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Futility of Life
The author of Ecclesiastes begins by introducing the writings of the Teacher, most likely Solomon. Solomon has all the time and resources in the world, …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Futility of Pleasure
Solomon is conducting an experiment wherein he uses all the resources and time at his disposal to see if he can find meaning in pleasure …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Only This Moment
Once again, Solomon brings us face-to-face with the brokenness and injustice inherent in the world. Even wisdom cannot insulate us from suffering and pain. However, …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Beauty in Season
In this beautiful passage, Solomon captures the dual nature of our world. Because of the fall, we live in the wake of God’s judgment, and …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Injustice
Solomon continues his journey of despair, grieving the injustice of the world and the brevity of life. No amount of time, money, or effort can …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Envy, Companionship, and Futility of Power
In this passage, Solomon addresses the emptiness of envy, our need for companionship, and the reality that status is unstable. While we are naturally bent …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Approaching God and the Futility of Wealth
As Solomon unpacks what it means to fear God, he emphasizes God’s power and magnitude. Our understanding of who God is and what he has …
Wisdom to Live By
This passage is full of practical wisdom that can give us a better understanding and experience of life. However, Solomon is clear that even this …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Living as God's Creature
In this passage, Solomon explores the beauty and limitations of wisdom, how we should spend our time on this earth, and what must be endured …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
A Shared Fate
Continuing his warnings about the emptiness of placing our hope in the things of this world, Solomon expounds on the reality of death for everyone, …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Hope for a Future World
In this passage, Solomon offers wisdom around the ideas of avoiding foolishness, developing resilience, and leading others well. However, no amount of wisdom can solve …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
Managing Uncertainties
Wisdom is helpful in many ways—we learn to take strategic risks, diversify our work, and understand the world around us. However, Jesus is the only …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Fear God and Keep His Commandments
At the end of Ecclesiastes, both Solomon and the author bring us back to the foundational truths of this book. There is a God, and …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
