ecclesiastes: wisdom for the world
September 15, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. Why are strictly human pursuits for lasting pleasure vanity?
2. Is true wisdom really the acceptance of God's description of reality?
September 22, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
Do you feel that God owes us anything? Does the world think so?
Do you ever find yourself making excuses for God? Why?
September 29, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. What does true human freedom look like? Does it depend on circumstances?
2. Do you feel like your life is balanced? If not, what motivations keep it unbalanced?
October 6, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. How would you define evil? Does that align with God's view of evil in His Word?
2. Worship is a daily activity. Can you think of examples of how worship can be tarnished with evil?
October 13, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. Is it difficult for you to acknowledge God being responsible for bad things in the world?
2. Have you ever been thankful for an adversity, after it was over?
3. In your own words, how is Solomon defining wisdom in this chapter?
October 20, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. Who is responsible for injustice and suffering in the world? Why?
2. Why is it important to keep, guard, protect, the King's commands?
October 27, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. How does a person obtain victory over death?
2. How does our relationship with Jesus help us in the unpredictability of life, and the certainty of death?
November 10, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. How can Christians "guard their heart with all vigilance" so they can be wise and have God's peace?
2. What role do pride and anger play in both leaders and followers? How do we overcome those traits?
November 17, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. Does it comfort you or frustrate you that God knows all, but we don't?
2. What does it mean to you that the church is the "Body of Christ" on earth?
November 24, 2024
Pastor Sean Harder
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Going Deeper:
1. How would you talk about the "fear of God" with someone who was wounded by people/churches using the "fear of God" improperly when they were younger?
2. What is your first response when you see sensationalized, cataclysmic, or fear-inducing news stories?