Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES
Beginner Level Name:
CHAPTER 1
- What is crooked cannot be made ______, and what is ______cannot be numbered.
- For in much ______is much grief, and he who increases ______increases sorrow.
CHAPTER 2
- What did the preacher make for himself?
a) gardens b) orchards c) water pools d) all of these
- What does God give to the man who is good in His sight?
a) money b) kingdom c) wisdom d) knowledge
CHAPTER 3
1. To everything there is a ______, a ______for every purpose under ______.
2. "God shall ______the righteous and the ______, for there is a time there for every ______and for every ______."
CHAPTER 4
1. What does the fool consumes? a) his food b) his money c) his flesh
2. Better a ______and wise ______than an old and foolish ______who will be admonished no more.
CHAPTER 5
1. Do not let your ______cause your flesh to ______.
2. He who ______silver will not be satisfied with ______; nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is ______.
CHAPTER 6
1. All the labor of man is for his: a) children b) wife c) mouth d) parents
2. Better is the sight of the ______than the wandering of ______. This also is vanity and grasping for the ______.
CHAPTER 7
1. A good name is better than: a) wealth b) precious ointment c) kingdom
2. The end of a thing is better than its ______; the patient in ______is better than the ______in spirit.
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES
Beginner Level Name:
CHAPTER 8
1. What makes a man’s face shine? a) cream b) the sun c) wisdom d) the Holy Bible
2. Though a sinner does evil a ______times, and his ______are prolonged, yet I surely know that it will be well with those who ______God, who fear before Him.
CHAPTER 9
1. Who saved the little city? a) the army b) God c) the king d) a poor wise man
2. Wisdom is better than: a) strength b) weapons of war c) food
CHAPTER 10
1. A wise man's ______is at his right ______, but a fool's heart at his ______.
2. He who ______a pit will fall into it, and whoever ______through a wall will be bitten by a ______.
CHAPTER 11
1. He who observes the ______will not sow, and he who regards the ______will not reap.
2. In the ______sow your seed, and in the evening do not withhold your ______.
CHAPTER 12
1. Remember now your ______in the days of your ______.
2. Let us hear the ______of the whole matter: ______God and keep His ______, for this is man's all.
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES
Intermediate Level Name:
CHAPTER 1
1. What did the preacher set his heart to do?
2. What did Solomon commune in his heart?
CHAPTER 2
1. What did Solomon have more than all who were in Jerusalem?
2. What does God give to the man who is good on His sight?
CHAPTER 3
1. According to Solomon what is the heritage of man?
2. Give a verse that shows we should not speak anytime.
CHAPTER 4
1. Why does Solomon say that he who never existed is better than the alive?
2. Why are two better than one?
CHAPTER 5
1. What can cause the flesh to sin?
2. What would the abundance of the rich do to him?
CHAPTER 6
1. A stillborn child is better than whom?
2. For what is all the labor of man?
CHAPTER 7
1. What do oppression and bribe do to a man?
2. Why we should not take to heart everything people say?
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES
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CHAPTER 8
1. What does wisdom do to man’s face?
2. Why we should keep the king’s commandment?
CHAPTER 9
1. Why is a living dog better than a dead lion?
2. Who saved the little city?
CHAPTER 10
1. What evil did the preacher say he saw under the sun?
2. What does wisdom bring?
CHAPTER 11
1. What advice is given to the sower?
2. What should a man remember?
CHAPTER 12
1. When should we remember our Creator?
2. What conclusion does the preacher give for this whole Book?
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES
Advanced Level Name:
CHAPTER 1
1. How do generations compare to the earth cycle?
2. What did the preacher communed with his heart?
CHAPTER 2
1. What great works did the preacher undertake?
2. What is the difference between the good man and the sinner?
CHAPTER 3
1. When is there a time for hating?
2. What are the best things for the sons of men?
CHAPTER 4
1. Why did the author praise the dead?
2. Why are two better than one?
CHAPTER 5
1. What advice we find here about vows?
2. Give verses that show we should not speak a lot.
CHAPTER 6
1. A stillborn child is better than whom?
2. “Do not all go to one place?” What does he means?
CHAPTER 7
1. Why would the day of death be better than the day of birth?
2. What does this chapter say about wisdom?
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES
Advanced Level Name:
CHAPTER 8
1. To what do the preacher compare the days of the wicked and why?
2. Give an example of vanity that occurs on earth.
CHAPTER 9
1. Give verse that encourages us to work.
2. Who saved the little city and how?
CHAPTER 10
1. “He who digs a pit will fall into it.” Explain.
2. What would the lips of the fool do to him?
CHAPTER 11
1. “Walk in the ways of your heart.” Is this an invitation to do as one pleases?
2. What advice is given to the youth?
CHAPTER 12
1. When should we remember God and why?
2. How does the Preacher describe the words he has written?
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES
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CHAPTER 1
1. Who wrote the Holy Book of Ecclesiastes?
2. Why does wisdom bring grief and knowledge bring sorrow?
CHAPTER 2
1. Why did Solomon hate life?
- Reread verses 4 & 5 are they contradicting each other? What advice does Solomon give us?
CHAPTER 3
- “He has put eternity in their hearts.” Explain.
- How are humans like or unlike animals?
CHAPTER 4
1. “The fool folds his hands and consumes his own flesh.” Explain.
2. Show the value of friendship from this chapter.
CHAPTER 5
- Walk prudently. Explain.
- Give verses that show we should not speak a lot.
CHAPTER 6
1. Why compare a man with a still born child?
2. What is the difference between the wandering of desire and what the eyes see?
CHAPTER 7
1. Why ask for sorrow and mourning?
2. Did Solomon think women were not capable of being upright?
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES
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CHAPTER 8
1. In verse 2 what “oath to God” is referred to here?
2. Why does God not prolong the days of the sinners?
CHAPTER 9
1. “Let your garments always be white, and let your head lack no oil.” Explain.
2. What does the parable in verses 14-18 teach us?
CHAPTER 10
1. Why is folly set in great dignity?
2. Give verses that advise to watch what we say.
CHAPTER 11
1. “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a serving to seven, and also to eight, for you do not know what evil will be on the earth.” Explain.
- “He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.” Explain.
CHAPTER 12
1. “Remember your Creator before the silver cord is loosed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher shattered at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the well.” Explain.
2. Vanity of vanities. The word vanity was repeated several times in this Book. Can you tell how many times and what is the essence of repeating it?