Ecclesiastes

Question 1

Theme of Ecclesiastes

Answer 1

Warnings, vanity

Life lived apart from God is futile emptiness

Futile Way vs. Fruitful Way

Question 2

Outline of Ecclesiastes

Answer 2

The Problem that “All is Vanity” 1:1 - 1:11
The Proof that “All is Vanity” 1:12 - 6
The Prescription for Living with Vanity 7 - 12

Question 3

Ecclesiastes Key Passages: 1:2

Answer 3

“All is vanity … says the Preacher”; Solomon, the wisest, riches, most influential kin in Israel’s history looks at “life under the sun” and from the human perspective, and declares it to be futily empty.

Question 4

Ecclesiastes Key Passages: 12:11-14

Answer 4

“The conclusion when all has ben heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments…”; The vanities of life can only be comprehended through a proper relationship with God.

Question 5

Ecclesiastes Author

Answer 5

Solomon “son of David, king in Jerusalem” (1:1,2)

Question 6

Ecclesiastes Date

Answer 6

c. 935 B.C.