Introduction to Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes = The speaker or preacher

Author – Solomon, son of David Date – Est. 935 B.C., near the end of

Solomon’s reign as king Themes – The meaning of life & Fear

God

Introduction to Ecclesiastes

Life is utterly meaningless…apart from God.

Introduction to Ecclesiastes

Meaningless – hebel

1. To fill with vain hope. 2. To chase after the wind.

Introduction to Ecclesiastes

“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Ephesians 5:18-20

Introduction to Ecclesiastes

Meditate on the true meaning of life.