Ecclesiastes 1-2 • The emptiness of life under the sun

A chapter-by-chapter and verse-by-verse study of Ecclesiastes taught by Pastor Paul LeBoutillier of Life Bible Ministry.
Full study through Ecclesiastes plus study notes: www.lifebibleministry.com/ecclesiastes
Studies through the entire Bible: www.lifebibleministry.com/through-the-bible

[@initialdluvr]

I happened to open up Ecclesiastes 1-2 today. Thank God for Jesus for giving me new life. And thank God for Solomon for explaining that the worldly view is all vanity. I can attest to that. Before I found Christ, I was a hedonist. Pleasure was the goal. But it always left me feeling empty. With new life in Christ, I've got a reason to dance, to lift my hands, and sing praises.

[@ozymandias7592]

That is the best study i saw from a Christian pastor regarding Ecclesiastes. And I'm saying this a native Hebrew speaker who read it many times in the original tongue. it was just a good a philosophical study just as a theological/literary one. good job pastor. greetings from the holy land

[@danielgun]

I’m taking your word for it.

[@georgannecollett8047]

May you be safe and blessed in ypur land...so many are praying for you ❤

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

The Holy Spirit had me read Ecclesiastes 1-2 for the first time today. Thank you Pastor Paul for these teachings, they have truly been such a blessing to me! God bless you.

[@bryannadanae8120]

Lord lead me to this man a year ago he is a good pastor

[@mikevg5200]

Became a Christian 2 years ago and have read the Bible a few times now. Now my goal is to gain other perspectives and depends my understanding of the books. Ecclesiastes spoke to me, to my soul. Now listening to this I have realized I have lived these experiments before finding the Lord. He's funny in how he works.

[@SlimeOhIm]

After reading through it man I was cringing and guessing so much of it. Because it’s like sure go sin, go do this and that, who cares? It’s all for nothing. It to me felt and feels like it’s a book of Sheol.

[@lonesomecricket7721]

Thank you lord Jesus Christ for men sent out to teach your Holy perfect Word. May you make my heart to hear and my spirit to be faithful to your Word. In the precious name of Your Son Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen

[@latoya38]

FMJ Berg Amen 🙏🏾 ❤️

[@kaciespicer8833]

About 3 weeks ago, I asked God and my husband to please find me a good Teacher of The Word, and the next day we came across Pastor Paul on KZbin. We have visited so many Churches and Denominations; and in our own personal search for Spiritual Wisdom - The Spirit has revealed to us that Christ's "Church" lives inside of us, in our hearts, and in our own home. Thank you for your tender prayer.

[@tdavis0038]

Thank you for an excellent study on Ecclesiastes. It is Clarifying by explaining the contrast of a life without God and with God. You have a gift.!!!

[@HisGodLiiSoldier]

This was a great teaching ♥️

[@johnmartin5257]

What a great lesson from this study. Simply put we can live for the pleasures of this earth which are short and fleeting or we can live to serve God who offers us a secure and glorious future beyond this earth.

[@wearewatching8120]

Ecclesiastes is the book of KNOWLEDGE. As in WISDOM, UNDERSTANDING, KNOWLEDGE. ♥️♥️JESUS IS LORD♥️♥️

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

AMEN 💗

[@drusillasumrall6534]

Thank you sooo! much for your explanation of the scriptures! You help me sooo much to understand my Bible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dianemiles2110]

Thank you pastor Pastor for your heart to serve . You are truly a disciple of GOD🙏🏾

[@followersoftheway4815]

This is the most relevant sermon in today's time where everyone is hedonist. I want to meet this pastor

[@antoniosiracusa3973]

Wow, this was such a gift to listen and learn from you Pastor Paul. Such joy. Thank you.

[@tshuvahavodah237]

Lacking eternal perspective = so many family members in this empty age of America. Thank you for giving me so many talking points.

[@CHRISTISKING209]

This was the one of the hardest books for me to understand and you've broken it down in a good way and right off the bat calling it The Book of foolishness kind of explained it all in one sentence. Praise the Lord!

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

AMEN! 💗

[@markmooney5662]

Truly inspired teaching Pastor...so relevant to us all today...certainly to me ...many many thanks. Christian love to all Gilly wife of Mark

[@Morg1939]

Thank you so so much for clarifying my view of the book of Ecclesiastes because today, I read it, copied it, and was still confused about it. What a clear way of understanding it through your words, I’m enlightened tonight. I can sleep better. God bless you.❤

[@405boy4]

This touched me so much.. 🙏. God bless everyone on here because God knows I needed to hear this.

