Path To Purpose - A Study of Ecclesiastes

Fear God and Keep His Commandments - Week 12

Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 12: Fear God and Keep His Commandments Text: Ecclesiastes 11:1–12:14 Theme: The Final Word Summary: In the end, all that matters is honoring God. Life is short—live it with reverence and responsibility. Analysis of Chapter * Exhortation to liberality. (11:1-6) * An admonition to prepare for death, and to young people to be religious. (11:7-10) * A description of the infirmities of age. (12:1-7) * All is vanity: also a warning of the judgement to come. (12:8-14) Questions: * What legacy are you leaving? * What does it mean for you personally to “fear God”? Application: Surrender any final area of life where you're holding back from God.

The Unpredictability of Life - Week 11

Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 11: The Unpredictability of Life Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11–10:20 Theme: Life is Uncertain, but Wisdom Still Matters Summary: Life doesn’t always reward the strongest or smartest, yet wisdom still leads to better outcomes than folly. Analysis of Chapter * Disappointments are experienced by everyone. (9:11,12) * Benefits of Wisdom. (9:13-18) * To preserve a character for wisdom. (10:1-3) * Subjects and rulers. (10:4-10) * Foolish talk. (10:11-15) * Duties of rulers and subjects. (10:16-20) Questions: * When has something unpredictable shaken your trust? * What small, wise choice can you make in a chaotic area of life? Application: Choose one area to simplify or realign with godly wisdom.

Remember the End - Week 10

Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 10: Remember the End Text: Ecclesiastes 9:1–10 Theme: Living in Light of Death Summary: Death is inevitable, but that truth can help us live wisely and joyfully now. Analysis of Chapter * Good and bad men fare alike as to this world. (1-3) * All men must die. (4-10) Questions: * How does your awareness of death affect your daily life? * What would you do differently if you lived with eternity in mind? Application: Write a personal mission statement that reflects your values and purpose in Christ.

Living with Limitations - Week 9

Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 9: Living with Limitations Text: Ecclesiastes 8:1–17 Theme: Trusting God in Uncertain Times Summary: We don’t understand everything, especially injustice. God calls us to live rightly even when life doesn’t make sense. Analysis of Chapter * Commendation of wisdom. (1-5) * To prepare for sudden evils and death. (6-8) * It will be well with the righteous, but not with the wicked. (9-13) * Mysteries of providence. (14-17) Questions: * How do you respond to life when it feels unfair or unclear? * What keeps you anchored when answers don’t come? Application: Pray for faith to trust God when you don’t understand His plan.

Wisdom for Living - Week 8

Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 8: Wisdom for Living Text: Ecclesiastes 7:1–29 Theme: The Benefits and Boundaries of Wisdom Summary: Wisdom can help us live well, but it doesn’t provide all the answers. Only God is in control. Analysis of Chapter * The benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow over vain mirth. (1-6) * Oppression, anger, and discontentment. (7-10) * Advantages of wisdom. (11-22) * Experience of the evil of sin. (23-29 Questions: * Where do you seek wisdom most often: prayer, people, or possessions? * What’s one “hard truth” from this chapter that hits home? Application: Take one wise principle and intentionally apply it this week.