Upended by the Unexpected

Upended by the Unexpected - Ecclesiastes 9:11-18 1) Expect the Unexpected – vv11-12 2) When the Unexpected Intrudes on Godly Living – vv13-18 -What does the reality of experiencing unexpected things teach us about ourselves and about God? -What challenges do we face when hard things happen to us while we are trying to faithfully follow Christ? -How does suffering help us grow in Christ-likeness? -What promises from God should we remember when we experience trials? Other passages to consider: Gen 50:20; Job 1:21; Ps 46; 89:9; 115:3; Pr 16:33; 21:1; Mt 10:29-31; Jn 16:33; Rom 8:28; Eph 1:11; Jam 4:14-15; 1 Pt 3:14-22