Ecclesiastes

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, a key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Wisdom.”

Daily Bible Reading – September 2021, God’s Word of Wisdom

Written by an elderly King Solomon, Ecclesiastes reflects on a life of meaningless pursuits. Solomon writes that the world's pursuits, from wealth to self-indulgence, are vain and unfulfilling. Ecclesiastes determines that God and his presence make life fulfilling, and true wisdom is to fear God and keep his commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

Vanity: A Study in Ecclesiastes

Are you feeling stuck? Wondering what's next? Sadie Robertson Huff shares wisdom from Ecclesiastes to encourage you to seek God's direction and lean into His purpose for you.

The Next Step: Wisdom to Find Your Way Forward

Though the book of Ecclesiastes was written long ago, the author’s message couldn’t be more relevant. His ancient voice of despair is echoed by countless intellectual and cultural elites in our era. Yet into this darkness, the beauty of truth shines. In this five-day study, you will learn that while life “under the sun” is meaningless, life under God is truly and deeply meaningful.

Excerpts From Ecclesiastes

What is wisdom? And where can it be found? Here are two questions which are fundamental to being successful in life, but how many of us find answers to these questions? This plan explores Biblical Wisdom.

Exploring Biblical Wisdom - Words From the Wise

This reading plan explores the gift of partnership through three powerful books of Scripture. Ecclesiastes invites us to consider where meaning is found beyond striving alone. Ruth shows us faithfulness lived out in relationships. 1 Corinthians reveals how unity and shared purpose advance the gospel. As we read together, may God reshape how we live, love, and follow Him - side by side, as a formed people shaped for mission and community.

The Gift of Partnership: Ecclesiastes, Ruth & 1 Corinthians

This 7-day devotional encourages individuals navigating singleness and childlessness to trust in God's perfect plan. Each day offers scripture, reflection, and prayer focused on surrendering personal desires to God's will. The devotional emphasizes that identity is found in God’s purpose, not marital status or parenthood. It encourages contentment, spiritual growth, and trust in God's timing, helping readers find peace and purpose in their unique journey.

7-Day Devotional: Set Apart: Trusting God's Sovereignty in Singleness and Childlessness

Do you ever ask yourself, why am I here? Sit down with pastor and author John Onwuchekwa while he draws from the book of Ecclesiastes and from experiences in his own life to share how you can find lasting joy and true purpose in a God who never changes. There's nothing God won't use. 

Finding Purpose in All of Life's Sorrows and Joys

Is life merely a cycle of birth, learning, labor, and death? When sudden loss and the shadow of death compass us about, the soul asks, “Why this life? What is its true meaning?”

This 3-day devotional reveals the sovereign purpose God has ordained beyond worldly vanity and the certainty of death. In our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, we behold salvation that beautifies a weary life and grants hope unto eternity.

May this meditation lead you to divine comfort and eternal purpose.

Note: Translated from the original Tamil version with the assistance of Gemini AI.