What is the Meaning of Life? What is the meaning of life? First, recognize how we got here God put us here (Gen. 1:1, 26-28) (Gen. 2:7-8, 15-17) Fools.

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What is the Meaning of Life?

What is the meaning of life? First, recognize how we got here God put us here (Gen. 1:1, 26-28) (Gen. 2:7-8, 15-17) Fools will never figure it out (Ps. 14:1) By faith we understand (Heb. 11:3) Created by God’s will (Rev. 4:11) God has spoken to us (Heb. 1:1-2)

What is the meaning of life? Worldly answers (Ecclesiastes) Pursuit of wisdom? (1:13-18) Pleasure? (2:1-11) Living wisely? (2:12-17; I Kings 11:43) Work and accomplishment? (2:18-22) Wealth? (5:10-16; Luke 12:15)

What is the meaning of life? Worldly answers Looking good? (Prov. 31:30) Staying fit? (I Tim. 4:8) Being popular? (Luke 6:26; Luke 11:43)

What is the meaning of life? What does our Creator say? Created through and for Jesus (Col. 1:18) Created for good works (Eph. 2:10) Not here to conquer the world (Matt. 16:26) Solomon’s answer! (Eccl. 12:13-14) Reward in fulfilling your purpose (Psalm 19:11)