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.
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.
30 Nov 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.
14 Nov 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.
6 Nov 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.
3 Nov 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.
28 Oct 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 lesson
The 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 no
Application: Practice generosity this week in a specific, sacrificial way.
22 Oct 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.
20 Oct 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.
20 Oct 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.
20 Oct 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.
25 Sept 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.
15 Sept 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.
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