Want to learn more about Ecclesiastes? Use these Bible Studies for personal devotion, group Bible studies, or teaching a church class. Below are links to the lessons in this 13-part series.
Introduction: This week we begin the study of a new book of the Bible - Ecclesiastes! I am excited to be studying this book because it has so much practical and interesting advice for us. We realize that the Bible teaches us in different ways. Sometimes it lays b...
Introduction: My boss for the last 30 years continues to work even though he is over 80. I am confident he does not work because he loves or needs money. Instead, he works because that is his preference. Have you ever considered what activities in your life giv...
Introduction: Can you remember a time when you said to yourself, "I just want to have some fun?" If so, how did you go about finding fun? If you did not have fun, do you think being the richest fellow around would make having fun a little easier? What if you coul...
Introduction: My wife and the Holy Spirit sometimes seem to be partners! For example, when I drive to church to teach this lesson, I will be anxious to take as little time as possible. I leave my home on time, but I want to move right along. If two drivers slow...
Introduction: Have you noticed in American politics that everyone - even those who have been at the seat of government power their entire life - like to run for office as if they were an "outsider?" "I promise to bring fresh air and a new perspective to the gover...
Introduction: How do you like your job? How much would you like to get rich? Would you like to know just the right thing to say at all times? How much time do you spend thinking about the past and how you could have done things better? How do you retain your wealt...
Introduction: What do you most enjoy in life? What, for you, makes life worth living? Do you enjoy your prosperity? King Solomon is again ranting about how sad life can be, but our goal this week is to consider what Solomon says and uncover what we can learn from...
Introduction: When is the last time you took a good, hard look at your life? I've just about finished a book about a middle-aged man who essentially looked at his life and tossed out a great deal of it. Funerals tend to make us look at our life. So does a series i...
Introduction: How smart are you? Smart enough, right? Are you smart enough to want to be wise? Smart enough to consider whether there is any benefit to wisdom? If so, what is the benefit of wisdom? Would you agree that it helps us to live better lives: not only in...
Introduction: Have you thought much about your own death? A few years ago, I had some medical reason to believe that I might die in the near future. Although the thought I would die shortly was not pleasant, it was a very valuable learning experience. This week S...
Introduction: Last week, we ended our study with the story of the man who saved the city against a great military power. The people of the city forgot the man because he was poor. His wisdom was not valued by them. This week, Solomon continues to urge us to consid...
Introduction: If you look at the "self-help" shelf in the bookstore you will find books on getting along with your co-workers, living well and getting rich. Solomon has been giving us advice on being good workers and getting along with others. Would God also give...
Introduction: So many times in this series of studies we have worried that Solomon's advice was not exactly right because he seemed to leave God and eternal life out of the picture. This week, in the concluding chapter, King Solomon strongly appeals to us to remem...
