Chapter two ends with the bleak observation that all people, regardless of their wealth, status, accomplishments, or wisdom will pass from this life. While this notion causes hardship for Solomon, it helps to reveal what is important for us as we live this life.
Perhaps the biggest question that believers, seekers, and critics of Jesus all ask relates to how a God that is good, loving, or powerful can permit the existence of suffering. Today we will examine the nature of suffering and the character of God.
One important element of Christianity that we can easily forget is that we are not alone, and we were never designed to live out our faith alone. Paul reminds us of this in Philippians as he encourages Christians to strive together as one.