Sessions on the Old Testament Wisdom (Literature: Ecclesiastes)

November 17:

Ecclesiastes 4:9-6:12

The Key to Life is Low Expectations “Wealth and Poverty”

November 24:

Ecclesiastes 7-12

Time and Change Happen to All “Toil and Pleasure / Life and Death”

Leaders: Rev. June Grubb & Eulene Shepherd

Questions that come to mind in a search for the meaning of life are:

Whose life are we talking about? 

Is the meaning of life the same for all people? 

How do people in diverse situations come up with their meaning of life? 

Is one person’s answer to the meaning of life better than another’s? 

Who judges which is better or worse? 

What do we do when opinions differ? 

Is there one right way to look at things?’ 

Is there a universal truth that applies to all people at all times? 

Who are the people who believe in universal truth? 

Whose reality is taken more seriously in this world? 

What made the author of Ecclesiastes say the things he said on the meaning of life? 

Is his answer relevant for all of us at all times? If not, what are the parts we should take seriously and what are the ones we need to discard?