Ecclesiastes 6: 1-12

1. Solomon, the wisest, highest most influential King in Israel history is the accepted author of Ecclesiastes. The thesis sentence, Ecclesiastes 1:2 appears cynical or bitter at first glance. But in comparison with other writings of Solomon may not be so. Read Proverbs 1:7, 2:4, 5, 3:3-8, 16:8, 16, 20B. Using selected verses in the answer and having compare these verses, give the thesis sentence as you would write it so that it communicates what you think Solomon meant.

I think he was saying life apart from God is like a vapor passing quickly that needs to be savored and enjoyed as a gift from God.

2. Ecclesiastes portrays the emptiness and perplexity of life without a relationship to the Lord. List the illustrations of vanity, select

What positive thoughts are present in Ecclesiastes 5:18-20?

God wants us to view what we have whether it is much or little with the right prospective. Over possessions are a gift from God although they are not the source of joy, they are area reason to rejoice because every good thing comes from God. We should focus more on the giver than the gift.

14. Will riches bring happiness Ecclesiastes 6:1-12? Solomon shows that having the right attitude about God can help us deal with present in justices. Prosperity is not always good, and adversity not always bad, but God is always good if we live as he wants us to we will be content. Riches does not necessarily be good for us because we don’t treat people correctly and we forget about the most important in our lives and that is our Lord and savior.

15. Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 contrast folly and wisdom. What is said about a good name, mourning a bride, and the work of God?

(1) A Good name is better than precious ointment. And the day of death than the day of one’s birth. (2) Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting (3) Consider the work of God for who can make straight what he has made crooked. (4) Say to wisdom you are my sister and call understanding your nearest kin that they may keep you from the immoral

If God does not punish us immediately, we must not assume he doesn’t care. God knows every wrong we commit and we will have to answer for all we have done. No one can fully comprehend God and all that he has done and there is always more questions than answers. Although, God’s methods and means are beyond our comprehension. He governs the universe and our lives in perfect wisdom, justice and love.

17. List the characteristics of wisdom from (Ecclesiastes 10:1, 11:10)

Dead flies purify the perfumer’s ointment. And causes it to give off a foul order so does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor therefore remove sorrow from your heart and put away evil from your flesh for childhood and youth are vanity.

18. Solomon has written that he believes levity and pleasure seeking to be superficial and foolish: That one should have a sober debt of thought. Wisdom and self-control. He continues; provide perspective and strength in coping with life. Enjoy prosperity, he encourages and remember that God made adversity as well. Avoid extreme righteousness and immorality. Lastly, he writes to young people. List the advice the preacher has for youth, using selected verses in your answers (Ecclesiastes