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The Big Questions

The Big Questions. How can we find a meaningful existence? What should our priorities be in order to be truly satisfied with life? How can we live with what seem to be the arbitrary changes life forces upon us and still be joyous?. Ecclesiastes. Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life.

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The Big Questions

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  1. The Big Questions • How can we find a meaningful existence? • What should our priorities be in order to be truly satisfied with life? • How can we live with what seem to be the arbitrary changes life forces upon us and still be joyous?

  2. Ecclesiastes Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life Listen to Wisdom!

  3. Three Key Questions • Why should we listen to this author? • What is his ultimate message of wisdom? • Why should we heed that message?

  4. Why should we listen?

  5. Because of what we know about “the preacher”. • In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs. The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly. (Ecclesiastes 12:9-10)

  6. Because of what we know about “the preacher”. • The preacher cared about people. • The preacher put effort into his study. • The preacher was concerned about the impact of his message

  7. Because of what we know about wise words. • The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; (Ecclesiastes 12:11a)

  8. Because of what we know about wisdom’s ultimate source • They are given by one Shepherd. (Eccl. 12:11b)

  9. Because of what we know about the writings of men. • But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. (Ecclesiastes 12:12)

  10. What is the message?

  11. The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

  12. Why should we heed this message?

  13. Because this applies to every person!

  14. Because God will bring every act to judgment • For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:14)

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