12. Ecclesiastes Life Under the Son (ch.11)

1. In verse 3 the author brings to our attention two examples of things that we cannot control (when a cloud releases its rain and where a tree will fall). He then rebukes the person who “observes the winds” in verse 4.  What do these verses teach us?
What do you think it means to “observe the winds”, and what does this look like today?

2. How have you seen yourself get caught up in the “may-be’s and might-haves” of life and get distracted from the task at hand?

3. What do verses 7-8 teach us about life? How do we hold in balance the goodness of life and its fleeting nature?

4.How does the coming judgment of God help us to enjoy the gift of our youth more wisely? What advice would you give to your younger self?