Lesson 8:
Read Ecclesiastes 8 and then answer the following questions:
Section 1: Ecclesiastes 8:1
1. Do you think that this verse concludes chapter 7, or introduces what follows in chapter 8?
Why do you think this?
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Bible Study -- Ecclesiastes
Lesson 7
Departing thought: The Lord is the one who is able to give us wisdom. In what ways does God provide opportunities to develop wisdom and understanding? To whom or what do you normally look for meaning and satisfaction? How does it practically look to rely on God for your meaning and satisfaction?
Departing thought: The Lord is the one who is able to give us wisdom. In what ways does God provide opportunities to develop wisdom and understanding? To whom or what do you normally look for meaning and satisfaction? How does it practically look to rely on God for your meaning and satisfaction?
Friday, August 29, 2014
Bible Study -- Ecclesiastes
Lesson 7
Memory Verse: “My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:1-6
Memory Verse: “My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:1-6
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Bible Study -- Ecclesiastes
Lesson 7:
Read Ecclesiastes 7 and then answer the following questions:
Read Ecclesiastes 7 and then answer the following questions:
Section 2: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
1. You may have noticed that the author of Ecclesiastes seems to be on a quest to find meaning and satisfaction in life. Do you think that the book of Ecclesiastes is a good book to recommend to someone who is searching for meaning and satisfaction? Why or why not?
2. Why is it wise to avoid extremes?
3. What do you think verse 16 means? Look up Romans 12:3, and Ephesians 2:8-9.
4. Where is wisdom found? Look up Job 28:12-28 and Proverbs 2:1-6.
5. What do you think the seductive woman of verse 26 represents? Look up Proverbs 9.
6. Look up 1 King 11:1-3, Genesis 1:27, and Genesis 3:6-7. How do these verses help you to better understand Ecclesiastes 7:27-29?
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Bible Study -- Ecclesiastes
Lesson 7:
Read Ecclesiastes 7 and then answer the following questions:
Section 1: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14
Read Ecclesiastes 7 and then answer the following questions:
Section 1: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14
1. Why do you think the author of Ecclesiastes said that the day you die is better than the day you were born? Look up Psalm 90:12.
2. How does sadness refine us? Look up 2 Corinthians 7:8-11.
3. How does this section answer the question asked in Ecclesiastes 6:12?
4. Which of these proverbs is the most encouraging? Which is the most challenging? The most convicting?
4. Which of these proverbs is the most encouraging? Which is the most challenging? The most convicting?
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Bible Study -- Ecclesiastes
Lesson 6
Departing thought: Chapter 6 is another reminder that contentment and satisfaction are gifts from the Lord. Are the final three proverbs in this chapter encouraging or discouraging to you? In what way? What are you thankful for this week? While chapter 6 shows us that prosperity is not always as good as it seems, chapter 7 will remind us that problems are not as bad as they seem. Be encouraged: God, who loves us, is in control and sees the bigger picture. Sometimes things are not as they seem, but we can take comfort that God will provide us with all we need.
Departing thought: Chapter 6 is another reminder that contentment and satisfaction are gifts from the Lord. Are the final three proverbs in this chapter encouraging or discouraging to you? In what way? What are you thankful for this week? While chapter 6 shows us that prosperity is not always as good as it seems, chapter 7 will remind us that problems are not as bad as they seem. Be encouraged: God, who loves us, is in control and sees the bigger picture. Sometimes things are not as they seem, but we can take comfort that God will provide us with all we need.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Bible Study -- Ecclesiastes
Lesson 6
Memory Verse: “Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. “Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.” Isaiah 55:2-3
Memory Verse: “Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. “Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.” Isaiah 55:2-3
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