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Dive into the profound teachings of Ecclesiastes, attributed to King Solomon. Learn about the three acts of Solomon's life, his struggles with faith, and the central themes of vanity and the presence of God. Discover the importance of connecting with and committing to God in this introspective text.
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An Introduction to Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes 1:1-3 I. The Author of Ecclesiastes -The author of Ecclesiastes is Solomon. 3 Acts of Solomon’s Life Act I - Faithful Solomon Serves God Act II – Wavering Solomon Strays from God Act III – Aging Solomon Regrets his Unfaithfulness to God
An Introduction to Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes 1:1-3 II. The Focus of Ecclesiastes “Man” “Profit” “Labor” “Vanity” -The focus of the book of Ecclesiastes is upon the vanity of human life.
An Introduction to Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes 1:1-3 III. The Message of Ecclesiastes ECCLESIASTES 2:24 ECCLESIASTES 3:12-13 ECCLESIASTES 5:18 ECCLESIASTES 8:15 -The message of the book of Ecclesiastes --- Life is all vanity apart from the presence of God
Q1 --- Have you connected with your God? Q2 --- Are you committed to your God?