Ecclesiastes - Wisdom for the Ages

Introduction to the book of Ecclesiastes, discussing authorship, canonicity, outline, vanities, literary forms, purpose, and perspective. The content reflects on the futility of worldly wisdom and the key to life found in faith.

• Ecclesiastes
• Wisdom
• Authorship
• Canonicity
• Futility

mauriello_t Follow

Uploaded on Feb 28, 2025 | 0 Views

Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.

Presentation Transcript

1. E cclesiastes W isdom For the A ges

2. Introduction Authorship Koheleth the preacher/Solomon 1. 1 Kings 8:1 root word for Koheleth 2. Son of David 1:1 3. Tradition

3. Introduction Canonicity It was debated 1. It was written in Solomon s own wisdom. 2. Self contradictory 3. Alleged pessimism, Epicureanism, skepticism, and annihilationism.

4. Introduction Canonicity However; 1. Solomon was inspired (1 Kings 3:12). 2. Proverbs 30:6 Do not add to 3. It was quoted as canon by the early church.

5. Introduction Outline I. I. The Vanity of All Things 1:1-2:23 II. II. The Secret of Satisfaction 2:24-3:22 III. III. More Vanity in the World 4:1-6:9 IV. IV. Counsel for Troubled Times 6:10-8:17 V. V. Ignorance of the Future 9:1-11:6 VI. VI. The Conclusion of the Matter 11:7-12:14

6. Introduction 10 Vanities 1. 2:15-16 Human wisdom 2. 2:19-21 Human labor 3. 2:26 Human purpose 4. 4:4 Human rivalry 5. 4:8 Human avarice 6. 4:16 Human fame 7. 5:10 Human unsatiety 8. 6:9 Human coveting 9. 7:6 Human frivolity 10.8:10,14 Human awards

7. Introduction Literary Forms General reflections (1:2-11) First person reflections (1:12-18) Exhortations (4:17-5:8) Proverbs (9:17-10:20) Allegory (12:2-7)

8. Introduction Purpose To refute worldly wisdom s traditional conclusions. To show the futility of life outside of God or under the sun . To demonstrate faith as the key life (12:13)

9. Introduction Perspective Behold, I have found only this, that God made men upright, but they have sought out many devices. (7:29)

10. I.The Vanity of All Things 1:1-2:23 A. The Vanity of Earthly Things 1:2-11 1. The Assertion 1:2-3 2. The Illustrations 1:4-8 3. The Application 1:9-11 B. The Vanity of Striving After Wisdom 1:12-18 1. The Initial Quest 1:12-13 2. Preliminary Conclusions 1:14-15 3. The Intensified Quest 1:16-18

11. I.The Vanity of All Things 1:1-2:23 C. The Vanity of Pleasure 2:1-11 1. On a Whim 2:1-2 2. Wine 2:3 3. Work 2:4-6 4. Wealth 2:7-8a 5. Women 2:8b 6. Summary & Conclusion 2:9-11

12. I.The Vanity of All Things 1:1-2:23 D. The Vanity of Wisdom 2:12-17 1. Wisdom Superior to Folly 2:12-14a 2. Wisdom s Shared Fate With Folly 2:14b-16 3. Conclusion 2:17 E. The Vanity of Labor 2:18-23 1. First Complaint About Labor 2:18-20 2. His Second Complaint About Labor 2:21-23

13. E cclesiastes W isdom For the A ges

14. II.The Secret of Satisfaction 2:24-3:22

15. III.More Vanity in the World 4:1-6:9

16. IV.Counsel for Troubled Times 6:10-8:17

17. V.Ignorance of the Future 9:1-11:6

18. VI.The Conclusion of the Matter 11:7-12:14