Path To Purpose - A Study of Ecclesiastes

South River Baptist Church
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This is a bible study based on the Path To Purpose Bible Study from The Daily Grace Co. This is being led by several couples at South River Baptist Church.

Episodes

  1. Jan 28

    Fear God and Keep His Commandments - Week 12

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 12: Fear God and Keep His Commandments Text: Ecclesiastes 11:1–12:14 Theme: The Final Word Summary: In the end, all that matters is honoring God. Life is short—live it with reverence and responsibility. Analysis of Chapter Exhortation to liberality. (11:1-6) An admonition to prepare for death, and to young people to be religious. (11:7-10) A description of the infirmities of age. (12:1-7) All is vanity: also a warning of the judgement to come. (12:8-14) Questions: What legacy are you leaving? What does it mean for you personally to “fear God”? Application: Surrender any final area of life where you're holding back from God.

    Fear God and Keep His Commandments - Week 12

  2. 11/30/2025

    The Unpredictability of Life - Week 11

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 11: The Unpredictability of Life Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11–10:20 Theme: Life is Uncertain, but Wisdom Still Matters Summary: Life doesn’t always reward the strongest or smartest, yet wisdom still leads to better outcomes than folly. Analysis of Chapter Disappointments are experienced by everyone. (9:11,12) Benefits of Wisdom. (9:13-18) To preserve a character for wisdom. (10:1-3) Subjects and rulers. (10:4-10) Foolish talk. (10:11-15) Duties of rulers and subjects. (10:16-20) Questions: When has something unpredictable shaken your trust? What small, wise choice can you make in a chaotic area of life? Application: Choose one area to simplify or realign with godly wisdom.

    The Unpredictability of Life - Week 11

  3. 11/14/2025

    Remember the End - Week 10

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 10: Remember the End Text: Ecclesiastes 9:1–10 Theme: Living in Light of Death Summary: Death is inevitable, but that truth can help us live wisely and joyfully now. Analysis of Chapter Good and bad men fare alike as to this world. (1-3) All men must die. (4-10) Questions: How does your awareness of death affect your daily life? What would you do differently if you lived with eternity in mind? Application: Write a personal mission statement that reflects your values and purpose in Christ.

    Remember the End - Week 10

  4. 11/06/2025

    Living with Limitations - Week 9

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 9: Living with Limitations Text: Ecclesiastes 8:1–17 Theme: Trusting God in Uncertain Times Summary: We don’t understand everything, especially injustice. God calls us to live rightly even when life doesn’t make sense. Analysis of Chapter Commendation of wisdom. (1-5) To prepare for sudden evils and death. (6-8) It will be well with the righteous, but not with the wicked. (9-13) Mysteries of providence. (14-17) Questions: How do you respond to life when it feels unfair or unclear? What keeps you anchored when answers don’t come? Application: Pray for faith to trust God when you don’t understand His plan.

    Living with Limitations - Week 9

  5. 11/03/2025

    Wisdom for Living - Week 8

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 8: Wisdom for Living Text: Ecclesiastes 7:1–29 Theme: The Benefits and Boundaries of Wisdom Summary: Wisdom can help us live well, but it doesn’t provide all the answers. Only God is in control. Analysis of Chapter The benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow over vain mirth. (1-6) Oppression, anger, and discontentment. (7-10) Advantages of wisdom. (11-22) Experience of the evil of sin. (23-29 Questions: Where do you seek wisdom most often: prayer, people, or possessions? What’s one “hard truth” from this chapter that hits home? Application: Take one wise principle and intentionally apply it this week.

    Wisdom for Living - Week 8

  6. 10/28/2025

    Money Can’t Buy Meaning - Week 7

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 7: Money Can’t Buy Meaning Text: Ecclesiastes 5:8–6:12 Theme: The Emptiness of Wealth Summary: Wealth without contentment is pointless. Satisfaction comes from God, not stuff. Analysis of Chapter Vows and oppression. (5:8) continuation from previous lessonThe vanity of riches. (5:9-17)The right use of riches. (5:18-20)The vanity of riches, long life and flourishing families. (6:1-6)The little advantage any one has in outward things. (6:7-12)Questions: How has the pursuit of wealth affected your peace or relationships?What are you most tempted to chase after right noApplication: Practice generosity this week in a specific, sacrificial way.

