Sunday, November 30, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, November 16, 2014
First
Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative Congregational Christian
Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York
14111
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday,
November 16, 2014
Sunday School
9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in
Prayer Worship in
Reverence Depart to Serve
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ……………………………………………………………………………… We Rest on Thee
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 49:1-20
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302 ……............… Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*Invocation
Worship Through
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Hymn
of the Month #452 …………………………………………………………… Macedonia
*Hymn
#301 ………………………………………………………… Join
All the Glorious Names
Scripture
Lessons
Old
Testament ……………………………………………………
Esther 4:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 780-781)
New
Testament ……………………………………………
Mark 9:33-50 (Pew
Bible p. 1569-1570)
Memory
Verse………………………......………………… Lamentations 3:25-26, 31-33 (see insert)
Fellowship
of Welcome
Message
Sermon
Text …………………………………………………………………………………
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
Sermon ………………………………………..………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #533 …………………
I Am Thine, O Lord, I Have Heard Thy
Voice
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral
Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation invited to stand
Announcements
Be praying
with the Nominating Committee as it works to prepare a slate of candidates to
be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February. To submit names, see Olive, Fred, or Derek.
The church’s
financial statement for October 2014 is posted for review in the office over
the copy machine.
3DYouth
Group meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by
favorite board games along with refreshments.
Check out “Ask the Pastor” on
Friday, November 21st at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel
26, DirecTV does not carry the program).
“Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program with a panel of five area
pastors answering viewer questions about life and the Bible from the
Bible. It’s Derek turn to sit on the
panel. Pray for him as he tries to think
fast and make the most of this unique opportunity.
November 30th marks the
beginning of Advent 2014! Our morning
worship services will commemorate the season with candles, readings, banners,
and special messages. This year’s theme
is “Flesh of Our Flesh”, a series of reflections on the importance of the
Christ’s taking on human flesh. Pray
that this will be an encouraging, challenging time in our congregation.
Calendar
Wednesday, November 19th
Choir
practice at 6:00 pm. There will be no
choir practice next week, the 26th.
Join
us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm. We’ve begun a survey of the great themes of
Genesis and are finishing up the “common curses” in the garden in Chapter
3. It’s a great time to join us!
Thursday,
November 20th
Dewey Missionary Meeting.
Friday,
November 21st
Sunday School Christmas Program (“Set
Apart To Serve”) practice here at church from 6-7 pm.
Sunday,
November 30th
3DYouth Group meets at the First
Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by activities
and refreshments.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, November 2, 2014
First
Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative Congregational Christian
Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York
14111
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday,
November 2, 2014
Sunday School
9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in
Prayer Worship in
Reverence Depart to Serve
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ………………………………………………………………………… We Rest on Thee
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalter Reading 47, p. 803
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #376 …................................… Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
*Invocation
Worship Through
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Hymn
of the Month #452 ………………………………………………………… Macedonia
*Hymn
#253 …………………………………………… There
Is a Fountain Filled with Blood
Scripture
Lessons
Old
Testament …………………………………………………
Esther 2:1-23 (Pew Bible p.777-778)
New
Testament ……………………………………………
Mark 9:1-13 (Pew
Bible p. 1567-1568)
Memory
Verse………………………………...………… Lamentations 3:25-26, 31-33 (see insert)
Fellowship
of Welcome
Message
Sermon
Text …………………………………………………………………
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #468 ……………………………
My Faith Has Found a Resting Place
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral
Prayer
Collection of Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the
benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Celebration
of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing Hymn #359 ……….....................………………………………
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand
Announcements
Be praying
with the Nominating Committee as it works (beginning November 11th to
prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting
in February. To submit names, see Olive,
Fred, or Derek.
Join us
TONIGHT as we welcome Jim Raub and our friends from area churches for our
annual fall Singspiration! It’s our turn to host, so plan to gather here
at 6:30 pm. You may want to bring a
favorite dessert to pass.
