Cue the Confetti! It’s time to begin. I am so excited to begin the Book of Ecclesiastes with you! This is my favorite book of Bible and I’m so thankful you are joining us. This study is going to challenge our thinking and our living and take us deeper into our walk with the Lord.
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Here is this week’s Bible Reading Plan:
Day 1: The Author
Day 2: Your Story
Day 3: A God Encounter
Day 4: Solomon’s Failures
Day 5: Let’s Begin!
Overview of Ecclesiastes
We are about to look closely – for the next 6 weeks – at a man who had everything. He was educated and had wealth, power, many women, a mansion, servants, and plenty of everything he desired…and yet he was still unhappy.
You see, it’s not all that the world offers that will make us happy – it’s what the Word offers – God’s Word.
It is only through knowing God and following His commands that we will find meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in life and yet all too often we are tempted by the world and go chasing after it.
The world is a snare – it is a mirage – it promises pleasure but when the pleasure wears off, we are left with pain. And to cope with the pain – we seek after more pleasure – and more pleasure and more pleasure – but it can never satisfy our souls.
There is only one who can satisfy – the Lord Jesus Christ.
That is what this Ecclesiastes is all about.
God will hold us accountable for how we choose to live our lives, whether it be for God or for ourselves, whether our deeds done in secret or in public, whether they be good or evil.
If we want a life that brings us satisfaction, contentment, meaning and fulfillment, we will wisely choose to live lives of obedience, walking in fear of the Lord, giving Him all the glory as “women living well”.
I can’t wait to take this journey with you. I pray that you will stick with us for the next 6 weeks – because God has so much he wants to reveal to us and I know this is going to be a life changer for all of us!
Here are this week’s Group Discussion Questions
{If you do not have a group, use these for a personal time of reflection.}:
To print the 30 Discussion Questions for Ecclesiastes – click here.
The Verses of the Day:
I encourage you to choose which verse you’d like to memorize or meditate on. The printable below includes all 5 verses of the day — for the entire week! Print and cut them out and put them in the bathroom, kitchen, beside your bed and computer and use them for meditation throughout the week.
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. – Joshua 1:8
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Click HERE to print the Verses of the Day for Ecclesiastes Week 1.
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If you have children – these are for you!
Free Printable – Ecclesiastes Word Searches for Kids
FREE Printable – Ecclesiastes Verses of the Day: Copywork for Kids
Here’s the Printable Short eJournal for Ecclesiastes
{This is for those who are not purchasing the Ecclesiastes In-depth Workbook. It includes Week 1 of the paperback workbook available on Amazon. Then for the following 5 weeks, you can use the SOAK method to study the Book of Ecclesiastes alongside of us. This eJournal has been created for low-cost printing on a home printer.}
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Have a wonderful week in God’s Word – I’ll see you back here on the blog this Friday as we go deeper into God’s Word together!
Walk with the King,
Courtney
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