    Money Can’t Buy Meaning - Week 7

  7. 10/22/2025

    Worship With Reverence - Week 6

    Speaker: Rob Colvert Week 6: Worship with Reverence Text: Ecclesiastes 5:1–7 Theme: The Importance of Worshiping God Honestly Summary: Solomon cautions against careless words and empty religious rituals. Analysis of Chapter What makes devotion vain. (1-3)Vows, and oppression. (4-8)Questions: Are your spiritual habits rooted in reverence or routine?What does it look like to "fear God" in your daily life?Application: Commit to a sincere and focused time of worship this week.

    Worship With Reverence - Week 6

  8. 10/20/2025

    Injustice and Oppression - Week 5

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 5: Injustice and Oppression Text: Ecclesiastes 4:1–16 Theme: The Burden of Life’s Unfairness Summary: Solomon laments injustice, loneliness, and the futility of status-seeking. Analysis of Chapter Miseries from oppression. (1-3) Troubles from envy. (4-6) The folly of covetousness. (7-8) The advantages of mutual help. (9-12) The changes of royalty. (13-16) Questions: How does the reality of injustice affect your faith? Who can you walk with so neither of you walks alone? Application: Reach out to someone who may feel unseen or burdened.

    Injustice and Oppression - Week 5

  9. 10/20/2025

    A Time for Everything - Week 4

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 4: A Time for Everything Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1–22 Theme: God’s Sovereignty Over Time Summary: Life is full of seasons, and each has its place under God’s rule. Analysis of Chapter The changes of human affairs. (1-10) The divine counsels are unchangeable. (11-13) The vanity of worldly power. (16-22) Questions: Which season of life are you in right now? How do you see God's hand in it? Application: Choose to trust God's timing in one area you're struggling to understand.

    A Time for Everything - Week 4

  10. 10/20/2025

    Wisdom vs. Folly - Week 3

    Speaker: Rob Colvert Week 3: Wisdom vs. Folly Text: Ecclesiastes 2:12–26 Theme: The Limits of Human Wisdom Summary: While wisdom is better than folly, even wisdom has limits—it cannot stop death or secure lasting fulfillment. Analysis of Chapter Human wisdom is insufficient. (12-17)This world to be used according to the will of God. (18-26)Questions: How do you balance wisdom with trust in God?What’s one wise choice you can make this week?Application: Identify an area where you need to seek godly wisdom over worldly success.

    Wisdom vs. Folly - Week 3

  11. 09/25/2025

    Chasing the Wind - Week 2

    Speaker: Eric Davidson Week 2: Chasing the Wind Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12–2:11 Theme: The Futility of Human Achievement Summary: Solomon recounts his pursuit of wisdom, pleasure, and accomplishment—and how it all left him empty. Analysis of Chapter The pointlessness in pursuing knowledge. (1:12-18)The vanity of mirth, sensual pleasure, riches, and pomp. (2:1-11)Questions: What have you pursued that didn’t satisfy?How can ambition become a spiritual dead-end?Application: Journal your current goals and surrender them to God’s will.

    Chasing the Wind - Week 2

  12. 09/15/2025

    Life Under the Sun - Week 1

    Speaker: Pastor Scott Townsell Week 1: Life Under the Sun Text: Ecclesiastes 1:1–11 Theme: The Vanity of Life Summary: Solomon introduces the book by declaring that all is vanity. Life feels like a never-ending cycle without purpose unless viewed through God’s lens. Analysis of Chapter Without God, all human actions are meaningless and empty. (1-3)Man’s toil and lack of satisfaction. (4-8)There is nothing new. (9-11)Questions: Why do you think Solomon uses the word “vanity” so often?What parts of your life feel repetitive or meaningless?Application: Reflect on areas where you are chasing meaning apart from God.

    Life Under the Sun - Week 1
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This is a bible study based on the Path To Purpose Bible Study from The Daily Grace Co. This is being led by several couples at South River Baptist Church.

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