Solomon shows us the hopelessness found in the institutions of life, specifically in government and in work. There is hope to be found in a hopeless world, however. That hope is found in Jesus Christ.

• The hopelessness found in government (1-3, 13-16)
  • The problem with neglect (1-3)
  • The problem with pride (13-16)
• The hopelessness found in work (4-12)
  • The problem with jealousy (4-6)
  • The problem with greed (7-12)