[@arykasso8441]

Powerful message

[@craigacook8360]

Good teaching Pastor

[@supritiphani1282]

Living 2 years in pandemic under the sun and everything is meaningless. My own Ecclesiastes

[@Sunny-ks5ob]

Thank you Pastor Paul for this study

[@vanessaedwards54]

I have read this chapter all my life. Thank you, Pastor Paul, for teaching me what the book of Ecclesiastes really means. You are an awesome teacher may God bless your soul.

[@shadowm2k7]

YYYYOOOOOOOOOOOO I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS EXACT THING FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS 😭😭😭!!!!! I used to want to be rich/famous/known because I was afraid of dying and not being remembered! I was chasing fame and fortune 'cause I wanted to leave something behind like music, movies, or art! This endeavour was driving me crazy 'cause even though I was making progress, it wasn't enough to get me to taylor swift heights. I was so depressed and defeated 😭!!!!! Until I had the thought: ok even if I *did* reach Beyoncé heights in my career.... Would I still be remembered 1000 years from now ? I knew the answer was no 'cause I don't even know any superstars from 100 years ago. Even the huge icons of last century: Elvis, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe... No one really thinks about them anymore. And when they are relevant again, it's because of a scandal. Yeah, they have their die hard fans who still exist but they will perish too. I suddenly realised that it's not important at all if the World knows my name. All that matters is that Jesus knows my name. That I will be with Him forever in Heaven! This world will fade away, but with Jesus, I will remain forever too! It doesn't matter to leave something for this world. I give all to Jesus! Reading through this chapter today had me absolutely FLOORED!!!! THERE TRULY IS NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY ME THAT THOUGHT THIS 😂😂😂

[@madhutheblessed4845]

That was an amazing way to end the awesome sermon. Beautiful comparison between believers and unbelievers.

[@antoniosiracusa3973]

Thank you Pastor Paul LeBoutillier for facilitating this upcoming journey through the Book of Ecclesiastes.

[@jaronsingleton7568]

Im just tryna find myselve and get closer to god great video man

[@kgosiking4228]

Thank you for the message

[@kaciespicer8833]

Pastor Paul, Thank you Pastor for teaching me that orginized religion, that is filled with rules and regulations [living under the Law], is also vanity. I now have a strong Testimony that only having faith, trusting in, and seeking Christ Jesus on a personal level is what brings true joy! Moving forward, in my daily life, I am going to carry with me, only an eternal desire to be in step with The Spirit of God, to embrace my freedom in Christ Jesus, and to feed off of His tender mercies and mighty grace. I love Jesus so very much. He truly is my Savior!

[@kurianmathews7823]

Enjoying your teachings. Thank you.

[@tombickel7954]

Great sermon. Tom in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan

[@1606Ebenezer]

Amazing study pastor.Thank you

[@QueenMickel]

Thank you so much sir ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@bemnettilahun8855]

God bless you 🙏

[@sarahriley953]

Thank you for this study! I’ve been studying Ecclesiastes, and this has been such a help!

[@chungyang9227]

What a great study! I've read ecclesiasties and did not think to see it this way. Thank you again for another great perspective!

[@mr.truffles9294]

"ignorance is bliss" A good conclusion for the first chapter

[@melissagrow8712]

Thank-you pastor

[@bryanjennings3075]

Thank you, I appreciate this sermon.

[@johnmartin5257]

What a great lesson from this study.

[@JesusBelieverDiane]

I love this stuff!!!

[@mr.truffles9294]

I'm starting the book of Ecclesiastes today. Thank you

[@fbrand]

Wow I guess then the authors of "Living your best life NOW" didn't really read the bible.🤔 Thank you Pastor Paul for this teaching.

[@rosemaryh1114]

Praise the Lord, your reply is right on.

[@gien6000]

Thank you

[@dinsaregassag2016]

Oh, incredible explanation I have ever seen.❤

[@joygongolo3027]

Powerful lesson

[@Snkers_701]

Thank you!

[@joanatim9448]

I have been going through other Bible expositions with PST Paul but when I lost my uncle this week I just looked for Ecclesiastes... But Alas this is different!

