistracted from the values of Heaven:

1. Don't be motivated by the values of this world...