Two Mysteries We Face - Eccl 9:1-18

For I have taken all this to my heart and explain it that righteous men, wise men, and their deeds are in the hand of God. Man does not know whether it will be love or hatred; anything awaits him.

Two Mysteries We Face - Eccl 9:1-18

It is the same for all. There is one fate for the righteous and for the wicked; for the good, for the clean and for the unclean; for the man who offers a sacrifice and for the one who does not sacrifice. As the good man is, so is the sinner; as the swearer is, so is the one who is afraid to swear.

Two Mysteries We Face - Eccl 9:1-18

This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one fate for all men. Furthermore, the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil and insanity is in their hearts throughout their lives. Afterwards they go to the dead.

Isa 55:9

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

The Mystery of Death (:1-10)

With regard to this mystery, our only rest will be in the hand of God.

Ps 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.

Isa 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand

Ps 139:8-10 ...If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there.... Even there Your hand will lead me, and Your right hand will lay hold of me.

Escape (:2-3)

Insanity

God’s perfect timing is often a mystery