"Reversing Thoughts on Life and Death"
Reverse - Week 7
Pencil Boone
Part of Reverse—Living Life with the Right Focus
November 15, 2024

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INTRODUCTION

Have you ever wished for a do-over in life? Imagine if we could reverse the clock, armed with the wisdom we’ve gained through years of experience and faith in God. By examining life through a reversed lens, we can inspire a renewed sense of purpose and a commitment to leaving a legacy that honors our Creator.

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, 14I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 3:13-14


In this collection, we will explore biblical wisdom and practical insights from the book of Ecclesiastes that challenge us to live intentionally, making the most of every moment God has given us. We’ll see how understanding God’s divine order can transform our choices and future paths. In this 8-week collection, we will look at:

October 3/6
Reversing Thoughts on Purpose

October 10/13
Reversing Thoughts on Time

October 17/20
Reversing Thoughts on Friendships

October 24/27
Reversing Thoughts on Wealth

October 31/Nov 3
Reversing Thoughts on Wisdom

November 7/10
Reversing Thoughts on Authority

November 14/17
Reversing Thoughts on Life and Death

November 21/24
Reversing Thoughts on God


Text: Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 (CSB, Old Testament)

Today’s Takeaway: “Only one life, will soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.” — CT Studd


Week 7 - Reversing Thoughts on Life and Death


“And just as it is appointed for people to die once—and after this, judgment.” —Hebrews 9:27

I. DEATH IS (9:1-6)


A. Life and death are in God’s

. (v 9:1)


B. We

a common destiny. (v 9:2)


C. Face it, there is no

. (v 9:3)


D. In Christ you have hope to

. (vs 4-6)


II. LIVE YOUR LIFE WITH (9:7-10)


A.

enjoyment (vs 9:7-9)


B. Living with

and passion (v 9:10)


III. LIFE IS (9:11-18)


A. Our

are no guarantee of success. (vs 9:11-12)

“Be on your guard, so that your minds are not dulled from carousing, drunkenness, and worries of life, or that day will come on you unexpectedly.” —Luke 21:34


B. Our

are no guarantee of success. (vs 9:13-18)

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 58Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” —1 Corinthians 15:57-58


IV. FOOLISHNESS HAS LASTING (Ecclesiastes 10)

A. The

nature of foolishness (v 10:1)


B. SWisdom in speech and

(v 10:12)

“The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.” —Proverbs 10:32

“A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings.” —Proverbs 25:11

“The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are instructed to know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens me each morning; he awakens my ear to listen like those being instructed.” —Isaiah 50:4


Life Application:


  1. your own eulogy—How do you want to be remembered?

  2. a bucket list that includes spiritual goals.


CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to make today really count?


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