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Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:12Life is mysterious and ends in death, so live fully by trusting God!8:16-9:6 – Life is Mysterious9:1-6 – Ends in Death 9:7-10 – So Live Fully 9:11-12 – By Trusting God

Ecclesiastes 8:1-15While living in a wicked world, seek wisdom and joy by fearing God.- Living with Wicked Rulers (8:1-9)- Living in a Wicked World (8:10-15)

Ecclesiastes 7:15-29We must see the extent of sin’s curse, for wisdom to do its work. Our Twisting of Wisdom (Eccl. 7:15-22)Our Seeking of Schemes (Eccl. 7:23-29)

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14Learn from death and the limits of wisdom by looking to God. The Lessons from Death (Eccl. 7:1-4 & 8-10)The Limits of Wisdom (Eccl. 5-7, & 11-12) The Looking to God (Eccl 7:13-14)

Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 Wealth is ruinous unless God gives enjoyment. 5:8-9 – Abuse of wealth by the powerful 5:10-12 - Satisfied5:13-17 - An evil I have seen5:18-20 - I have seen to be good6:1-6 - An evil I have seen - 6:7-9 - Satisfied6:10-12 – Abuse of power – TransitionThe Lack of Satisfaction – Eccl 5:8-12 & 6:7-12The Path to Ruination – Eccl 5:13-17 & 6:1-6The God given Occupation – Eccl 5:18-20

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7- Why must we guard our steps? (Eccl 5:1-3)- Why might our works be destroyed? (Eccl 5:4-7)The God of Heaven sees through our words and works to our hearts.

Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16Though life brings sorrow, we grow in community.-Life Brings Sorrow (3:16-4:3)-Growing in Community. (4:4-16)

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15The Lord of time limits our access to deepen our reverence.- The Lord of Time (Eccl 3:1-8)- Limits our Access (Eccl 3:9-13)- To Deepen our Reverence (Eccl 3:14-15)

Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26Finding happiness is like chasing the wind; it’s uncatchable unless it’s freely received.- The Unhappy Business (1:12-18)- The Happiness Experiment (2:1-11)- The Despair from Death (2:12-26)

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 & 12:8-14What gain is there under the sun?- The Preacher (Eccl. 1:1-3)- The Gain (Eccl. 1:3-11)- The Pain (Eccl. 12:8-14)Life under the sun is fleeting, but fearing God brings gain.