First Baptist Zachary
Introduction to Ecclesiastes
The Meaning of Life Series from the book of Ecclesiastes - Message #1 [05.16.21, Dr. Paul Ballard]
Locations & Times
First Baptist Worship Center
4200 Main St, Zachary, LA 70791, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Weekly Bulletin
https://fbcz.org/bulletin4 classifications of the Old Testament:
• Torah: Genesis - Deuteronomy
• History: Joshua - Esther
• Wisdom: Job - Song of Solomon
• Prophets: Isaiah - Malachi
• Torah: Genesis - Deuteronomy
• History: Joshua - Esther
• Wisdom: Job - Song of Solomon
• Prophets: Isaiah - Malachi
The art of living well in God's creation
This life was not designed by God to give ultimate meaning or satisfaction.
Once we understand what life is and what life is not, we are then freed to enjoy life as God intended it.
Fear God and enjoy life.
The author of Ecclesiastes
Qoheleth - the preacher or the teacher
Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes
The themes of Ecclesiastes
Life is temporary and frustrating
Finding the gospel in Ecclesiastes
God is:
• Creator
• Gracious
• Sovereign
• Creator
• Gracious
• Sovereign
Ecclesiastes will show us our need for the gospel.
Perspective is helpful
Young man - Song of Solomon
Middle aged man - Proverbs
Older man - Ecclesiastes
Middle aged man - Proverbs
Older man - Ecclesiastes
I have found satisfaction in God alone. - Solomon
Fear God in everything, enjoy God in the little things
Fear God and enjoy life
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