Ecclesiastes 1-2

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by: Debbie Galyen

04/25/2024

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“Meaningless! Meaningless! ... What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?” (1:1-3). The “Teacher,” king in Jerusalem, set himself to study “all that is done under the heavens” (1:13) - the human pursuit of life, happiness, and significance. He “undertook great projects” (2:4) and experienced all kinds of “pleasure” (2:10), but he realized that these were fleeting. Humans ultimately have no control over their fate (2:19); all our “anxious striving” cannot keep us from death (2:16). 

“For without Him, who can eat or find enjoyment?” (2:25). We are not in control. However, peace and joy are possible when we submit our hopes, work, and relationships to God and His good purposes (2:24-26). 

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“Meaningless! Meaningless! ... What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?” (1:1-3). The “Teacher,” king in Jerusalem, set himself to study “all that is done under the heavens” (1:13) - the human pursuit of life, happiness, and significance. He “undertook great projects” (2:4) and experienced all kinds of “pleasure” (2:10), but he realized that these were fleeting. Humans ultimately have no control over their fate (2:19); all our “anxious striving” cannot keep us from death (2:16). 

“For without Him, who can eat or find enjoyment?” (2:25). We are not in control. However, peace and joy are possible when we submit our hopes, work, and relationships to God and His good purposes (2:24-26). 

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