Ecclesiastes

Everything is Meaningless

Ecclesiastes 1:2–6

This Bible study on Ecclesiastes introduces Solomon's pessimistic book that explains his pursuit of happiness in a life where everything seems meaningless. Ice Breaker: Go around your circle and share this week’s highs and lows. What was the best part of your week and what was the lowest part of your week? Q1: What stuck out to you from today's message? Q2: What do people often think will make them happier? Q3: Why do earthly gifts and pleasures fail to bring us lasting fulfillment? Q3: “Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope.” What does this quote mean to you? How can we ensure we live a life of significance? Q4: What are some ways you can attach eternal meaning to your temporary life? Application: What are you currently pursuing to make you happy? What is that thing that you think is the key to the happiness locked away in your heart? Be brutally honest with yourself, then write down your answer and pray for God to help you change that. To learn more about circles that are bringing people together to grow closer to God and each other, visit https://lfccircles.com/

Finding Meaning in your Mission

Ecclesiastes 2:24–26

This Bible study on Ecclesiastes examines Solomon's first optimistic observation in Chapter 2 to help us find true meaning in life. Ice Breaker: Go around your circle and share this week’s highs and lows. What was the best part of your week and what was the lowest part of your week? Q1: What do you hope to be known for? Q2: What stuck out to you from today's message? Q3: Why do you think people are so driven to collect accolades in life? Q4: “Your Uniqueness + God's Glory = Life on Mission” What would you say are some of the things that make up your uniqueness? What are some of the skills that God has given you? Q5: What is one way you can attach your uniqueness to God’s glory? How can you use your specific gifts for Him? Application: Evaluate how you can use your gifts in your community within the next month. Start small, but this will help you live a life of mission. To learn more about circles that are bringing people together to grow closer to God and each other, visit https://lfccircles.com/

Solomon's Summary

Ecclesiastes 12:12–13

This Bible study on Ecclesiastes examines Solomon's summary of what it requires to pursue happiness. Ice Breaker: Go around your circle and share this week’s highs and lows. What was the best part of your week and what was the lowest part of your week? Q1: What stuck out to you from today's message? Q2: If you were to give a summary of Ecclesiastes, what would it be? Q3: What is the difference between “good fear” and “bad fear?” How does apply to fearing God? Q4: How does obeying God ultimately help you find purpose in life? Q5: What God-given mission do you find fulfilling in your life? Application: What steps of obedience does God need you to take this week in order to bring you closer to the specific mission He has for you on this earth? To learn more about circles that are bringing people together to grow closer to God and each other, visit https://lfccircles.com/