WHAT A LIFE!

ECCLESIASTES 6-7

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. THE WASTED LIFE (of a man without God) [6: 1-12]

1. The Rich Fool [v. 1-2, Lk. 12:15-20]

2. The Dead Fool [v. 3-6, Lk. 12:20-21, 16:19ff.]

3. The Unsatisfied Fool [v. 7-12, Ecclesiastes]

Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
22:26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

II. THE BETTER LIFE [7:1-12]

1. The Blessing of a Good Name [7:1a]

2. The Blessing of Trouble [7:1b-4]

3. The Blessing of Wisdom [7:5-12]

III. THE BALANCED LIFE [7:13-29]

1. Moderation is Key [v. 13-17]

2. Godly Wisdom is Key [v. 18-24]

3. Godly Companionship is Key [v. 25-29]