Solomon’s analysis of life, which is meaningless and empty without God.
INTRODUCTION TO
Ecclesiastes
Outline:
- All is vanity. (1:1–2:26)
- A time for everything. (3:1-22)
- Disappointments and inequalities of life. (4:1–8:17)
- A common destiny for all. (9:1–12:8)
- Conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments. (12:9-14)
Author: Probably Solomon.
Date Written: Between 940 and 935 b.c.
Time Span: Unknown (probably during the latter years of Solomon’s reign).
Title: This title from the Greek means “teacher.”
Background: Though the author has a life full of pleasures, wealth, power, and prestige, he still seeks happiness. The majority of Ecclesiastes is probably written as Solomon analyzes past failures and apostasy in his life.
Where Written: Jerusalem.
To Whom: Primarily to young people.
Content: The book of Ecclesiastes begins with the author sharing his reasons for viewing life as meaningless and futile. His thoughts contend that despite man’s labor, attainments, popularity, or possessions, death awaits all. He realizes that there is a time and a season for all things (ch. 3), but does not know how man can fully understand when these times are relevant. This confession of pessimism eventually gives way to the truth that there is no joy for man apart from his Creator. The author realizes and enthusiastically proclaims the answer: satisfaction, meaning, and happiness do not come from the attainments of life, but from the Lord of life.
Key Words: “Vanity”; “Labor.”
Without God, there is no sense to be made out of our lives. All is “vanity,” emptiness, hopelessness. Our earthly “labor” will continually frustrate and disappoint us if we seek it as an end to itself.
Themes: • Earthly goals apart from God will not bring us happiness. • Money will not bring us happiness. • Fame will not bring us happiness. • Power will not bring us happiness. • Accomplishments will not bring us happiness. • Human wisdom will not bring us happiness. • A life that is totally submissive and devoted to God will bring happiness. • A youthful life obedient to God will bring joy to our latter years; a youthful life disobedient to God will bring sorrow to our latter years. • We ought to enjoy life even though at times we will have troubles. • The closer we walk with God, the more aware we become of His blessings in our lives. • Today could be our last on this earth; we should view it as a precious gift from God.
Course Description
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
