Carpe Diem!

Carpe Diem!

Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8

Live boldly for Jesus Christ!

Live by faith, not by fear.(11:1-6)

You be you, but value what God values.(11:7-10)

Make your life count for eternity, today.(12:1-8)

Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8

• Read verses 11:1-2. What can we learn from these verses about how to conduct business and live in the face of uncertainty? How does this advice directly apply to how you handle your money, time, energy and investments?
• Read verses 11:3-6. What do verses 3-5 teach us about God? How does our understanding and knowledge of God impact the way we live? What does verse 6 teach us about how to live in light of both uncertainty and the character of God?
• Read verses 11:7-10. What do verses 11:7-9 teach us about how to live fulfilling lives? Is it possible to “walk in the ways of your heart” while still remembering that “that God will bring you into judgment” (vs. 11:9)? Why are why not? How does this work in real life? What do you think verse 10 is teaching in regards to stressing over decisions in life?
• Read verses 12:1-8. In this passage there is one main verb “remember” along with a long metaphorical description of about old age. Why do you think the Preacher is counseling people to “remember also their Creator” before entering old age? Does “remembering” God in youth impact the way one remembers God in old age? How does the Preacher describe old age? Why do you think that the Preacher spends so much time describing old age?
• So what? Regardless of your current age or stage of life, what can you take away from this passage that applies directly to your life? What have you learned that will help you live with comfort, peace and contentment regardless of what life throws at you?