(Ecclesiastes 1:1-14) As we begin our new series exploring the strange words of Ecclesiastes found in the Old Testament, we come face to face with the words of Qoholet, the Teacher, as he wrestles with the limitations that we all face in life. Today as Gavin unpacks some background for the series and begins to look at Ecclesiastes 1:1-14 we encounter the reminder that these limitations that we face are not there to depress us, but to remind us of the constant truth of God.

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From Series: "The Limits of Life: Engaging Ecclesiastes"

We wish that we could control and experience the satisfaction of outcome. But we exist within a larger story, and the better we understand our limitations the better. In the seeming despair of Ecclesiastes, we discover that limitations are not hopeless, but rather create the possibility of genuine satisfaction/equanimity. Particularly in a place like Alice Springs, this helps sustain us: we know when to say, “enough” and to trust in the Creator’s bigger story.

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