If Only I Knew Why (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18,2:12-17)

If Only I Knew Why Ashley Herr Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Ecclesiastes - Striving After Wind Sermon Title: If Only I Knew Why Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18,2:12-17 Preacher: Ashley Herr The Quest (1:12-13a) The Conclusion (1:13b-14) Three reasons why knowing the ‘why’ behind every ‘what’ won’t provide the contentment you’re chasing or the satisfaction you’re searching for: 1. You still cannot fix all that’s broken (1:15-17) True of the brokenness that exists within the world, as all of creation. has been subjected to futility (Romans 8:20), as we seldom agree on: the severity of the problem the cause of the problem how to fix the problem who is responsible for fixing the problem True of the brokenness that exists within you, as all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), as we fail to acknowledge the severity of our sin and the damage it has caused both to others and ourselves take responsibility for our sin understand the cause of our sin thinking you can atone for your sin 2. You become more aware of the brokenness that exists (1:18) 3. You cannot prevent your death (2:12-16) Another Perspective What do we do when we don't know the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’, when we don’t understand it, or agree with it? We trust the One who does! We trust that God sees all that is broken in our world We trust that God will fix all that’s broken in our world We trust that death will not be the end for those in Christ Jesus Reflection What will you do when you don’t know the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’? Weill you continue to trust God with your unanswered questions? Read Proverbs 3:5-8.