Sunday, November 2, 2008

Vanity of Vanities - 11/2/08pm

Solomon
I Kings 3:1-14 -Given wisdom, riches, and power

Life’s Repetitions
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 -Life, by itself, is vain and repetitious
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 -A time for every purpose

Vanity of Earthly Wisdom
Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 -Vanity of wisdom
Ecclesiastes 2:12-16 -The end of the fool and the wise is the same

Vanity of Pleasure and Fun
Ecclesiastes 2:1-3 -Vanity of pleasure, laughter, and mirth
Ecclesiastes 2:9-11 -There is no profit in it

Vanity of Work and Profit
Ecclesiastes 5:9-6:2 -Do we get to keep what we earn?

Why are these things vain?
Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 -All perish and die
You will not be remembered for wisdom
Your pleasure will have been pointless
You cannot take your wealth with you

Things that have some value
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 -A close friend
Ecclesiastes 7:1 -A good name
Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:4 -Wisdom is better than folly

The Conclusion
Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 -Do as you will, but there will be consequences
Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 -Remember the Lord while you still can
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 -Fear God and keep His commandments
Matthew 22:35-40 -Love the Lord

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