(Part of the Being Faithful to Jesus Where We Are(12) series)
by Glen Osborn(159) on November 17, 2024 (Worship Service(171))


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Small Group Questions  ​​ ​​​​ November​​ 17, 2024

Being Faithful to Jesus​​ Where We Are: At Play​​ – Part 2

Ecclesiastes 3:9-13; 11:9

  • Solomon repeats a phrase throughout Ecclesiastes – “Everything is meaningless – completely meaningless.” ​​ What does this mean to you?

  • ​​ Read Ecclesiastes 3:9-11 ​​ Why is work such a burden? ​​ (Read Genesis 3:17-19)

  • How does what is stated in verse 11 help us deal with the burden of work? ​​ Why is it difficult for us to fully appreciate this?​​ 

  • According to this verse, what has God put in every human heart? ​​ How does this show itself?

  • Read Ecclesiastes 3:12-13. ​​ What is Solomon’s conclusion? ​​ Is this conclusion just for believers or for all people? ​​ Why or why not?

  • Read Psalm 118:24 and 1 Timothy 6:17. ​​ How do these verses apply to Solomons’ conclusion?

  • Read Ecclesiastes 11:9. ​​ What is the word to young people? ​​ What is the warning?

  • Read John 10:10. ​​ How does what Jesus says encourage us to enjoy life?

  • Read Romans 14:12 and 2 Corinthians 5:10. ​​ How can we enjoy life when there is the promise of judgment? ​​ (See Paul’s comments earlier in 2 Corinthians 5)

  • How does the completed work of Jesus on our behalf contribute to us being happy and enjoying ourselves?

  • Prayer: Ask God to help you have a joyful and full life in Him.

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