Yearly Archives: 2009

Ecclesiastes 9: 13 – 10: 20What was the fate of the poor man who saved the city?What is more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools?Who are put in high positions while the rich occupy low … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 9: 1-12What do all share?What is the evil in everything that happens under the sun?How does verse 6 emphasize the passing essence of life on earth?How should we engage in life if we all pass into death so quickly?What … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 8: 1 – 17Who should you obey?What happens when a sentence is not carried out quickly?What does the author commend?How does verse 1 contrast the sentiments of the last chapter?How should you act in the presence of authority?There is … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 7: 13-29What are we to consider?How might we destroy ourselves?What does not exist on earth?Have you met people who act like they know everything or are righteous?How can a right view of God keep you from becoming a know-it … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 7: 1-12What word is repeated in v. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10 (NIV)?What is better than the day of birth?What is better than pride?How does wisdom lead to better living?How could you be wiser in the way … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 5: 8 – 6: 12In an NIV Bible find the words “consume”, “eats”, “eat”, and “enjoy”.  What is a ‘gift from God’?What is the condition that means a stillborn child is better off than a person?What is meant today … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 5: 1-7What should you go near the house of God to do?What should you do if you make a vow to God?The accumulation of dreams and of words are what?How does religion often start with the grand ideas of … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 4: 1-16What is the writer’s first topic in this chapter?What is the root of all labour and achievement?How is loneliness addressed by the author?Why would a political ruler (king) be a great example of one who oppresses to get … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 3:1-221.       What is the repeated word in the opening section?2.       What rhetorical question is asked in verse 9?3.       What is the ultimate fate on this earth of both men and animals?4.       In the light of our fate, how are … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 1:12 – 2:26Name three things that are ‘meaningless’ (transient) according to the passage?What comes with much wisdom?How do verses 24 – 26 give insight into what is not meaningless?How does trying to get ahead by education, hard work, and … Continue reading →