Calendar
Wednesday, November 5th
Choir
practice at 6:00 pm.
Join
us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm. We’ve begun a survey of the great themes of
Genesis. We’ll be looking at God’s “walking” in the garden
in Chapter 3. You won’t want to miss it!
Tuesday,
November 11th
Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the
church, preceded by Elders’ meeting at 6:00.
Elders, come prepared to discuss Chapter 6 in Sweland (“Grief:
Conquering the Last Enemy – Death”) and the review questions that follow.
Sunday,
November 16th
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm
for life lessons from Mark followed by a game or two or three along with
refreshments.
Get the
most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.
Pick up one in the back or see an usher for
help. If yours isn’t working properly,
don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 19, 2014
First
Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative Congregational Christian
Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York
14111
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday,
October 19, 2014
Sunday School
9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in
Prayer Worship in
Reverence Depart to Serve
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ………………………………… God
Moves in a Mysterious Way
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………… Psalm 45:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #30 …......… Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
*Invocation
Worship Through
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Hymn
of the Month #103 …......…………… Holy
God, We Praise Your Name
*Hymn
#691 …………………………………………… It
Is Well With My Soul
Scripture
Lessons
Old
Testament ………………………
Nehemiah 13:15-31 (Pew Bible p. 773-774)
New
Testament ……………………………
Mark 8:1-21 (Pew
Bible p. 1565-1566)
Memory
Verse……………………………………
Lamentations 3:21-24
(see insert)
Fellowship
of Welcome
Message
Sermon
Text …………………………………………………
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26
Sermon ……………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #679 ………..…………………………
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral
Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ……………………………………
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation invited to stand
Get the
most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.
Pick up one in the back or see an usher for
help. If yours isn’t working properly,
don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.
Announcements
IT’S GAME DAY! 3DYouth meets this afternoon at
the First Church of Evans at 2:30 pm for warm-ups. Kick-off for the 2014 Chili Bowl against MPB
is at 3:00. Life lessons from Mark and
pizza to follow.
The church’s financial statement for September 2014 is posted for review
in the office over the copy machine.
Calendar
Wednesday, October 22nd
Choir
practice at 6:00 pm.
Join
us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re making our way through the great themes
of Genesis. We’re in Chapter 3 and
studying the entrance of sin into the garden.
It’s a great time to join us!
Thursday,
October 23rd
It’s a Sit’N’Sew day here at church.
Saturday,
October 25th
Join our WNY/Northwestern PA
churches at Fluvanna for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. The program will feature “The Living Last
Supper”, a reenactment of events in the upper room. There will NOT be a separate program for the
children. There will be no charge for
the meals. The evening begins at 6:00
pm. See the insert and sign-up sheet in
the foyer for details.
Friday, October 31st
“Light Up the Night”! As children celebrate
Halloween by trick-or-treating, we want to be a light on the corner of School
and Main Streets with a treat station.
Not only will trick-or-treaters receive candy, they will also be given a
gospel tract. Please take one of the
sample packets on display in the Narthex to remind you to pray for God’s
blessing on this evangelistic venture.
(Tracts are also on display for you to take for your own
trick-or-treaters.)
Sunday,
November 2nd
Plan now to join Jim Raub and our
friends from area churches at 6:30 pm as we host our annual fall Singspiration,
a seasonal favorite for many.
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Sermon Outline
1. That old Tennessee Ernie Ford song may have been so popular because it expressed many people's attitudes to their work. What do most people think about their work anyway?
2. Describe the significance of the judgment-curses in Gen 3 as they relate to our lives today. How do we still bear the consequences of the Fall in our families? In our work? In our physical bodies?
3. Don't miss how each of the four sections in Eccl ends on practically the same note! What are some words and themes that keep coming up? What is a godly response to the fleetingness of life?
