Ecclesiastes

This Bible Study was originally published as a Sunday School lesson by the Free Will Baptist Press. The target age group is High School although scripture and its values apply to all people of all ages.

This Bible Study was originally published as a Sunday School lesson by the Free Will Baptist Press. The target age group is High School although scripture and its values apply to all people of all ages.

The bottom line is.....and I'm sure for most of you '" you've heard this before....merely pursuing worldly wealth leads to earthly emptiness. But pursuing our God-given vocation leads to heaven-sent happiness.

Did you know that there are certain times for certain things? If you did, you know that for everything there is a season.

Are the "Good Old Days" really good old days?

Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Solomon provides the cure.

A devotional about the importance of caring for others, as Christ did.

This paper discusses the way the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible reflects the way people think today.

Although the authorship of Ecclesiastes is generally and traditionally accredited to King Solomon, biblical scholars and a closer examination of the text seem to present several questions and inconsistencies to this widely accepted notion

Can we really "make anything" of ourselves?

Is the book of Ecclesiastes necessary in the Hebrew Bible? Should it be included?

How about living fully, for God, right here and right now in the present moment?

This book of the bible deals with an ideal posed by the author that can easily be summed up by the first line written in it: "In my opinion, nothing is worthwhile; everything is futile."

If Alzheimer's, according to Pat Robertson, or any other fatal condition, is in effect death-like, then why do legal and religious proscriptions exist about assisted suicide in those circumstances if you're already like dead, or going to be like dead?

Every one wants to succeed in life. But real success comes only by wisdom. Intelligent is different from wisdom. Wisdom makes one achieve greater things. Gaining it is a mutual effort.

The year 2010 is just about to pass, never to be seen again. It came with its own successes, achievements, and triumphs, as well as challenges, frustrations and failures. It is that time of the year when one takes stock of his life,..

Do you know anyone who talks too much? Do you ever talk too much yourself?

Come home, come home.

Here are inspirational biblical quotes to help you survive each business day and deal with a tough boss, antagonizing co-workers, office disputes, tough assignments and situations that could compromise your honesty and integrity.

Should Christians be contented with moderate wealth or poverty or should they aspire for prosperity? How should dreams be pursued? How should I fear God?

Have you ever been tempted to make a vow to the Lord? It's not wrong but it is dangerous.

Despite the horrible things that are happening around us, life is still worth-living.

It is easy for us to come to the conclusion that things are different for this generation than for previous generations. We might think that youth today have it much easier or harder than other generations. Have things really changed?

What does the Bible say about pleasure? Find out what the Bible says about pleasure. The following verses can be used for a Bible study or a short devotional.