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Wisdom of King Solomon and Ecclesiastes

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On this journey through the study of the Old Testament we will discover the Book of Ecclesiastes and do some study lessons to apply to our daily lives. Mark the Scripture pages and read them again when needed.

Study the Book of Ecclesiastes from the Holy Bible - Wise Words from Solomon

(Each Bible verse includes commentary for daily living)

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 - A Meaningless Life - In this Bible study, we find that, just because we have money and things, this doesn't mean we will always be happy, or remembered.
Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 - Meaningless Wisdom - Is King Solomon a negative person? It would seem so but, in fact, he is plainly stating the fact that the more we know, the more we learn about pain and suffering. In other words, meaningless wisdom. Use this study to find how to become wiser.
Ecclesiastes 2:1 - Meaningless Pleasure - Having a better car is temporary. Pursuing God is permanent. These are paraphrased words of Solomon when he says pleasure is meaningless.
Ecclesiastes 2:2-6 - What Does Meaningless Pleasure Accomplish? - True joy comes by means of a relationship with God as explained in this Old Testament passage. Learn the meaning of pure joy.
Ecclesiastes 2:7-11 - Chasing After the Wind - What is true happiness? If it has to do with money or power or lust as it is so important in today's society, then King Solomon should have been ecstatic with joy. Let's study why he wasn't.
Ecclesiastes 2:12-16 - Meaningless Wisdom and Folly - This section for Bible study covers wisdom, folly and death. The fact that we are going to die should and does affect the way that we live. Where will we spend eternity?
Ecclesiastes 2:18-23 - Meaningless Work - In this lesson we learn that working for money and possessions is meaningless because, in the end, it will all go to someone else who may not deserve it. Why are you working?
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 - Work without Meaning - Continuing Solomon's outlook and advice about work without meaning.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 - A Time for Everything - Turn, Turn, Turn says the song. Solomon says there is a time for everything including happiness and sadness. God has a plan for us but sometimes we have to go through the fire again to quench our thirst for a relationship with Him.
Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 - Personal Satisfaction from Work - The dream job? Gaining personal satisfaction from work is not far from what God wants for you. Taking time to honor Him for giving this blessing is something we should all do.
Ecclesiastes 3:14 - Purpose Driven Life - In this short study lesson from Ecclesiastes we find there is only one way to have a purpose driven life.
Ecclesiastes 3:15-16 - Is it Gloom and Doom? - Plenty of wickedness in this world but it's not all gloom and doom. God will bring justice and judgement on both sides.
Ecclesiastes 3:17-22 - Solomon Says Man Has No Advantage over the Animals - Like the animals of the earth, we too will die someday, maybe even today so we should treat life and each day as a gift from God.
Ecclesiastes 4:1-6 - Oppression - This one is difficult to write about but I believe Solomon is saying in this Bible study lesson that, without a relationship with God, all the money and possessions in the world won't make you happy or content.
Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 - You are not Alone - The passage inspiring the Bible study lesson today gives a simple idea of how to overcome loneliness. You will discover here that you are not really alone in this world.
Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 - Lifetime Goals - Solomon realizes that power and money are meaningless without wisdom. "Chasing" these things will only bring emptiness but seeking God will bring peace. Christians fall into this trap too so the instructions apply to all. Learn how to balance your life with purpose and meaning in this lesson for study from the Bible.
Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 - How to Pray - Solomon teaches not to use too many words when we pray. Jesus follows up by giving us "The Lord's Prayer" as a guide. In this Bible study lesson we learn how to pray from the Master.
Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 - Making Vows to God - Have you ever made a promise in haste only to find you cannot see it through? I believe we all have. But, Solomon says in these verses from Ecclesiastes to be careful about keeping vows to God as we study this lesson from Scripture.
Ecclesiastes 5:8-11 - The Love of Riches - Longing for money and riches and possessions never ends for many people. If only they (and I) would realize that God alone can fill the need and desires of the heart that can never be replaced by riches or possessions. Study these lessons and listen to Solomon as he explains why.
Ecclesiastes 5:12-20 - How to Find Satisfaction at Work - Take a look at this study lesson from the Old Testament. It's about satisfaction at work and you'll be amazed at how the situations Solomon mentions apply to today. Are you satisfied with your job?
Ecclesiastes 6: 1-6 - Satisfaction with Wealth - Money and happiness. King Solomon talks about whether or not being rich will make you happy. According to him, we will all end up in the same place, rich or poor.
Ecclesiastes 6:7-10 - Wishful Thinking - In this Bible study lesson Solomon explains that wishful thinking and hoping will not increase control over our lives. Only God can do that.
Ecclesiastes 6:11-12 - Predicting the Future - Do you believe that Nostradamus could predict the future? Can anyone else? Find out who in this Bible study lesson as told by Solomon.
Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 - Still Time for Change - Learn why bad things happen to good people; and Christians. Sometimes we need sadness in our lives in order to change it. The Bible study lesson points toward a time for change and moving forward.
