Ecclesiastes: Chasing the Wind (Verse by Verse) eBook

This study of Ecclesiastes helps participants face the apparent futility of this life and recognize the one true hope that can give it meaning. 

Trapped in a dark world without a clear a view of God, the writer of Ecclesiastes sought frantically for some light on the path—but indulging in everything this world had to offer left him empty and unfulfilled. After climbing high on life’s ladder, he made the tragic discovery that it was propped against the wrong wall. Cynical about life’s achievements, he rightly began to question whether anything mattered or it was all vanity. 

In this twelve-week, verse-by-verse study, you will consider what the challenging “words of the Preacher” have to say about life’s apparent futility. You will also be reminded of the one true hope that can give your existence lasting meaning.  

When so many pass their days running down dead-end streets, we can live with purpose. First, though, we must discover and embrace what it means to fear God, which is the beginning of true wisdom. 

The Verse by Verse series, based on Alistair Begg’s expository Bible teaching and preaching, captures the heart of Truth For Life’s mission, providing yet another way to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance. Study participants will more fully grasp the value of God’s Word in their lives as they grow in their ability to read and understand Scripture before applying it in their walk with the Lord. 

• Key themes include the vanity of life, the fear of God, the realities of the fall, toil and labor, and the enjoyment of God’s creation. 
• Each lesson includes three sections—Open the Book, Study the Book, and Live Out the Book— with optional content for further study, including related Scripture readings and helpful resources.  
• Supplements include study tools and tips for individuals, groups, and leaders. 

Alistair Begg is the Bible teacher at Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world. He graduated from theological college in London and served two churches in Scotland before moving to Ohio, where he served as Senior Pastor at Parkside Church from 1983 to 2025. He is married to Susan, and together they have three grown children and several grandchildren.