ecclesiastes

Wisdom for Real Life

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INTRODUCTION

Have you ever heard the phrase “vanity, vanity, all is vanity?”

What comes to mind when you consider this idea?

INTRO VERSE: Ecclesiastes 8:16-17

What does this Scripture passage suggest about working hard for the “good life?”

What thoughts or questions come to mind?

WATCH

What are your initial thoughts from the video?

How does the video help us understand the Ecclesiastes verses we read?

Does it raise any questions you would like to discuss or investigate more?

READ: Matthew 6:25–34

What stands out to you?

How does this Scripture passage relate to the topic of wisdom in the face of uncertainty?

How do these verses add to what the video discussed?

RESPOND

If you truly knew that in the midst of uncertainty and pain God was at work, how might that change how you live and treat others?

What is one thing you could apply?

What would it look like to live this out in community?

END VERSE: 2 corinthians 4:16-18

How do these verses give you hope?