Old Testament Survey- Ecclesiastes (The Preacher)
Author:
Solomon
Ecclesiastes- written during the later part of Solomon’s life after his fall from God.
Overview-
In the book of Ecclesiastes we can hear the heart of Solomon at the latter part of his life.
You can hear great Sadness, despair, as he sees the failure of natural wisdom to solve human problems- all is Vanity or worthless. Conclusion – without God’s wisdom- and only position + riches your not satisfied but weary and disappointed.
Outline:
Vanity of Human Pleasures
Earthly Material- its happiness + hindrances
True practical wisdom
Relationship of wisdom to the life of man
The Conclusion – Fear God!