Certainty in Confusion

By Jonathan Ferre, August 22, 2025

Ecclesiastes 8

A Chaotic World — Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Life confuses with pain; God’s truths anchor us.

  1. Unknowing Future — Ecclesiastes 8:1, Ecclesiastes 8:7, Ecclesiastes 8:16-17

We can’t predict life; Christ’s wisdom grounds us.

  1. Unjust Governments — Ecclesiastes 8:2-5

Rulers fail; Christ’s just reign is coming.

  1. Pain & Affliction — Ecclesiastes 8:6, Ecclesiastes 8:15

Suffering burdens; enjoy God’s gifts until Christ returns.

  1. Life’s Limits — Ecclesiastes 8:8

We can’t control nature; Christ’s sovereignty steadies us.

  1. Evil & Injustice — Ecclesiastes 8:9-11, Ecclesiastes 8:14

Wickedness thrives; Christ will judge.