Ecclesiastes In the bible Flashcards
Who wrote it and why?
Solomon as a boy was questioned by god in a dream “what do you want me to give you”
How did Solomon reply and with what purpose?
Solomon due to being a boy replied maturely and said he cannot decide as he is only a boy he wants a servant to create morality and know what is right and wrong
god was impressed and granted him wealth
What is the sole point?
When god gave Solomon wealth, it lead Solomon to building a temple but committing adultery and Solomon wrote eccesilates in a way to show humanity that wealth isn’t needed. working hard/ money cant buy happiness
What does Solomon say we need?
We need a relationship with god to be happy
What does kings say about the servant giving everyone morality?
“Give your servant….goven your people and to distinguish between right and wrong”
What are the lessons ecceilates gives us?
We live in the present but we are made for more
“he has put eternity into mans heart” hope for resurrection
life only has meaning when lived in relation with god
Solomon tried to work hard being righteous but it is like “chasing after the wind” 1 way of happiness is pursuing god
joy can be found through gratitude for gods gifts- life is a gift with opulent luxuries
What is the end quotation?
“Fear god and keep his commandments for this is the duty of mankind”
What does c.s lewis say about ut?
“Nothing in this world can satisfy, the mostproabable explanation is that we were made for another world”- trust gods wisdom through belief
