SURPRISED BY GOD’S SATISFACTION 2:10 (NIV2011) 10 I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleas- 1 Kings 4:29-31a, 34 (NIV) ure. My heart took delight in all my labor, and this was the reward for all 29 God gave wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of my toil. understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. 30 Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV2011) 31 He was wiser than any other man… 13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. 34 Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon's wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom. OUR ONLY HOPE FOR REAL SATISFACTION IS TO :12,14 (NIV2011) ______AND ______COMPLETELY. 12 I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in . 14 I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind. GOD SATISFIES US BY FILLING US WITH HIS PERFECT ______.

SOLOMON FOUND NO SATISFACTION IN ______. Romans 5:5 (NIV2011) 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has Ecclesiastes 1:17 (NIV2011) been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been 17 Then I applied myself to the understanding of wisdom, and also of given to us. madness and folly, but I learned that this, too, is a chasing after the wind. Psalm 23:5-6 (NIV2011) 5 SOLOMON FOUND NO SATISFACTION IN ______. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. :1 (NIV2011) 1 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. GOD SATISFIES US BY GIVING US ______FOR LIVING.

SOLOMON FOUND NO SATISFACTION IN SEEKING ______. John 17:18 (NIV2011) 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. Ecclesiastes 2:4-6 (NIV2011) 4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vine- John 20:21 (NIV2011) yards. 21 5 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. sending you.” 6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees.

Acts 20:24 (NIV2011) SOLOMON FOUND NO SATISFACTION IN ______. 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to fin- ish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task

of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Ecclesiastes 2:8 (NIV2011) 8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired male and female singers, and a harem as well—the delights of a man’s heart.