Sinclair Ferguson teaches theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.  He has written many books and spoken in many of our churches and circles.  His ability to communicate biblical truth has been demonstrated over and over.  His ability to communicate that truth in a precise, thought-provoking, biblical manner has also been shown. 

In part because of its contemporary message, I am particularly appreciative of the book of Ecclesiastes.  I read Ferguson’s book containing a four-chapter summary of this Old Testament book with great interest.  While the book only contains eighty-eight pages, do not let its brevity suggest anything less than a relevant, challenging, and practical approach to this OT book.  His chapters are entitled: (1) Chasing the wind, (2) Life under the sun, (3) Wisdom from the poor man, and (4) The conclusion of the matter.  The pundit is the professor or learned man who speaks with authority.  He writes: “Meaningless, meaningless!  Utterly meaningless!  Everything is meaningless.”  The writer of Ecclesiastes uses the word, “meaningless”, no less that thirty-five times.  “Here is a tale of searching, of experimenting, of groping for meaning. . . .  He pursued his education in the ‘university of life’.”

Ecclesiastes is a book that challenges us in our worship, our family life, and our fellowship with other Christians.  But it also helps us know how to reflect on the sovereign God and his providence in clear and practical ways.  Preachers, here is a series of four sermons that will bless you and your people as you work through them.  It will give you a measure of concreteness with a contemporary flavor in the best sense of the term.  Ferguson’s insights are a gold-mine of ideas.

- Charles Dunahoo, CEP Coordinator