For week two, read Ecclesiastes 1:12 – 3:15. Then consider the following questions:
What aspects of your work did/do you find unfulfilling, and why (1:15)? Think of an example from your own life when greater understanding led to sorrow (1:18). How could the Preacher’s approach to life in 2:10 leave him unfulfilled? Does knowing that food and drink are gifts of God change the way we enjoy them (2:24)? What do you enjoy about the season of life you’re in right now (3:1)? Choose a verse from this section to commit to memory.
THE VOICE OF JESUS — Read 1 Corinthians 1:21-24 to hear God’s answer to human wisdom. Read John 11:25-27 to hear Jesus’ answer to the problem of death. Read Psalm 145:15-16 to hear about God’s provision. Read Matthew 6:34 to hear Jesus on contentment. Read Isaiah 40:8 to hear about what endures.