introduction to ecclesiastes
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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.