GIVE GOD YOUR BEST (6)
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-12
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Title: Give God Your Best (6)
Series: Ecclesiastes
Author: Collin Wimberly
Text: Ecclesiastes 12
Now -Solomon teaches us to live our lives completely for God.
Objective -I want my listeners to surrender all of their lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
INTRODUCTION:
Vs, 1- Remember -To mention, to call to mind, to meditate on, to pay attention to.
It means "pay attention to, consider with the intention of obeying." It is Solomon's version of Matthew
6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" (NKJV). 1
I) Give God the best of your years - Vs. 1-8
There is a contrast between 11:6-8
In youth days are bright and the light is sweet -vs. 6
11:9 - Rejoice in your youth.
This does not mean waste it on sin and self. Not reckless and sinful Living. Rather, real joy and satisfaction are found in obedience to Christ.
The difficult days - old age. Same thing as in vs .8 of days of darkness.
The command is to build a strong foundation of faith and obedience early in life. People are more likely to be saved early life. Their hearts are more open to the Gospel.
Vs.2-8
describe old age. The older I get the more truth I see in these verses! Vs. 2 -the loss of eyesight.
Cloudiness of vision.
Vs. 3 -
The Keepers of the house - the hands - they tremble in old age.
The strong men - Legs, Knees, shoulders. They bow down, you walk with a stoop.
The Grinders cease - They are few. Lose our teeth.
Look out through the windows - eyesight grows dim.
Vs. 4 -
Shutting of doors - loss of hearing.
A paradox in these verses. One's hearing fails, but one sleeps so light that the slightest sound awakens them.
Vs. 5 -
Fear of heights because of feebleness
The almond tree blossoms - white hair
The grasshopper drags itself along - loss of strength
Desire fails.
Mourners - refers to death.
Vs. 6 - Metaphors for death -
Silver cord is loosed, golden b ...
Series: Ecclesiastes
Author: Collin Wimberly
Text: Ecclesiastes 12
Now -Solomon teaches us to live our lives completely for God.
Objective -I want my listeners to surrender all of their lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
INTRODUCTION:
Vs, 1- Remember -To mention, to call to mind, to meditate on, to pay attention to.
It means "pay attention to, consider with the intention of obeying." It is Solomon's version of Matthew
6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" (NKJV). 1
I) Give God the best of your years - Vs. 1-8
There is a contrast between 11:6-8
In youth days are bright and the light is sweet -vs. 6
11:9 - Rejoice in your youth.
This does not mean waste it on sin and self. Not reckless and sinful Living. Rather, real joy and satisfaction are found in obedience to Christ.
The difficult days - old age. Same thing as in vs .8 of days of darkness.
The command is to build a strong foundation of faith and obedience early in life. People are more likely to be saved early life. Their hearts are more open to the Gospel.
Vs.2-8
describe old age. The older I get the more truth I see in these verses! Vs. 2 -the loss of eyesight.
Cloudiness of vision.
Vs. 3 -
The Keepers of the house - the hands - they tremble in old age.
The strong men - Legs, Knees, shoulders. They bow down, you walk with a stoop.
The Grinders cease - They are few. Lose our teeth.
Look out through the windows - eyesight grows dim.
Vs. 4 -
Shutting of doors - loss of hearing.
A paradox in these verses. One's hearing fails, but one sleeps so light that the slightest sound awakens them.
Vs. 5 -
Fear of heights because of feebleness
The almond tree blossoms - white hair
The grasshopper drags itself along - loss of strength
Desire fails.
Mourners - refers to death.
Vs. 6 - Metaphors for death -
Silver cord is loosed, golden b ...
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