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.

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.

Speaker: Eric Davidson

Week 5: Injustice and Oppression

Text: Ecclesiastes 4:1–16

Theme: The Burden of Life’s Unfairness

Summary: Solomon laments injustice, loneliness, and the futility of status-seeking.

Analysis of Chapter

• Miseries from oppression. (1-3)

• Troubles from envy. (4-6)

• The folly of covetousness. (7-8)

• The advantages of mutual help. (9-12)

• The changes of royalty. (13-16)

Questions:

• How does the reality of injustice affect your faith?

• Who can you walk with so neither of you walks alone?

Application: Reach out to someone who may feel unseen or burdened.