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In The Pursuit: Wisdom in the Shadows (Week 8), Pastor Bartley Sawatsky examines Ecclesiastes 7:1-13, where Solomon contrasts fleeting pleasures with the deeper wisdom found in life’s challenges. This passage reminds us that sorrow and adversity can shape us more than comfort and ease, leading us toward greater dependence on God. Pastor Bartley challenges us to embrace God’s wisdom, even in difficult seasons, trusting that His perspective is greater than our own.

Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 7:1-13, Psalms 19:7-8, Psalms 27:4, Ecclesiastes 1:15, 2 Corinthians 3:12-15, Ecclesiastes 6:12

Related Topics: Character of God, Death, Joy, Life Application, Patience, Perspective, Purpose, Suffering, The Bible, Wisdom | More Messages from Pastor Bartley Sawatsky

From Series: "The Pursuit"

Life can feel like a never-ending search for something more—more success, more happiness, more purpose. But what if the answers we’re chasing can’t be found in the places we’re looking? In The Pursuit, we’ll dive into the book of Ecclesiastes to explore the big questions of life: Why are we here? What truly matters? Can we ever find meaning under the sun? This series invites you to look beyond the superficial and discover how a deeper connection with God brings purpose and hope.