7. 'Better a living dog than a dead lion' (Ecclesiastes 9:1-10)

7. 'Better a living dog than a dead lion' (Ecclesiastes 9:1-10)

Episode Summary: Life is uncertain, except for death. It's certain that one day, each of us will die. How then should we live? We also look at the certainty of life after death that Jesus offers everyone who trusts him.   Read the Bible passage here: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/Ecc.9.NIV]   Series Summary: This message was preached on 5 June 2022 as part of a Bible teaching series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon. We're usually familiar with the Bible's stories and rules, but what about the category of 'wisdom'? Wisdom was an important pursuit of the Bible writers, as they sought to live well, under God, in the light of what he has revealed. Ecclesiastes is a wisdom book, and teaches us the wisdom of how to find meaning and purpose in an often confusing world. The answers might not be all we want, but they're all we need.   Support Wordcraft: If you found this sermon helped you to know Jesus better, please consider supporting the podcast here [https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=woyywIWrjfT7tb_2w0zH0-m5nBlm_48sPWn6lGLvTlxMkUg3tjGhfzMRPKgD6eCMV-Qi81CfLy_78zi6]. You can also support the podcast for free by leaving a review and/or a rating on our Apple Podcasts page. [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wordcraft-with-clint-lombard/id1787985507&ved=2ahUKEwic09-rsPuQAxUzgK8BHcsBI2sQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2CLIqaptHM9QKVF5QzVYoE]   E7/9 S5 *Note: E7/9 is not available as it was preached by a guest

5. Time and Eternity (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15)

Episode Summary: We're rebels against time. And yet, God has created the seasons of our lives with purpose. Even Jesus had to face a difficult 'hour'.   Read the Bible passage here: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/Ecc.3.NIV]   Series Summary: This message was preached on 22 May 2022 as part of a Bible teaching series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon. We're usually familiar with the Bible's stories and rules, but what about the category of 'wisdom'? Wisdom was an important pursuit of the Bible writers, as they sought to live well, under God, in the light of what he has revealed. Ecclesiastes is a wisdom book, and teaches us the wisdom of how to find meaning and purpose in an often confusing world. The answers might not be all we want, but they're all we need.   Support Wordcraft: If you found this sermon helped you to know Jesus better, please consider supporting the podcast here [https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=woyywIWrjfT7tb_2w0zH0-m5nBlm_48sPWn6lGLvTlxMkUg3tjGhfzMRPKgD6eCMV-Qi81CfLy_78zi6]. You can also support the podcast for free by leaving a review and/or a rating on our Apple Podcasts page. [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wordcraft-with-clint-lombard/id1787985507&ved=2ahUKEwic09-rsPuQAxUzgK8BHcsBI2sQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2CLIqaptHM9QKVF5QzVYoE]   E5/9 S5

4. The Daily Grind (Ecclesiastes 2:18-26; 4:4-8)

Episode Summary: Can work give us meaning and purpose in life? Not really, if the Preacher's observations about life are right. But it doesn't have to end there. Could there be a way to redeem the work we all have to do?   Read the Bible passage here: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/Ecc.2.NIV]; Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/Ecc.4.NIV]   Series Summary: This message was preached on 15 May 2022 as part of a Bible teaching series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon. We're usually familiar with the Bible's stories and rules, but what about the category of 'wisdom'? Wisdom was an important pursuit of the Bible writers, as they sought to live well, under God, in the light of what he has revealed. Ecclesiastes is a wisdom book, and teaches us the wisdom of how to find meaning and purpose in an often confusing world. The answers might not be all we want, but they're all we need.   Support Wordcraft: If you found this sermon helped you to know Jesus better, please consider supporting the podcast here [https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=woyywIWrjfT7tb_2w0zH0-m5nBlm_48sPWn6lGLvTlxMkUg3tjGhfzMRPKgD6eCMV-Qi81CfLy_78zi6]. You can also support the podcast for free by leaving a review and/or a rating on our Apple Podcasts page. [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wordcraft-with-clint-lombard/id1787985507&ved=2ahUKEwic09-rsPuQAxUzgK8BHcsBI2sQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2CLIqaptHM9QKVF5QzVYoE]   E4/9 S5

3. Pleasure and Possessions (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)

Episode Summary Can we find happiness and meaning in the things we can buy—in pleasures and possessions? The Preacher shows that we can literally have it all in this life, and still actually have absolutely nothing. By contrast, Jesus shows that we can have literally nothing in this life, and still actually have absolutely everything. Read the Bible passage here: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/Ecc.2.NIV] Series Summary This message was preached on 8 May 2022 as part of a Bible teaching series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon. We're usually familiar with the Bible's stories and rules, but what about the category of 'wisdom'? Wisdom was an important pursuit of the Bible writers, as they sought to live well, under God, in the light of what he has revealed. Ecclesiastes is a wisdom book, and teaches us the wisdom of how to find meaning and purpose in an often confusing world. The answers might not be all we want, but they're all we need. Support Wordcraft If you found this sermon helped you to know Jesus better, please consider supporting the podcast here [https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=woyywIWrjfT7tb_2w0zH0-m5nBlm_48sPWn6lGLvTlxMkUg3tjGhfzMRPKgD6eCMV-Qi81CfLy_78zi6]. You can also support the podcast for free by leaving a review and/or a rating on our Apple Podcasts page. [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wordcraft-with-clint-lombard/id1787985507&ved=2ahUKEwic09-rsPuQAxUzgK8BHcsBI2sQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2CLIqaptHM9QKVF5QzVYoE]   E3/9 S5

2. 'That's Life' (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18)

Episode Summary If only there were easy answers to give us meaning and purpose in life. Unfortunately, as the wise Preacher has proven, however hard we try so much of life is as substantial and reliable as the morning mist. Jesus offers an alternative: if you want to really live, you first need to die. Read the Bible passage here: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/Ecc.1.NIV] Series Summary This message was preached on 1 May 2022 as part of a Bible teaching series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon. We're usually familiar with the Bible's stories and rules, but what about the category of 'wisdom'? Wisdom was an important pursuit of the Bible writers, as they sought to live well, under God, in the light of what he has revealed. Ecclesiastes is a wisdom book, and teaches us the wisdom of how to find meaning and purpose in an often confusing world. The answers might not be all we want, but they're all we need. Support Wordcraft If you found this sermon helped you to know Jesus better, please consider supporting the podcast here [https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=woyywIWrjfT7tb_2w0zH0-m5nBlm_48sPWn6lGLvTlxMkUg3tjGhfzMRPKgD6eCMV-Qi81CfLy_78zi6]. You can also support the podcast for free by leaving a review and/or a rating on our Apple Podcasts page. [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wordcraft-with-clint-lombard/id1787985507&ved=2ahUKEwic09-rsPuQAxUzgK8BHcsBI2sQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2CLIqaptHM9QKVF5QzVYoE]   E2/9 S5