Ecclesiastes

Lesson 9Ecclesiastes 10:1 to 11:10

In this lesson we will look at Chapters 10 and 11 as Solomon continues to address the fact that man does not know what will happen to him and given that lack of knowledge Solomon provides us some practical advice for living a life that’s pleasing to God. As we get near the close of the book Solomon begins concluding his observations and offers his insights into what is important and what is meaningless as we live the life God has given us.

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As a more effective way of reviewing these scriptures, this week we’ll do something a little different and look at these two chapters through several focuses, rather than simply verse by verse.

Let’s read Chapters 10 and 11 and consider the following:

  1. Knowing the foolish from the wise
    1. Read Chapter 10 verses 1-4 and list the ways in which we can easily tell the difference between a wise person and a foolish one.
  2. Politics – has anything changed?
    1. In Chapter 10, verses 5-6, Solomon makes an observation – give an example of this happening today. <
  3. The effects of poor leadership
    1. Read Chapter 10:16-20. What are some of the effects Solomon is referring to that result from having an immature leader?
  4. Investing advice for the follower of God
    1. Read Chapter 11:1-6. Solomon offers some very good investment pointers, can you list them?
  5. Enjoying life
    1. In Chapter 11:7-10 what are some of the things Solomon tells us about enjoying life?
    2. What does he tell us should be our guide for how we enjoy this life?

May God bless you as you study with us.

In Christ,

Wes

[2017]

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