4. Lining up the texts side-by-side makes Solomon's conclusion about work unavoidable. What is it?
5. Okay, but why is work good? What is it about our sweaty, frustrating labor that reflects God's image?
6. When we talk about human work, what kinds of activities do we mean? Are they limited to what we do from 9 to 5 at the office? If not, what is biblical work?
7. Paul says in 1 Thess 4:11-12 that a productive life is an honorable life. Why? What makes it so?
8. According to Col 3:23, what's the secret of working heartily ("from the soul") in whatever we do?
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 15:58
9. How can Christians who don't punch a time clock still honor God with their ordinary activities every day? What about stay-at-home mom? What about children? What about seniors?
Friday, October 10, 2014
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 12, 2014
First
Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative Congregational Christian
Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York
14111
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday,
October 12, 2014
Sunday School
9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in
Prayer Worship in
Reverence Depart to Serve
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………… Psalm 44:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #94 …………………… How Firm A Foundation
*Invocation
Worship Through
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Hymn
of the Month #103 ……………… Holy
God, We Praise Your Name
*Hymn
#448 …………………………………………………… Jesus
Saves
Scripture
Lessons
Old
Testament …………………………
Nehemiah 13:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 772-773)
New
Testament …………………………
Mark 7:24-37 (Pew
Bible p. 1564-1565)
Memory
Verse……………………………………
Lamentations 3:21-24
(see insert)
Fellowship
of Welcome
Message
Sermon
Text …………………………………………………
Colossians 1:9-12
Sermon ……………………………………………………………… John Brown
EMBRACING THE LIGHT
*Hymn of Faith #616 ……………..…………………
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral
Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation invited to stand
Get the most out of the service by asking about our special
listening devices. Pick up one in the
back or see an usher for help. If yours isn't working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for
assistance.
Announcements
The Yoders are away, visiting Katie at Geneva College. In Derek’s absence, we are happy to welcome
John Brown back to North Collins!
John has been involved with the
Seneca Gospel Mission in various ways for the last 15 years and currently
serves as executive director. John was
recently ordained to the gospel ministry.
Let’s give him our full attention as he brings
a message from God’s word.
Join us this afternoon at the Doles’ for our 3rd
Sunday Night Out of the season. Plan to
gather around 4:00 pm. Hot dogs will be
provided. Attention discussion group
members: If you've been reading Powlison’s
Speaking Truth in Love, plan to meet
at 3:00 to discuss Part 1 (pp.1-98).
Check out “Ask
the Pastor” – provided the equipment
is working properly! – on Friday, October 17th at 2:00 pm (TCT
Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program). “Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program
with a panel of five area pastors answering viewer questions about life and the
Bible from the Bible. It’s Derek’s turn
to sit on the panel. Pray for him as he
tries to think fast and make the most of this unique opportunity.
Calendar
Tuesday, October 14th
Full Church Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by
Elders’ meeting at 6:00. Elders, come
prepared to discuss Chapter 5 in Swetland (“AIDS: A Question of Who Should Know”)
and the review questions that follow.
Wednesday, October 15th
Choir
practice at 6:00 pm.
Join
us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re making our way through the great themes
of Genesis. We’re in Chapter 2 and
studying the significance of the God’s garden of delights (Eden). It’s a great time to join us!
Thursday,
October 16th
Dewey Missionary Society meets here
at church. Sit’N’Sew dates are October
23rd and October 30th.
Sunday,
October 19th
It’s game day! 3DYouth meets at the First Church of Evans at
2:30 pm for warm-ups. Kick-off for the
2014 Chili Bowl against MPB is at 3:00.
Life lessons from Mark and pizza to follow.
Saturday,
October 25th
Join our WNY/Northwestern PA
churches at Fluvanna for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. The program will feature “The Living Last
Supper”, a reenactment of events in the upper room. There will NOT be a separate program for the
children. There will be no charge for
the meals. The evening begins at 6:00
pm. See the insert and sign-up sheet in
the foyer for details.
