Passion City Church DC Podcast Death is Coming | Ecclesiastes 12
Dec 15, 2025
Pastor Ben Stuart explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, emphasizing the importance of contemplating death to shape our lives meaningfully. He encourages enjoying life as a divine gift, while also urging youth to rejoice but remember judgment. The discussion includes metaphorical imagery of aging and societal decline, highlighting the fragility of life. Ben stresses the need for wisdom and active living over endless study, concluding with a call to fear God, keep His commands, and pass on wisdom to future generations.
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Famous Last Words And A Child's Card
- Ben Stuart recounts famous last words and a child's Father's Day card about returning to dust to highlight mortality.
- These stories set the stage for contemplating death so it shapes how we live now.
Enjoy Life Because It Was Given
- Ecclesiastes invites us to enjoy life because God made it good and gave it to us to savor.
- Rejoicing must be paired with remembering that our days are limited and life is fleeting.
Let Go Of Resentment
- Remove vexation and don't let resentment settle into your heart because life is short.
- Let go of petty hurts so you can enjoy the days God has given you.
