In Chapter 7, Solomon tells us that God is the author of both adversity & prosperity, and He mingles them together throughout life. We are encouraged to trust God by being happy in ‘good’ times, and to consider the purpose behind seemingly ‘bad’ times.

Final thoughts on truly enjoying fruits of one’s labor as a Christian, and begin discussion on the Providence of God and Wealth.

Dr Eckman leads discussion on man’s inability to enjoy the fruits of our labors, and how it conflicts with man’s understanding of God’s Providence over all.

We continue discussion of the factors of life that seem to contradict God’s providence in our lives. In today’s study, Solomon addresses labor and man’s inappropriate motivations to work hard.

Solomon begins to discuss factors of life that appear to contradict God’s providence over mankind, and also includes insights on the importance of being able to answer tough questions from non-believers about Christianity.

Solomon establishes God’s providence over all human activity, with much discussion on how this challenges man’s understanding.

We continue discussing Solomon’s perspective on work & labor, with excellent commentary from Dr. Eckman on our society’s tendency of valuing our work over our position in Christ.

Solomon shares his experience & perspective in both foolish & wise living, and explains the “meaninglessness” of either from an eternal perspective.

Dr Eckman leads this discussion of Solomon’s experiment with pleasure-seeking as a means of fulfillment & contentment; how self-indulgence & frivolous living left him empty & unfulfilled.

Solomon teaches us about the futility of human wisdom: how knowledge without Spiritual transformation is useless.