Lesson 4

Question 1

Name the author of the Ecclesiastes.

Answer 1

King Solomon

Question 2

Describe the major themes of the book of Ecclesiastes

Answer 2

The major themes revolve around the concept of vanity,the inevitability of death, and the importance of fearing God and following His commandments.

Question 3

What is Solomon’s opinion about vanity?

Answer 3

Solomon sees vanity as the emptiness or pointlessness of human pursuits when they’re solely focused on worldly things, without considering God. He believes that without a deeper spiritual connection, all these pursuits become hollow and without lasting value.

Question 4

Explain the statement,” All is vanity.”

Answer 4

Solomon’s observation that all human endeavors and achievements, when disconnected from a deeper spiritual meaning or relationship with God we are ultimately empty. It suggests that without a sense of purpose, life becomes meaningless.

Question 5

How do verses 9 and 10 of St. John Chapter 10 relate to the vision of Christ in the book of Ecclesiastes?

Answer 5

In St. John Chapter 10, verses 9 and 10 talk about how Jesus is like a shepherd who gives eternal life to those who follow him. This relates to the vision about Christ in Ecclesiastes where it mentions that eternal life, the most valuable asset, is received only through Christ