5 W's
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Solomon
What is the Hebrew word that most Bibles translate to "meaningless" or "vanity"
Hevel
Why does the author say that wisdom is meaningless?
Even with wisdom, bad things still happen to good people, and good things still happen to bad people. Also, at the end of the day, everyone is headed to the same fate: death
John Adams
Where are the important places in Ecclesiastes?
None
What are the main themes of Ecclesiastes?
March of time, everyone will die, random/mysterious nature of life, enjoying God's gifts
Why does the author think pleasure is meaningless?
He has tried every pleasure that exists, and it still left him feeling unfulfilled.
What was the first video game?
Pong
What is Ecclesiastes about?
Enjoying God's incredible, and mysterious gift of life
What is Solomon's goal throughout Ecclesiastes?
To find the ultimate meaning of life
Why does the author think toil/work is meaningless?
Solomon led and managed the greatest period of growth and construction in Israel's history. It still left him feeling unfulfilled.
How many gallons of water are held in an olympic sized pool?
660,000 gal.
Why is Ecclesiastes important?
It has timeless wisdom, but it looks different from Proverbs
Who are the "voices" in Ecclesiastes?
Solomon (The Teacher/Preacher) and the editor
Why does Solomon think pursuing material gain is meaningless?
Solomon was impossibly rich, making millions of dollars a day. It still left him feeling unfulfilled.
Who is the best character in Mario Kart?
Yoshi
When was Ecclesiastes written?
Sometime around the end of Solomon's life (just before 930 BC)
What is the meaning of life?
Fear God, and enjoy his gifts, which are: enjoying food, drink, living wisely, enjoying toil/work,
What is the author's ultimate discovery about all the pursuits he tries throughout the book?
The pursuits will bring enjoyment, but not fulfillment. They are not the meaning of life.
What planet does Luke Skywalker live on as a boy?
Tatooine