Ecclesiastes
List three of the activities.
A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and uproot; a time to weep and laugh.
How should we view life's pleasures?
Accept them as God's gifts.
What comforting advice did the Teacher give to his readers?
Be satisfied and enjoy work as a gift from God.
What will God ultimately do in response to people's chose lifestyles?
Bring every deed into judgement.
What do the activities under heaven or under the sun stand for?
Daily activities.
What is the conclusion of the matter?
Fear God and keep his commandments.
according to Ecclesiastes how do we get wisdom?
From fearing God and serving God within the boundaries he has set for us.
The teacher was searching for the meaning of existence. Compare jewish view to Near Eastern view.
Hebrew wisdom taught God's people to turn to him and Scripture for comfort and peace during times and trials, others were accepting life's trials.
What did the Teacher conclude about his understanding of calamity?
It can strike at any time.
What is the theme of Ecclesiastes?
Life is meaningless without God.
What does the word remember mean in the context of this lesson?
Making God a part of our daily lives.
What did the Teacher say about God in relationship to these activities?
Only God has control over them, God's ways are beyond our ability to comprehend.
Who might have been the author of Ecclesiastes? Proof?
Solomon because he was a wise man, king David's son, Israel's king.
What did Jesus teach in his Sermon on the Mount with regard to treasures?
We are not to store up on earthly treasures, serving God as a priority.
How best should we respond to or perform our tasks?
We are to work at them with all our might, seize the day (Carpe diem)
In light of uncertainties and injustice, what did the Teacher say about God's purposes?
We don't understand God's ways but we need to trust him.
What outcomes does wisdom produce?
Wisdom is shown in obedience.
Summarize HC q and a 1.
our only comfort in life and death is found in our belonging to Jesus.