This
week we study Ecclesiastes 3. You may
recall the passage begins with the declaration that “for everything there is a
season.” The first section of the reading is familiar however we will go
further and consider the good words which follow. I am confident there is a message for us
today with the conflict and division we experience.
In
addition we will read from Luke 12 about learning to not worry and how we ought
to focus our lives into the things of God.
Monday: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
A time for everything. Do you know what time it is today? Right
now? How has the season changed for you
in the past months? Days? Which of these
seasons have you found fruitful in the past few hours?
Tuesday: Ecclesiastes 3:9-13
- What does the
author say is the best thing workers can find from their toil? Do you agree? Why?
Wednesday: Ecclesiastes 3:14-15
·
This
is one of my favorite passages in the Bible.
What can we learn about God from these two verses? List the qualities of God.
Thursday: Ecclesiastes 3:16-22
·
This
passage is a bit darker in tone and even is sometimes quoted to make a case for
the spirit of our pets going to heaven.
Verse 22 may be the key verse in this section.
Friday: Luke 12:22-34
- What does this
passage teach us about worry?
Instead how should we present ourselves in relation to the world
around us? What is the “Father’s
good pleasure/”
Saturday: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22
·
Take time to read the section again and let the scripture speak to
you.
- What does this
passage tell us about God?
- What should be our
response?
Sunday: Reflect and Worship
Sermon Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:14-15
Sermon Title: “Turn, Turn Turn”
SMALL GROUP STUDY GUIDE
Icebreaker: Share something nice about the
change of seasons.
Opening: Name a God moment
from this past week
Read:
Ecclesiastes3:1-8, 14-15
Study
Questions to Ponder:
- When do the
seasons change? Who is in charge of this?
- Why are opposite
activities needed in different seasons?
- Share about the
anxiety created by changing seasons.
- What season are
you experiencing today? Why?
Share Your Personal
Plan:
to Worship, Study, and Serve this week
Closing with Prayer and
Blessing
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