True Realities About Life and Death | Dr. Stephen Conley

Raintree Community Church

Text: Ecclesiastes 9

The Unfailing Hand of God’s Providence (9:1)

• As we consider our lives, the future often seems uncertain and unpredictable.
• Therefore, we must rest our lives in God’s sovereignty and trust in His promises.

The Inescapable Reality of Our Death (9:2-6)

• Death is the great leveler and the inevitable event for all mankind.
• Therefore, we still have hope while we live if we will trust in the salvation of Christ.

The Meaningful Enjoyment of God’s Gifts (9:7-10)

• In this life, God has given us wonderful gifts to enjoy that we do not deserve.
• In view of our death, we learn to rightly assess and appreciate what God has given to us.

The Trustworthy Nature of God’s Wisdom (9:11-18)

• When we view life under the sun, it seems uncertain, unpredictable, and unrewarding.
• When we view life from God’s perspective, we see how His wisdom surpasses everything else.