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Outline

I. HONESTY
Life is vanity (1:2).

II. HOPE
The end of the matter: fear God (12:13).

III. HOLINESS
Life is gift not gain. So, enjoy!

Resources

Zack Eswine, Recovering Eden
David Gibson, Living Life Backwards 
Sidney Greidanus, Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes
Derek Kidner, The Message of Ecclesiastes

Discussion Questions

• What has been your exposure to Ecclesiastes? In your own words, what is the message of the book? 
• "Vanity of vanities" means life is short, elusive, and repetitive. Where specifically do you feel this vanity?
• What "pretend" things have been stripped away from your life over the last few months?
• Life is gift not gain. What's the difference?
• "There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment" (Eccl 2:24). What are the dangers of going too far and not going far enough with that advice?