Living Life Backwards: A Study in Ecclesiastes
How do you find meaning in life when you know that you are going to die? (You do know that, right?)
In a world designed to distract us from this reality, it’s easy to stay on the treadmill of life, never stopping to ask: where is all this headed? But, in the wisdom books of the ancient Hebrews, we meet a Teacher who challenges us to live life backwards. By beginning with the end in mind—our own mortality—we discover surprising truths about what really matters in life. For over 2,000 years, the Teacher of Ecclesiastes has guided restless, weary, cynical, and skeptical souls on their search for meaning. Maybe it’s time to step off the treadmill and see if he can help us find what we’re looking for?
Week 1: When Life Stops Making Sense. Ecclesiastes 1
What do you do when life stops making sense? It’s not a question of if—it’s when. And when you find yourself in that place, God has just the guide you need. We don’t know his name; he’s simply “the Teacher.” In Greek, they call him Ecclesiastes.
In this message, we uncover the raw, unfiltered wisdom of this ancient book and its bold declaration that “everything is meaningless.” But here’s the paradox: the Teacher isn’t offering despair—he’s pointing the way to discovering real meaning.
Curious, profound, and sometimes shockingly honest, this journey will challenge your perspective, tear down the illusions we cling to, and open your eyes to what truly matters. Come ready to wrestle with life’s hardest questions and uncover the hope waiting on the other side.
