One outline of Ecclesiastes 1 & 2 could take the format of a science experiment report
Synopsis
Method
Experiment
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Results
Conclusion
Ecclesiastes gives a summary of his experiment with meaning at the opening of the book. The word translated in the NIV as ‘meaningless’ is the word that means, mist like, passing, temporary. For those who like irony it is the name Eve gives to her second son, Abel.
Q: What is the scope of the teacher’s experiment in Ecclesiastes?
Q: The teacher gives us detailed conclusions for each experiment that he runs. What are the good and not so good things he has discovered?
Q: How is the teacher trying to protect us from despair in his conclusions about finding joy?
Q: What attracts you and what disturbs you about these chapters or this book?
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