Ecclesiastes #2

Encounter - Sundays

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS

Read Ecclesiastes 1:1-18. What stands out to you in this passage? What is God’s heart to us?

What does the word “hevel” mean? How does Solomon come to this conclusion about everything in life?

If you had to pick one… In your life, which of the following do you place the most amount of stock in (in other words, which of these do you pursue the most, in hopes of happiness)? Possessions, Proficiency, Power, or Pleasure. Share how that subject has affected your life and walk with God.

“Nothing we want to keep lasts,” and “Nothing we want to get rid of disappears.” Discuss how these 2 phrases can build and grow our faith.

How can “Work” be futile and frustrating? What is the most rewarding thing about your work? And what is the most frustrating?

“Adding wisdom and knowledge can add pain and sorrow.” How is this statement true? What would God want us to do with that pain and sorrow?

Read 1 Cor. 1:26-29 and Col. 3:15-17. How can we be saturated in the grace of Christ this week? Have everyone share one specific way to pursue this.