Ecclesiastes 9:7-10
ECCLESIASTES STUDY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What part of Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 stood out to you this week? Why did it catch your attention?
In Ecclesiastes 9:1-6, the Professor highlights, once again, the reality of death. What promise is given in Romans 6:23a that echoes the Professor’s wisdom? Who will face the reality of death according to Ecclesiastes 9:2 and 11?
How does death shape and change our perspective on life and our view of God’s gifts?
In light of the reality of death, what is Solomon's encouragement in Ecclesiastes 9:7-10? What are some other gifts God has put in our lives that we can enjoy and be grateful for?
Though we will all die, what hope and promise is given in Romans 6:23b and John 11:25-26?
How does the gift of eternal life and God's approval in Jesus shape how we live here and now?
Why does our hope and joy in the face of death have the power to point others to the gospel (cf 1 Thess 4:13)?
Solomon encourages us to enjoy the gifts of God in the few days we have under the sun. What do the following verses tell us about the True and Better gift of Jesus and how he surpasses every under-the-sun joy (cf. John 2:6-10, 4:13-14, 6:35, 48, and 50, 7:37-38)?
How does the gift of Jesus and his approval fuel joy? What is necessary to grow in gratitude for these gifts?
What is one key takeaway from our study in Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 that you will try to remember and apply this week?
