The Search For A Framework | Ecclesiastes 3

Have you ever felt like you were chasing something just out of reach—like trying to grab smoke? Solomon, the wisest man to live, wrestled with the search for meaning, justice, and time itself. In Ecclesiastes 3, he uncovers deep truths that still challenge us today. Are we just dust in the wind, or is there something beyond the frame of time? Summary: In Ecclesiastes 3, Solomon examines two major tests in the search for a meaningful framework: time and justice. He acknowledges that every event in life has a season and ultimately points to a divine Designer beyond time. Yet, he also struggles with the reality of injustice, recognizing corruption and the fleeting nature of human fairness. His conclusion? Life under the sun is incomplete without looking beyond it—only in God do we find true purpose and eternal justice. Reflection & Discussion Questions: 1. What does Ecclesiastes 3:1 teach us about seasons in life? 2. How do you see God’s sovereignty in your own life’s seasons? 3. Why do you think Solomon describes life’s pursuits as “grasping at smoke”? 4. How does the metaphor of streaming profiles help us understand life’s framework? 5. What does Solomon conclude about justice in Ecclesiastes 3:16-22? 6. How do you respond when you see injustice in the world? 7. How does Ecclesiastes 3:14 emphasize the eternal nature of God’s works? 8. In what ways does Jesus fulfill the longing for justice and purpose that Solomon describes? 9. What does it mean that God has placed eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11)? 10. How can you practically live with the awareness that life is more than “dust in the wind”? Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTXiJbuAVrF2hTJgnYK5qw/join Check out all Vince Miller's videos and audios for small groups at https://beresolute.org/ Get Vince's most widely read resource, The Daily Devotional, at https://beresolute.org/mdd Check out more ALL IN products like the one Vince is wearing at: https://beresolute.org/product-category/all-in-hats/ Connect with Vince socially: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/millervince INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vinceleemiller LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincemiller TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vinceleemiller