Sunday,
November 2nd
Plan now to join Jim Raub and our
friends from area churches at 6:30 pm as we host our annual fall Singspiration,
a seasonal favorite for many.
Friday, October 3, 2014
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 5, 2014
First Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative
Congregational Christian Conference
10385
Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday,
October 5, 2014
Sunday
School 9:30 am ▪
Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer Worship in Reverence Depart to Serve
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ……………………………………… God
Moves in a Mysterious Way
*Call to Worship ………………………………………… Psalter Reading 42, p. 800
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #235 ……………… All Glory, Laud, and Honor
*Invocation
Worship Through
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Hymn
of the Month #103 ………………… Holy
God, We Praise Your Name
*Hymn
#242 …………………………………………… Not
All the Blood of Beasts
Scripture
Lessons
Old
Testament ………………………………
Nehemiah 12:1-47 (Pew Bible p. 770-772)
New
Testament …………………………………
Mark 7:1-23 (Pew
Bible p. 1563-1564)
Memory
Verse……………………………………………
Lamentations 3:21-24
(see insert)
Fellowship
of Welcome
Message
Sermon Text
……………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 2:12-23
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #308 …………………………………………………………
Jesus Paid It All
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral
Prayer
Collection of Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the
benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Celebration
of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing
Hymn #430 ……………………………………………………
I Hunger and I Thirst
*Benediction *Congregation invited to stand
Announcements
- Be on time at 9:30 am
-
Bring
your Bible
-
Do
your homework before Sunday morning
-
Bring
an offering
-
Memorize
your verses, and say them to a friend
-
Bring
a friend!
- Remember to pray for your Prayer Pal! We depend on each other as brothers & sisters in the Lord!
3DYouth
meets TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from
Mark followed by football camp and refreshments. Don’t forget, the 2014 Chili Bowl with MPB is
right around the corner on October 19th! (Good news!
The Balisteris are coming!)
The Yoders will be away next week, visiting Katie at Geneva College.
In Derek’s absence, John Brown,
director of Seneca Gospel Mission,
will be filling the pulpit.
Calendar
Wednesday, September 8th
Choir
practice at 6:00 pm.
Join
us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re making our way through the great themes
of Genesis. We’re in Chapter 2 and
studying the significance of God’s garden of delights (Eden). It’s a great time to join us!
Sunday,
October 12th
Join us at the Doles’ for our 3rd
Sunday Night Out of the season. Plan to
gather around 4:00 pm. Hot dogs will be
provided. Attention discussion group
members: If you’ve been reading Powlison’s
Speaking Truth in Love, plan to meet
at 3:00 to discuss Part 1 (pp. 1-98).
Saturday, October 25th
Sunday School Teacher meeting at the church beginning at 9:00 am.
Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna for this year’s
annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. The
program will feature “The Living Last Supper”, a reenactment of events in the
upper room. There will NOT be a separate
program for the children. There will be
no charge for the meals. The evening
begins at 6:00 pm. See the insert and
sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.
Friday, October 31st
“Light Up the Night”! As children
celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating, we want to be a light on the corner
of School and Main Streets with a treat station. Not only will trick-or-treaters receive
candy, they will also be given a gospel tract.
Please take one of the sample packets on display in the Narthex to
remind you to pray for God’s blessing on this evangelistic venture. (Tracts are also on display for you to take
for your own trick-or-treaters.)
Sunday, November 2nd
Plan now to join Jim Raub and our friends from area churches at
6:30 pm as we host our annual fall Singspiration, a seasonal favorite for many.
