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Ecclesiastes 11 · Grade 4

Generous and Diligent

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Chapter 11 encourages generosity. Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; for you don't know what evil will be on the earth. Since we cannot know the future, we should be generous now.

The Preacher warns against waiting for perfect conditions. He who observes the wind won't sow; and he who regards the clouds won't reap. As you don't know what is the way of the wind, … even so you don't know the work of God who does all. In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening don't withhold your hand; for you don't know which will prosper.

Life is a gift to enjoy. Truly the light is sweet, and it is a pleasant thing for the eyes to see the sun. Yes, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all. Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, … but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Show What You Know

  1. When shall you find your bread?

  2. Why should we be generous now?

  3. Who won't reap?

  4. What don't you know about your seed?

  5. What will God bring young people into?

Think About It

  1. He who observes the wind won't sow. What good thing have you been waiting to do until conditions are perfect?

  2. Rejoice, young man, in your youth. How can you enjoy your young years in a way that honors God?

Memory Verse

“Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.”

Ecclesiastes 11:1 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the chance to do good. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you share with many people?
  • How can you trust God about tomorrow?

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