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Seeking Answers…Finding More Questions

Seeking Answers. A Study in Ecclesiastes. Seeking Answers…Finding More Questions. Lesson 2, December 7, 2011. Part 2: Am I Alone?. Today’s Scripture.

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Seeking Answers…Finding More Questions

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  1. Seeking Answers A Study in Ecclesiastes Seeking Answers…Finding More Questions Lesson 2, December 7, 2011 Part 2: Am I Alone?

  2. Today’s Scripture For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. -- Romans 1:20-25

  3. Thought for Today The clock indicates the moment – but what does eternity indicate? -- Walt Whitman

  4. Would You Affirm or Would You Deny This Statement? We flee from the truth in vain. -- Unknown

  5. LND Picks Igor’s Top Five Questions Where does the sun go when it goes out of sight over there and later returns to view over there? 5 4 What is everything I see made of? 3 Have all the things I see always been here? 2 Why does the sun, like my campfire, heat my skin without touching my skin? 1 Why are some things in my existence living while others are not? 0 Am I alone?

  6. There is nothing out here!!! Igor’s World: The World of the Naturalist Problem: If anything exists that is not explained by Cause and Effect, there must be something beyond Nature -- the Supernature Nature:The Whole of Everything There is Nothing More A vacuum, void, nothingness

  7. Seeking Answers • Resources – • Himself • Sensory Observations • Personal Experiences • Recall/Journals • Experiment • Intellect/Reason • Pre-conceived Notions • Others • Family/Friends • Teachers/Authority • Books/Magazines • Media • Internet • God’s Word Facts Hypothesis Action Believe a Lie Truth

  8. Am I Alone?

  9. Good News!! Bad News!! • Resources – • Himself • Sensory Observations • Personal Experiences • Recall/Journals • Experiment • Intellect/Reason • Pre-conceived Notions • Others • Family/Friends • Teachers/Authority • Books/Magazines • Media • Internet • God’s Word • Oh, No! More Questions • Do I Even Want to Interact? • What Is the Purpose of Interacting? • What Will Govern Our Interaction? • Who Will Determine the Rules? • Who Will Interpret the Rules? • What Will I Get Out of It? • What Will They Get Out of It? • How Do I Have to Treat Them? • How Do They Have to Treat Me? • What Happens If Either Party Defaults? • Who Will Enforce the Governing Rules? • Where Can I Get a Copy of the Rules? Good News!! More Resources Bad News!! More Questions

  10. Matt 22:35-40 What Will Govern Igor’s Interactions with Others? God Morality • Social • Political • Commercial • Family • Sexual • <Unknown> 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ethics M

  11. Has the Process Become Fraught with Peril for Igor? Has his pursuit of answers to his questions coupled with the growing disparity between his answers and his continued observations and experiences put him in danger of: Disillusionment Despair Dissatisfaction Discouragement Dismay Depression Disappointment Dejection

  12. 1 2 What Could Derail Igor’s Search? 3 4 Difficulty finding answers Earth endures, man is destined to die No matter his accomplishments, he will die He is no different from the lowliest beast of the field: he will die Those who break the Ethical Code are not brought to accountability -- yet they prosper Pursuing personal happiness brings no satisfaction ????????????????? 5 6

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