The Gospel Project Faith Talk - Ecclesiastes 3
Sunday: August 10, 2025
Scripture: 1 Kings 6-8
Scripture: 1 Kings 6-8
Preschool
Main Idea: Solomon Thought about Life (Ecclesiastes 1)
Summary
Review Questions
- King Solomon learned an important lesson, and he wrote a book about it called “Ecclesiastes.”
- This is how the book starts: “People are born, people die, and the world keeps going around.”
- Solomon said that the most important thing is to know God and follow Him (Ecclesiastes 12:13).
Review Questions
- Why do you think Solomon said knowing God is the most important thing?
- What are some ways you can know and follow God?
Kids
Main Idea: Solomon Thought about Life (Ecclesiastes 1)
Summary
Solomon was a rich, famous, wise, and powerful king. Solomon wanted everyone to know that nothing matters if we don’t know God. Solomon wrote a book called Ecclesiastes to teach others that what matters most is knowing God and following Him (Ecclesiastes 12:13).
Review Questions
Solomon was a rich, famous, wise, and powerful king. Solomon wanted everyone to know that nothing matters if we don’t know God. Solomon wrote a book called Ecclesiastes to teach others that what matters most is knowing God and following Him (Ecclesiastes 12:13).
Review Questions
- How did Solomon describe life in Ecclesiastes?
- Why is knowing God and following Him most important?
Students
Main Idea: We must invest in what lasts rather than in what’s temporary. (Ecclesiastes 1-3)
Summary
Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon, who tried everything he could to find happiness - money, parties, building projects, and fame - but discovered that none of these things lasted or made him truly satisfied. He realized that everything in this world is temporary and will eventually fade away, which he describes as "meaningless" or like "chasing the wind." The king concludes that the only things that really matter are loving God, and being obedient to Him.
Review Questions
Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon, who tried everything he could to find happiness - money, parties, building projects, and fame - but discovered that none of these things lasted or made him truly satisfied. He realized that everything in this world is temporary and will eventually fade away, which he describes as "meaningless" or like "chasing the wind." The king concludes that the only things that really matter are loving God, and being obedient to Him.
Review Questions
- What are some things that students often think will make them happy?
- Can you think of a time when you worked really hard for something you wanted, but once you got it, it wasn't as great as you expected?
Adults
Main Idea: God’s timing is perfect, and everything is a gift from God. (Ecclesiastes 3)
Summary
Ecclesiastes chronicles Solomon's journey as he pursued every avenue of human achievement and pleasure - wealth, wisdom, sensual indulgence, and monumental accomplishments - only to discover their ultimate futility in providing lasting meaning. Through rigorous self-examination, he concludes that all earthly pursuits are "vanity" or "vapor," temporary and unable to satisfy the human soul's deepest longings. Solomon's hard-won wisdom leads him to the fundamental truth that genuine fulfillment comes only through fearing God and keeping His commandments.
Review Questions
Ecclesiastes chronicles Solomon's journey as he pursued every avenue of human achievement and pleasure - wealth, wisdom, sensual indulgence, and monumental accomplishments - only to discover their ultimate futility in providing lasting meaning. Through rigorous self-examination, he concludes that all earthly pursuits are "vanity" or "vapor," temporary and unable to satisfy the human soul's deepest longings. Solomon's hard-won wisdom leads him to the fundamental truth that genuine fulfillment comes only through fearing God and keeping His commandments.
Review Questions
- Solomon had unlimited resources to pursue any path to happiness, yet found them all ultimately empty - how does this challenge our culture's messages about what leads to a fulfilling life?
- What are some ways you can remind yourself that work, food, drink, rest, and nature are gifts from God? Why would that be helpful to remember regularly?
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