Monday, September 29, 2014
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 28, 2014
First
Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative Congregational
Christian Conference
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Sunday
School 9:30 am Family Worship
Service 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer Worship in Reverence Depart to Serve
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Prelude
Welcome and
Announcements
Choral
Introit …………………………………… Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak
*Call
to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 41:1-13
*Hymn of
Adoration & Praise #699 ……………………………… Like a River Glorious
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Hymn of the
Month #506……………………… As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised
*Hymn
#177 …………………………………… O Could I Speak the
Matchless Worth
Scripture Lessons
Old Testament…………………………… Nehemiah 11:1-36 (Pew
Bible pg 768-770)
New Testament …………………………………… Mark 6:45-56 (Pew
Bible pg 1563)
Memory Verse ………………………………..…… 2
Corinthians 5:17-20 (see insert)
Fellowship of Welcome
Sermon Text ………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 2:10-11
Sermon ……………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
Back to the Garden?
Wisdom
doesn’t respond to real life by avoiding it,
nor
by seeking to control it.
It presses on with faith (and Jesus) into the
future.
*Hymn of Faith #591 ………………..…………………..………………
Jesus Calls Us
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes
and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ……………………………………
Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow
*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand
Get the most out of the service by asking about our special
listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help. If yours
isn’t working
properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.
Announcements
Join us
TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans for a special “Christ in the Feast of
Tabernacles” presentation sponsored by Jews for Jesus. The 6:30 pm program is meant to enrich our
understanding of the gospel by exploring its Jewish roots. There is no cost to attend, but a freewill
offering will be taken up.
Next Sunday,
we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. If
you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of
the Elders to arrange another time.
Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of
unity with Christ and his body. We are
NOT planning to have a fellowship meal following the service.
Evelyn Falk
will celebrate her 103rd birthday on Tuesday! Don’t forget to sign the card in the back or
offer her other gestures of our love.
This
afternoon at 2:00 pm, Derek will offer a brief prayer of dedication for bricks
along the memorial walkway at Schoolhouse #8.
All are welcome to attend.
Calendar
Wednesday, October 1st
Choir practice at the church at 6:00
pm.
Join us at the church for Bible study and
prayer at 7:00 pm. We’re making our way
through the great themes of Genesis.
We’re in Chapter 2 and studying the significance of God’s garden of
delights (Eden). It’s a great time to
join us!
Sunday, October 5th
3DYouth Group
meets at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed
by football camp and refreshments. Don’t
forget, the 2014 Chili Bowl with MPB is right around the corner on October 19th!
Sunday, October 12th
Join us at the
Doles’ for our 3rd Sunday Night Out of the season. Plan to gather around 4:00 pm. Hot dogs will be provided. Attention discussion group members: If yo’ve been reading Powlison’s Speaking
Truth in Love, plan to meet at 3:00 to discuss Part 1 (pp.1-98).
Sunday, November 2nd
Plan now to join
Jim Raub and our friends from area churches at 6:30 pm as we host our annual
fall Singspiration, a seasonal favorite for many.
Sermon Notes
BACK TO THE GARDEN?
Wisdom doesn’t respond to real life by avoidance, nor by seeking
control. It presses on with faith and
Jesus to the future.
1. Utopian
dreamers have always been looking for a world that’s simpler and kinder than
the one we’ve go. Joni Mitchell’s Woodstock isn’t a “Christian” song, but
it expresses this same longing in biblical language. What does she mean by “going back to the
garden”?
2. DO YOU REMEMBER? How would you summarize Solomon’s
introductory poem in Eccl 1:3-11?
3. DO
YOU REMEMBER? How would you summarize
the next section (Eccl 1:12=18)?
4. What
does Solomon mean by the “pleasure test”?
When he mentions wine, is talking about drunkenness? If not, what is he talking about?
5. Derek
suggests that the “pleasure test” isn’t so much an expression of fatalism (“Let’s eat and drink, for
tomorrow we die!”) as it is avoidance. What does he mean?
6. It’s
true that we sometimes respond to the frustrations of life by avoiding
them. Can you think of some examples?
7. Beginning
in Eccl 2:4ff., Solomon describes his ambitious building project. What’s he up to?
8. In
our passage this morning, Solomon lays out two prospective paths of
wisdom. What are they? Why does he eventually reject both?
9. So,
what does wisdom look like in a world
like ours?
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