How Solomon's Life Can Spare Us from Despair and Show the Path to Real Joy

<p>This morning, Doug begins a new <em>daily</em> Bible study. You can watch it live on YouTube or listen later on your favorite podcasting app.&nbsp;</p> <p>Today we begin Ecclesiastes by examining the author himself. His life was extraordinary. He went as high as a man can go and then had an epic fall. By the end, he learned (the hard way) that this life means nothing if there is no "next life." But if we understand what God is doing, we can have great joy along the path that leads to the next life.</p> <p>You can watch this on YouTube <a href="https://youtu.be/VgfxoJK2aeM" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Here is a five-part overview of Ecclesiastes Doug taught several years ago: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd8d5ZplXTLxcPVFxAAoMaC8" target="_blank">Beyond the Sun: The Hope of Ecclesiastes</a>.</p>