ECCLESIASTES The Question of Life. The Megilloth (“The Scrolls”)

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Spreading the Word Deuteronomy 7-9 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the.

Advertisements

Copyrights note I don’t mind the use of this powerpoint presentation for sermon purposes, but not to be send as one of those forwarded s. Please note.

The Book of Ecclesiastes How To Live Life Wisdom from God.

So I commended pleasure, for there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry, and this will stand by him in his.

Lesson 24 – Seeking God…Finding Happiness – Fear God and Keep His Commandments Brian K. Davis February 22, 2012 Seeking Answers A Study in Ecclesiastes.

Welcome to Albany UMC Today’s Message: “You Were Formed for God’s Family”

Introduction Let’s face it: when looking at life from eternity everything here on earth seems vain. –If you don’t believe me listen to the wisest man.

Ecclesiastes © John Stevenson, Proverbial Wisdom Proverbs Non-Proverbial Wisdom Job & Ecclesiastes Practical Philosophical & Speculative Condensed.

Understanding Pleasure (Genesis 1-3): 1. God didn’t create this world (and its delights) so we would have to deny pleasure 2. Pleasure is meant to glorify.

Service Welcome Opening Prayer Praise Sermon Offering Lord’s Prayer Dismiss.

The end of all worldly goals are empty. Ecclesiastes 1:2.

Sermon bible.com/e/1H4c.

Old Testament Survey: The Book of Ecclesiastes

Memory Verse 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God’s holy nation, His very own possession.

A Season and a Time Sunday, November 2, 2008 St. Croix Vineyard.

Ecclesiastes Chapters 5-6. Bible Books Part of the Wisdom Literature Proverbs (collection of pithy sayings) Proverbs (collection of pithy sayings) Ecclesiastes.

A Book Whose Message Is Relevant!

Bible Survey Ecclesiastes. Bible Survey - Ecclesiastes Title 1. Hebrew - tl,h,äqo yrEb.DI 2. Greek - VEkklhsiaste,j 3. Latin - Ecclesastes.

1.What is the purpose of man’s life upon this earth? 2.What can provide contentment in this world and true satisfaction in the life to come? 3.What should.

Lesson 9 – Seeking Happiness…Finding Misery – Part 4: Christ in Ecclesiastes Brian K. Davis January 1, 2012 Seeking Answers A Study in Ecclesiastes.

“WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT CHRISTMAS?” Enjoying the Rest of Your Life – Part 12 Philippians 2:5-11.

Divine Wisdom from Ecclesiastes 2 Chron. 1: And Solomon said to God: "You have shown great mercy to David my father, and have made me king in his.

Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 (NKJV) 9 Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of.

Lesson 1 for the 3 rd of April, He is the Creator of everything we know. He made man as the jewel of Creation, and made him morally free. “Then.

The Creed A creed is a statement of beliefs, from the Latin, credo, or “I believe”.

Joy. Do you struggle with: Depression Low Self Esteem Are you stressed out? Do you lack JOY?

This presentation is licensed for use on a single computer and is non-transferable. This presentation works best with Microsoft PowerPoint The teaching.

An Aspiring Christian 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12.

Making Life Meaningful

A Word to Youth Eccl ; 12.1 “Rejoice, young man, during your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant during the days of young manhood. And follow.

The Search for a Meaningful Life God’s Message from Ecclesiastes.

Brainsweat: The Anatomy of Wisdom All is Vanity Ecclesiastes 2:12–17, 12:13–14.

Philippians 4:4-7 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord.

How Did We Get Here So Fast? T. Kem Oberholtzer, Ph.D. Grace School of Theology August 24, 2008.

Finding Peace in a Violent World.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without.

Worshipping. Growing. Serving. January 15, Spiritual Growth & Maturity It’s a process and journey that we are all on – together. …I am again in.

God’s Providence Sermon by John Kimber September 15, 2002.

“A Giving Church” Missions Conference 2013 Philippians 4:10-20.

Christ is Meaning Words and Music by: Jay Mathes Swiftly Running Music; CCLI#: Christ is the meaning of all that we are. “Vanity of vanities” is.

Few people do anything unless they get something in return

Time Spent/ Priorities Trust Following/ Discipleship If we don’t have these with God, we won’t be able to have these on a healthy level with others.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 youth. Ecclesiastes 12:1 …in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have.

Setting Goals 2 Timothy 2:1-6. Goals for Fall Find strength in God’s grace.

…. United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 21 Ecclesiastes.

Feeling Stuck? Each day its the same thing. No seemingly meaningfulness to your life. “All is vanity…All things are wearisome; Man is not able to tell.

…. United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 21 Ecclesiastes.

The Real Meaning of Life

Life Under the Sun Ecclesiastes.

This Week: Chapter Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives and Husbands 22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For.

1 Now the L ORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 “This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of.

Today’s Sermon: Psalm 34, “The Lord, a Provider and Deliverer” by pastor Jim Bomkamp.

Gilgamesh Continued…in Pictures October 2 nd, 2012.

Sunday Sermon Vietnamese Saddleback Church Young Adult Group December 30, 2012.

Vain An empty value Something that is meaningless

Do your own thing Ecclesiastes 11:9-10.

Sermon: Working to Gain What You Cannot Keep

Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 “What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied.

A look at the diary of Solomon

Richard Thetford Remember Now…. Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk.

GIFT OF PEACE * His peace he gives to us His peace he leaves with us

Week 31 When Times are Good; When Times are Bad (Ecclesiastes 7-8)

Solomon’s Perspective

Living single in a married world

People P e o p l e The We People The We People We The The People We

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

THE ROAD TO EMMAUS Ecclesiastes & the Song of Solomon.

Welcome to Pine Grove Church of Christ

How we think about our Past, will affect how we think about our Future

Ecclesiastes An Introduction.

Presentation transcript:

ECCLESIASTES The Question of Life

The Megilloth (“The Scrolls”)

All of life is emptiness, but man ought to enjoy goodness because it is from God There is profit in seeing God as the giver of all of the seasons of life Instead of being fearful, enjoy life while it lasts because it is a gift from God Man sees life as a struggle, but God gave life to be enjoyed Because of the emptiness of this life, man ought to fear the Lord and follow His word 2 nd Sermon 3 rd Sermon 4 th Sermon 5 th Sermon 1 st Sermon

Solomon’s Diary

Lessons from the Seasons of Life Life is a gift from God Life is a gift from God To everything there is a season To everything there is a season This is a call to live purposefully This is a call to live purposefully We are called to enjoy the journey We are called to enjoy the journey Part of this enjoyment is found in the “one another principles” Part of this enjoyment is found in the “one another principles”

The Preacher gives four reasons why it is better not to be alone 4:94:104:114:12 Two are better than one because… They have good results in their labor They can pick up one another in trouble They can warm one another in the cold They can hold up one another in adversity WorkFallingColdAdversity

Principles of Priority 11:911:1012:1 Rejoice... in young manhood Remove vexation from your heart pain from your body Remember your Creator in the days of your youth

Remember the Lord because… You aren't getting any Younger. You aren't getting any Younger. God has designed you to the Empty without Him. God has designed you to the Empty without Him. Now is the Time to Prepare for Eternity. Now is the Time to Prepare for Eternity.