Ecclesiastes 7:7 - Money Talks and Bribes do Too! - Taking bribes, accepting payoffs, these are facts of our country today and many people deem them as perfectly acceptable. Money talks has become a cliché but does that make it the right thing to do? This Baptist Bible study lesson is about integrity - and waking up.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 - Money, Patience and Success - Solomon points out that patience is better than living a prideful life and true success comes from God instead of money and things. Read and see how this lesson from the Scriptures can apply to you.
Ecclesiastes 7:9-14 - Best of Times - Worst of Times - No matter how we think we are in control, unforseen things can happen. We will hit bumps in the road at different times in our lives. Then, there's God.
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Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 - Can You be Too Good ? Can we really be too wise? Solomon says yes, we can! Read the Bible study lesson about living.
Ecclesiastes 7:26-28 - Are There any Wise Women? - Even though the title suggests discrimination, it's really not. Solomon is making a point that there are very few wise people in the world. Do you know any?
Ecclesiastes 8:1 - How to Become Wise - This Bible study lesson from Ecclesiastes shows us that understanding is wisdom and, where does understanding come from?
Ecclesiastes 8:2-10 - Leaders and Where Evil Lies - The question Solomon addresses here is what to do about evil leaders. Should we obey them? Vote them out? The answer may surprise you.
Ecclesiastes 8:11 - Solomon on Crime and Punishment - About criminals - and about us. Do we get away with crime and sin? Is there ever any justice or punishment? Find out what Solomon says in these Bible study lessons from Ecclesiastes.
Ecclesiastes 8:12-14 - Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Why does this seem to be the case? And why do good things happen to some of the worst people on earth? The answer belongs to God as we discover in these Bible study lessons from Ecclesiastes but we can take comfort in knowing what to do when it happens to us.
Ecclesiastes 8:15 - How to Enjoy Life - A very simple lesson where Solomon tells us to take a break - eat, drink and be merry to start our days.
Ecclesiastes 8:16-17 - Can We Comprehend God? - Since the beginning of time, men and women have quested to understand God and exactly who He is. Can we really comprehend God and His infinite wisdom or power?
Ecclesiastes 9:1-2 - A Common Destiny - In this Bible study lesson from Solomon, he makes it clear that good things and bad things are going to happen - no matter if we "live right" or are the worst scum of the earth. The message and application is what do we do when each happens?
Ecclesiastes 9:10-11 - The Race is NOT to the Swift - Ever wonder why some people, although talented or smart, never seem to get ahead in life? Well, as this study lesson reveals, life is unfair but God can give you success!
Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 - Success, Wealth and Wisdom - Rich or poor - do either of these make us wise? Let's discover what Solomon says for this Old Testament study from the Bible.
Ecclesiastes 10:1-4 - Employer / Employee Relationships - A quick lesson for those working for an employer who is in the wrong.
Ecclesiastes 10:5-7 - Spiritual Gifts - A Little can go a Long Way - The next time you feel that life is treating you badly, then read what Solomon says about gifts and what happens to them.
Ecclesiastes 10:8-10 - Sharpen Your Skills for Success - What do you need to know to be successful in life? What tools do you need? How can you improve your relationship with God? Solomon answers these questions along with this Bible study lesson.
Ecclesiastes 10:11-18 - Lack of Leadership Consequences - Most of the problems now facing America are a result of poor, or not thought out leadership. Here is what Solomon says about leading the people.
Ecclesiastes 10:19 - Money is Not the Answer - Solomon had all the money and material things his riches could buy but, did it make him happy? Learn from these lessons how becoming wealthy may not be all that.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-5 - Risk and Opportunities - These two things seem to come up more often these days. In a low economy people are taking more risks for less opportunities. Let's see what Solomon says in this Bible study lesson.
Ecclesiastes 11:7-8 - Decisions and Impact - The lesson taken from Solomon is to remember decisions you've made in the past, be careful about the ones you make today as they can have impact on the future.
Ecclesiastes 12:1 - Can the Excitement of Youth Prevent You from Having a Meaningful Life? - Remembering God seems to go better with old age but Solomon says we should use our strength during our younger days while we are still able.
Ecclesiastes 12:2-8 - The Fragility of Life - Living a full and meaningful life is the theme of this lesson. Solomon says that we all will grow older and weaker (if we live to old age) and we should do everything we can to find the purpose driven life God desires for us.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 - Conclusion of Solomon - In this final Bible study lesson from Ecclesiastes Solomon wraps up by telling us that a truly meaningful life comes when we answer the calling of God, live in a way He wants. And, a wake up call that we will one day stand before God in judgment for every decision we ever made, good or evil. In other words, we should be preparing now to live a purpose driven life for God. This is my prayer for you and for me. - Amen

These are the Words of the Lord ... They are meant to change the way we think, and the way we live.

Note from Bob

I hope you find insight for living a better life through these Bible study lessons. If you read and pray daily, you'll see that God is working in your life, no matter how subtle it seems.

Have faith, look at the verses and commentary, and discover how to get closer to God so that He can work His great power of love in your life.

Ecclesiastes is only one Old Testament book - another part of Scripture is Genesis which is now as complete as my small mind will take it. Enjoy life!