2. What false religious ideas stick out for you as being corrected by Solomon?
3. If you could pass on one idea from Ecclesiastes to the next generation, what would it be?
4. What does “Fear God and keep His commandments” mean to you?
1. What do you dread the most about getting old?
2. If you could go back and talk to your 18 year old self, what advice would you give?
3. When have you second-guessed God and regretted it?
4. When was the last time you felt awe?
1. What investments did you make in the past that are paying off for you now?
2. What investments were you afraid to make that you now regret?
3. Does music, art or crafts have a place in your life now? Why or why not?
4. What wild dreams have you had crushed by well-meaning practical people?
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1. What are some of the best and worst decisions you’ve made quickly, that had significant ramifications for you?
2. Have you ever felt like someone deserted you? Ever felt like someone stuck with you when they could’ve deserted?
3. What tools do you need to sharpen in your life?
4. When would you have been better off just keeping your mouth shut?
5. What story does your money tell about you?
1. What were some of the promised “if you do this…this will happen” things that didn’t work for you?
2. Why are people so intent on making God, and/or people, do stuff?
3. Have you ever had bad things happen to you that turned out good?
4. How do you think of death, and how does it affect you now?
5. What does enjoying life look like for you?
1. What has been the hardest part of your life in which you’ve had to accept someone else’s power?
2. How is the government affecting your life in a detrimental way? How do you respond?
3. Who has to adjust to you?
4. If God gave you the power to make one decision for Him, what would you choose?
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1. Which verses in chapter 7 remind you of traps you fallen into, robbing you of joy and contentment?
2. What makes these traps so attractive?
3. How can we find better balance in our lives in these areas?
4. Which of the 10 traps in this chapter made you think the most?
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1. What are some of the things that keep us from living in the present?
2. What were your joyful moments from this past week?
3. Do you have any possessions that control you too much?
4. What do you like to do when you need soul restoration?
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1. Do you associate joy with a commitment to God? Why or why not?
2. When was the happiest time of your life so far? How much did you have?
3. Who taught you about what is important in life?
4. Why is our joy so important to God?
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1. What do you value most in a friend?
2. Which area do you need to work on most to be a better friend?
3. Who outside your family has had your back when you needed it most?
4. What is the best way to deal with someone in your life who drains you?
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