In this passage, Solomon shares how to live wisely among the unpredictability of life in this fallen world. We do not know what our life or days will bring. Instead of trying to divine what may or will happen, we can live wisely and fear our sovereign Lord who know all the days of our lives
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
THINKING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
What do you think it means to “cast your bread upon the waters”?
Look at the verse pairs (1-2, 3-4, 5-6). What pattern do you see? What is Solomon telling us through these pairs?
FEELING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
How do the mysteries of God stir up your awe and affections for him?
DOING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
Do you claim to know the work of God who has made everything (v 5)? Or are you more ruled by the fear of uncertainty? How can you live more in the light of the truth of God’s control and sovereignty?
This section of Ecclesiastes can be summarized by the command to “be bold!” How do these verses convict you to share the gospel with others?
