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Ecclesiastes: Living and Leaving

Ecclesiastes: Living and Leaving

We live in a world that doesn’t make sense because this is not the way it’s supposed to be. Life “under the sun” is confusing. Throughout our study of Ecclesiastes, we have learned that there are things we will never understand.

Ecclesiastes: Injustice – Death

Ecclesiastes: Injustice – Death

When we die, our soul returns to God, our loving Creator. He beckons us home to be with him forever. We will finally see justice because of the injustice that was placed on Jesus. No one spoke in his defense; there was no one to save him from the cross.

Ecclesiastes: Injustice – Weary of Life

Ecclesiastes: Injustice – Weary of Life

It is Jesus alone that brings life to our souls and our minds. Read his Word. Listen to the hope that he brings. When our focus is on our newsfeed instead of Jesus, we will become weary of life.

Ecclesiastes: Injustice – Focus on Jesus

Ecclesiastes: Injustice – Focus on Jesus

And when Solomon focuses on God and regains an eternal perspective, the doubts go away. He concludes that “the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it” (Eccl. 12:7). Our doubts are alleviated when we focus on Jesus.

Ecclesiastes: Injustice – The Just Judge

Ecclesiastes: Injustice – The Just Judge

For those whom Jesus has rescued, they will pass from death to life (John 5:24). They will be absent from the body, but present with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8). The choice is clear. Trust Jesus, and live forever in heaven. Reject Jesus, live forever in hell. The just Judge will dispense justice to all.

Ecclesiastes: Injustice Confusion

Ecclesiastes: Injustice Confusion

God, what are you doing? What are you waiting for? Why won’t you bring justice today? What’s taking so long? Have you ever asked any of those questions, or maybe all those questions?