Ecclesiastes: Chasing After Meaning

by Bill Syrios, Teresa Syrios

Overview

Are you tired of pat answers to your hard questions of faith? The writer of Ecclesiastes is not afraid to confront your dilemmas. Like "Where can you find fulfillment?" And "Who is really in control of this world that seems so topsy-turvy?" Or "Is there any value in my work, my struggles, my life?"

As you explore this fascinating Old Testament book in this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study by Bill and Teresa Syrios, you will discover how God brings meaning to the world and how following God brings meaning to your life.

For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830830275
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	01/07/2002
Series:	LifeGuide Bible Studies
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Syrios operates a real estate investment company, Stewardship Projects, which is based in Eugene, Oregon. He was formerly an InterVarsity Staff member working at the University of Oregon.

Syrios leads the worship team at River Oaks Community Church in Eugene, Oregon. She was formerly an InterVarsity staff member working at the University of Oregon.

Table of Contents

Getting the Most Out of Ecclesiastes

Part 1: Making Sense Out of Life - Ecclesiastes 1—6
1. Is It All Meaningless? - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
2. Where Can We Find Fulfillment? - Ecclesiastes 1:12—2:16
3. What Is the Value of Work? - Ecclesiastes 2:17-26
4. Who Is Really in Control? - Ecclesiastes 3:1—4:3
5. What Attitudes Should We Embrace? - Ecclesiastes 4:4—5:7
6. What Does It Take to Be Content? - Ecclesiastes 5:8—6:12

Part 2: Living Life Sensibly - Ecclesiastes 7—12
7. Where Can We Find Wisdom? - Ecclesiastes 7:1—8:1
8. How Shall We Live Under Authority? - Ecclesiastes 8:2-17
9. What Meaning Does Death Bring to Life? - Ecclesiastes 9:1-12
10. How Do We Live Sensibly? - Ecclesiastes 9:13—10:20
11. Is It Worth the Risk? - Ecclesiastes 11:1—12:8
12. What Makes Life Meaningful? - Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Leader's Notes