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Without Jesus, we face the reality of a certain and sudden death.
This week's guest preacher is John Pope, pastor of Refuge Church.
This recording includes the audio from our entire service, including music and prayer. We’ve included this to serve those who were not able to be in attendance due to concerns related to the coronavirus.
RESOURCES: Proverbs & Ecclesiastesby Brazos; Theological Commentaryby Daniel J. Treier; Ecclesiastes - Baker Commentaryby Craig Bartholomew
While we ought to respect governing authorities, we also ought to recognize their limitations and revere God above all.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; A Table in the Mist by Jeffrey Meyers; Preaching Christ From Ecclesiastes by Sidney Greidanus; Reformed Expository Commentaries: Ecclesiastes by Douglas Sean O’Donnell; The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, ed. by J. Robert Wright
We should fear God and be humble because there’s so much we don’t understand about this world.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible
Since all our times are appointed by God, we ought to live wisely by looking for the good in affliction and adversity.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Preaching Christ From Ecclesiastes by Sidney Greidanus; Reformed Expository Series: Ecclesiastes by Douglas Sean O’Donnell; A Table in the Mist by Jeffrey Meyers; The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Boston
The pursuit of wealth is vain, but with contentment there is great gain.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Preaching Christ From Ecclesiastes by Sidney Greidanus; A Table in the Mist by Jeffrey Meyers; Reformed Expository Commentary: Ecclesiastes by Douglas Sean O’Donnell; Practical Religion by JC Ryle; Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller; The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs; The Weight of Glory by CS Lewis
God is holy, therefore let your worship be reverent.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Ecclesiastes Commentaries by Craig Bartholomew and Philip Graham Ryken
The futility of this world is made plain by it’s many immense problems, but Christ came to redeem the world.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Ecclesiastes Commentaries by Craig Bartholomew and Philip Graham Ryken
In view of injustice, judgment, and death, enjoy the work God has given you.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible
Wise living means receiving the seasons and times God marks out for us.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Preaching Christ From Ecclesiastes by Signey Greidanus; Preaching the Word: Ecclesiastes by Philip Graham Ryken; A Table in the Mist by Jeffrey Meyers; Recovering Eden: The Gospel According to Ecclesiastes by Zack Eswine
We must not look to God’s gifts for our ultimate significance and satisfaction, but to him.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Ecclesiastes Through New Eyes: A Table in the Mist by Jeffrey Meyers; Preaching the Word: Ecclesiastes by Philip Graham Ryken; Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes: Foundations for Expository Sermons by Sydney Greidanus; The Pundit's Folly: Chronicles of an Empty Life by Sinclair Ferguson