As you study this book, read & keep in mind what is said in 1:1-3 &
12:13-14.
How does Solomon's declaration that all is vanity relate to the message
of this book?
How many different major pursuits did Solomon experiment with in this
book?
What is this book called in the Hebrew Bible? What does it mean?
What does Ecclesiastes mean?
What is the theme of this book (1:2)?
What question does Solomon seek to answer in this book (1:3)?
What is the key word of this book? Key phrase?
What illustrations does Solomon give to show the futility of life (1:4-7)?
What other examples of this can you think of?
What is never satisfied according to verse 8?
Why is there nothing new under the sun (1:9)?
Why do we think that something is new (1:10-11)?
Questions or comments?
