Beautiful in Its Time

Sermon Notes

Welcome to Week Three of "Under the Sun: A Study on the Book of Ecclesiastes"! Join us as we explore the profound truths from Ecclesiastes 3, emphasizing that there is a season for everything under heaven. Solomon's poetic reflections remind us that life is a series of contrasts—joy and sorrow, birth and death—each appointed by God.

David emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's ultimate plan and His promise to make everything beautiful in its time, even if we may not understand the timing or reasons behind these seasons.

Key Points

  • There is a time for everything

  • God Will Make Everything Beautiful in Time

  • God Is Sovereign Over Everything

    Discussion Questions

  1. Ecclesiastes 3 speaks about various seasons in life. What season do you feel you are currently in, and how do you see God's hand at work in this season?

  2. Discuss a hardship you have faced and how it has shaped your faith. How did you see or how do you hope to see God make something beautiful from it?

  3. How do you reconcile the idea of God's sovereignty with the brokenness you see in the world?

  4. The sermon highlighted the importance of worshiping God even when we don't fully understand His plans. How can we cultivate a heart of worship in times of uncertainty and confusion?