Ecclesiastes – First Baptist Scott City, MO

Fear God & Keep His Commands (Ecclesiastes 12)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Fear God and Keep His Commands (Ecclesiastes 12) Each year during the Festival of Booths (Sukkot), the Jewish people read Ecclesiastes. Sukkot is one of the main feasts in Judaism and it is held at the end of the harvest as they gather produce from their field. ItContinue reading “Fear God & Keep His Commands (Ecclesiastes 12)“

Justice is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 8:10-17)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Justice is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 8:10-17) Imagine the surprise that the manager of a Mercedes Benz factory in Buenos Aires, Argentina had when he was told that one of his workers had been kidnapped. Ricardo Klement was walking home from work on May 11, 1960 when he was approachedContinue reading “Justice is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 8:10-17)“

Recognize God’s Assigned Authorities (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Recognize God's Assigned Authorities (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9) While we do not normally discuss politics during our time together, Ecclesiastes 8:2&4 says “Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God…For the king’s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, ‘What are you doing?’” In EcclesiastesContinue reading “Recognize God’s Assigned Authorities (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9)“

Practice Constancy (Ecclesiastes 7)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Practice Constancy (Ecclesiastes 7) Ecclesiastes 7 is a difficult chapter to outline. The first 14 verses contain proverbs about wisdom, folly, prosperity, and adversity. Some of the proverbs are very difficult to understand such as 7:1 “the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’sContinue reading “Practice Constancy (Ecclesiastes 7)”

Wealth is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Wealth is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12) We are currently in a verse-by-verse study of the book of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is often overlooked and misunderstood. Some read it and conclude it is depressing and dark, but it is a necessary book for our spiritual maturity because it vividly captures theContinue reading “Wealth is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12) “

Religion is Vanity (5:1-7)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Religion is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7) Life should not be expected to be self-fulfilling. Ecclesiastes teaches us that life under the sun is full of vanity. Ecclesiastes 1:14 says, “I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.”Continue reading “Religion is Vanity (5:1-7) “

Relationships are Vanity (Ecclesiastes 4:1-16)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Relationships are Vanity (Ecclesiastes 4) Solomon has thus far spent time discussing the vanity of life under the sun. He has been examining common ways people search for relevance and meaning and finds them fleeting and frustrating. If wisdom, pleasure, and work cannot bring contentment, what can? SolomonContinue reading “Relationships are Vanity (Ecclesiastes 4:1-16) “

Embrace God’s Appointed Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-22)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Embrace God's Appointed Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3) Solomon has thus far spent time discussing the vanity of wisdom, pleasure, and work. These things can promise temporary happiness and moments of satisfaction, but it is fleeting and frustrating. In chapter 3, Solomon focuses on the first major method of livingContinue reading “Embrace God’s Appointed Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-22) “

Your Work is Vanity; Enjoy It!(Ecclesiastes 2:18-26)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 : Work is Vanity; Enjoy it! Ecclesiastes is necessary for our spiritual maturity because it eloquently captures the beauty and the frustration of life. This book exposes to us man’s longing for relevance and meaning in a sinful world. Its overarching theme is that life shouldContinue reading “Your Work is Vanity; Enjoy It!(Ecclesiastes 2:18-26) “

Pleasure is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Ecclesiastes: Pleasure is Vanity In the book of Ecclesiastes we are told that life should not be expected to be self-fulfilling because life only has meaning when it is lived in a right relationship with God. Solomon, the writer of Ecclesiastes, summarized this when he said, “Vanity ofContinue reading “Pleasure is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11) “