[@zeuz7892]

12:05 love that analogy

[@antidepressant11]

This is above average. Thank you.

[@samuelross9884]

I look upon you, Pastor Paul, like a father. Thank you for your teaching from your heart!

[@JohnNelson-j9c]

Tremendously deep!

[@brenaefernander7554]

These are the type of Bible studies I love. Thank you for blessing me.

[@farshadnoravesh]

He is a great pastor. God bless him. Amen.

[@kimberlywalker1015]

Amen.

[@manjulinda5833]

God bless u. 🙏

[@angeleyes7531]

Praise the Lord!

[@annkristineperote9244]

Subscribed. Thank you pastor. God bless you and your family.

[@kimberlywalker1015]

LIKE, " Ignorance is bliss; shut your computer "off". 👍👍👍

[@aspengilchrist2485]

The United States Of Hedonism😂😂😂😂 pastor Paul is so funny. Great sermon!🙏💕

[@titabell360]

Reflection great oratorio the truth is pointed

[@femipj785]

❤️💙🧡💚💜💛

[@BeckeyGirard]

Oh how I wish you were here in Florida. We could sure use a Pastor like you here!

[@yamicanada]

💞

[@Hussleandmotivated]

But still a good message

[@CHRISTISKING209]

The book of foolishness I love that so true never thought of that

[@deyjakyles1345]

Dreaming to make somebody else happy is life under the sun?

[@lorettataylor9902]

9/14/21 started studies

[@patrique9728]

Can I know where this church is located please ? I stay in the Niagara region

[@Through-the-Bible]

Calvary Chapel Ontario is located in Ontario, Oregon, USA

[@latenightcereal2390]

I think the beginning assessment of the book, or at least the sentiment, is off. It sounds as if you're speaking in a present tense, when the author is speaking of what he has learned throughout his pursuit of meaning outside of God. It's truly groundbreaking stuff.

[@juliotzoc3846]

I understand that Solomon was the wisest man and yes he probably he searched and deeply understood many things. But I have to disagree with saying he slept with 1000 women as an experiment, the truth is he sinned . He committed great sin. Yes he probably thought that because of his wisdom he could easily be freed from consequence. But to say it was an experiment is not completely true . I’d say he was wise and sinned and learned even more after he sinned.

[@samuelross9884]

Nice analysis. Thanks!

[@aprilbanados8138]

That was also how i understand ecclesiastics. He himself feel how to be empty, lonely, because he is away from God because of all the sin he committed. He himself realised how much life is in vain without God. How life is empty and useless when God is not with you. Despite of being wise he can not resist his weakness.

[@Chris-kf6yd]

23:23

[@DiggingDeep-h2b]

2022

[@edivaniasanta8041]

2024

[@JohnAdams-zh4tz]

IMO you noted writing was depressing My view: Solomon was old and very depressed. Writing this book was a kind of therapy explaining his rationale for his many sins. In the end his admonition for the purpose of life was not accumulating or doing “stuff” but of revering the Lord and submission (obeying) to God. Having wisdom yet still choosing to sin - upon looking back led to Solomon’s depression. From God’s viewpoint: He used for good in that the book tells a believer that even the wisest people sin - and earthly gains aren’t enough reward to make sinning worthwhile - it all becomes meaningless as death approaches. So the purpose of life is to be in relationship with God and submit to Him,

[@oliseh_]

"What a horrible way to live"😂😂😂

[@1CO1519]

That one got me!

[@FinnyJoy-hl4vm]

No .his conclusion is at the end of the chapter

[@Hussleandmotivated]

The dead 💀 knows nothing

[@Hussleandmotivated]

They are still dead

[@jaimeneves3745]

Such contradiction from the Book of Proverbs...where Wisdom bestows all sorts of gifts on he who seeks her. Hard to reconcile.

[@JeanClaireN]

Ignorance is bliss. yup! in some points. 😉

[@annelee8052]

🤣🤣🤣satan uses...ok then. oops

[@Eternityisalongtime1]

I disagree I see it as a perfect representation, description, definition of salvation, grace, and the purpose of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We can never do anything that can get us into or out of heaven. All we can do is believe and trust that the debt has been paid. I was taught that the whole Bible pointed to Jesus, and I see this book as the philosophical realization of the resurrection. Just my thoughts.

[@deborakendrick1667]

Thank you!

[@springkraus7316]

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