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Ecclesiastes 2 · Preschool

God Gives Good Gifts

Name Date

Color the garden full of fruit trees!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.”

Ecclesiastes 2:24 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: Food, work, and happy times are gifts from God's hand. Let's thank God for the good things He gives us!

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Ecclesiastes 2 · Kindergarten

Gifts

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

TREE
FRUIT
WORK
JOY
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.

Ecclesiastes 2:13 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

TREE
FRUIT
WORK
JOY

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw a light shining in the darkness.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wisdom and light. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What good gifts does God give?
  • How can you say thank you?

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Ecclesiastes 2 · Grade 1

Wisdom Is Light

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

LIGHT
HOUSES
GARDENS
JOY
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.

Ecclesiastes 2:13 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

Wisdom excels folly like light.
The Preacher built houses.
He planted fruit trees.
He gathered silver and gold.
God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy.

Light Excels Darkness

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God

Then I looked at all the works that my hands had worked, and at the labor that I had labored to do; and behold, all was vanity and a chasing after wind, and there was no profit under the sun

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly

For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy

Draw a light shining in the darkness.

Memory Verse

“Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.”

Ecclesiastes 2:13 (WEB)

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wisdom and light. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What did the Preacher build?
  • What did he gather?
  • What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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Ecclesiastes 2 · Grade 2

Light and Darkness

Name Date

Read the Story

The Preacher was a rich king. He built houses and planted gardens. He gathered silver and gold. He had everything he wanted.

But when he looked at all his work, he said it was all vanity. Things alone could not make him happy.

He saw that wisdom is better than foolishness, as far as light is better than darkness. He said that the good things we enjoy are from the hand of God. The book ends by saying, Fear God, and keep his commandments (12:13).

Memory Verse

“Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.”

Ecclesiastes 2:13 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. What did the Preacher build?

    Silver and goldThe hand of GodHouses

  2. What did he gather?

    Silver and goldHousesNo

  3. Could things make him happy?

    HousesSilver and goldNo

  4. Where do our good things come from?

    Silver and goldHousesThe hand of God

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

HLDDPITWWAIWLCVFAINGRGAUFASDHWJOBPGDKTOKODOJOOYRKWYBRMIVKVWRRVLORSPTYCSCDARKNESSS
  • DARKNESS
  • WISDOM
  • LIGHT
  • LABOR
  • WORKS
  • HAND
  • JOY
  • GOD

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wisdom and light. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What is something fun that God has given you?
  • What makes you truly happy?

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Ecclesiastes 2 · Grade 3

A Rich King's Test

Name Date

Read the Story

The Preacher tested pleasure. He said, I made myself great works. I built myself houses. I planted myself vineyards. I made myself gardens and parks. I also gathered silver and gold for myself.

Then I looked at all the works that my hands had worked, … and behold, all was vanity and a chasing after wind. Riches did not give him lasting joy.

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness. There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God. The book ends by saying, Fear God, and keep his commandments (12:13).

Memory Verse

“Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.”

Ecclesiastes 2:13 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did the Preacher plant?

  2. What did he find all his works to be?

  3. How far does wisdom excel folly?

  4. Where does enjoying good in our labor come from?

Light Excels Darkness

Write what happened in each box.

1
2
3
4

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

WLABORLTKWORKSKOAVTWISDOMTPOJGAIVCRSBYOOAITJWHFBYDDSLUMDARKNESSYLIGHTTYSLFHANDKPC
  • DARKNESS
  • WISDOM
  • LIGHT
  • LABOR
  • WORKS
  • HAND
  • JOY
  • GOD

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wisdom and light. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What do people try to be happy with, and how can God fill your heart?
  • How can you thank God for the work you do each day?

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Ecclesiastes 2 · Grade 4

The Test of Pleasure

Name Date

Read and Think

The Preacher decided to test pleasure to see if it would satisfy. I said in my heart, Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure; and behold, this also was vanity. He built houses, planted vineyards, made gardens, parks, and pools of water. He gathered silver and gold for himself, and the treasure of kings.

So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Then I looked at all the works that my hands had worked, and at the labor that I had labored to do; and behold, all was vanity and a chasing after wind. He also saw that he must leave his work to the man who comes after him, and this grieved him.

Still, he saw a difference: wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness. At the end of the chapter he looks to God. There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God. For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy. The book ends by saying, Fear God, and keep his commandments (12:13).

Show What You Know

  1. What did the Preacher test first?

  2. What did he make to water the forest?

  3. Whom must he leave his work to?

  4. What does wisdom excel?

  5. What does God give to the man who pleases him?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

handGodwisdomjoylabor
  1. Still, he saw a difference: excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.
  2. At the end of the chapter he looks to .
  3. There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his .
  4. This also I saw, that it is from the of God.
  5. For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and .

Think About It

  1. The Preacher had everything, yet called it a chasing after wind. What does that teach you about wanting more things?

  2. Enjoying good in our labor is from the hand of God. How can you thank God for your work or chores?

Memory Verse

“Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.”

Ecclesiastes 2:13 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wisdom and light. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What did he find under the sun?
  • How can you work hard without worrying about who gets it later?

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Ecclesiastes 2 · Grade 5

Everything Under the Sun

Name Date

Read and Think

In chapter 2 the Preacher runs an experiment. I said in my heart, Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure. He pursued great projects: I made myself great works. I built myself houses. I planted myself vineyards. I made myself gardens and parks. He gathered silver and gold, singers, servants, and herds. Whatever my eyes desired, I didn't keep from them.

His verdict: Then I looked at all the works that my hands had worked, and at the labor that I had labored to do; and behold, all was vanity and a chasing after wind, and there was no profit under the sun. Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness. Yet he perceived that one event happens to them all; the wise man must die just like the fool. Knowing he must leave his labor to another grieved him deeply.

The chapter turns at verse 24: There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God. Enjoyment is not found by grasping, but received as a gift. For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy. In the New Testament, Paul writes that God richly provides us with everything to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).

Show What You Know

  1. What did the Preacher not keep from his eyes?

  2. What profit did he find under the sun?

  3. What happens to both the wise and the fool?

  4. How is enjoyment received?

  5. What does Paul write that God richly provides?

Crossword

312

Across

  1. God gives wisdom, knowledge, and ____
  2. Then I looked at all the ____ that my hands had worked

Down

  1. The wise man’s ____ are in his head

Think About It

  1. Enjoyment is not found by grasping, but received as a gift. How does seeing good things as gifts change the way you enjoy them?

  2. The Preacher's experiment showed that pleasure alone cannot satisfy. Where do people today look for satisfaction?

Memory Verse

“Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.”

Ecclesiastes 2:13 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wisdom and light. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What good gift from God have you enjoyed this week?
  • Where do people look for satisfaction?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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