This week’s lesson from the Song of Solomon reminded me of a passage in Song of Solomon, chapter 5, that could be compared to Jesus knocking on the heart’s door of the church of Laodicea. Most of us are familiar with this passage in Revelation: “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you … Continue reading –>
Many have seen a “return to Eden” theme in the Song of Solomon. Though the couple described is not the first man and woman, the poem calls to mind the earliest garden. God’s plan that they be “one flesh” (Gen. 2:24-25) is portrayed throughout in delicate metaphors and symbols. How does the Song of Solomon present a commitment … Continue reading –>
Hymn 656, “O Perfect Love” brings all the elements of Sunday’s study together, as do Hymn 657, “O God, From Whom Mankind” and Hymn 658, “Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer”. These hymns continue throughout the week. In following God’s instructions in the Bible, we are able to portray the picture drawn in Hymn 655, “Happy the Home” and continue … Continue reading –>
Solomon knew about love. Didn’t he? This week’s lesson looks back several thousand years to the romantic life of King Solomon. Yes, there was romantic love back then. Lots of it. What does that say about marriage today? Is there room–plenty of room–for unmarried men and women to search for the best possible marriage partner? … Continue reading –>
Describe various aspects of love presented in the Song of Solomon. Song of Sol. 1:2, Song of Sol. 1:13; Song of Sol. 2:10-13, Song of Sol. 2:16; Song of Sol. 3:11; Song of Sol. 4:1-7; Song of Sol. 5:16; Song of Sol. 6:6; Song of Sol. 7:1-9; Song of Sol. 8:6-7. The Song of Solomon shows how friends spend time together, communicate openly, and care about … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Marriage brings special challenges and blessings as well. The Bible is not against sex; it is against the misuse of this gift to humanity. May 11, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 6:9, 19,20.. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Based on the following passages, how would you characterize the Bible’s view of the human body? Gen. 2:7; Ps. 63:1; Ps. 84:2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Thess. 5:23. Some religions believe in dualism, a philosophy that views the human body as a problem for the life of the spirit. That is, the body is deemed bad while the “spirit” is deemed … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: Song of Solomon 1:1-8:14; Gen. 2:7; 1 Cor. 7:3-5; John 17:3; 1 John 1:9; Rom. 1:24-27; Gal. 5:24. Memory Text: “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death, jealousy as cruel as the grave; Its flames are flames of fire, a most vehement flame” (Song of … Continue reading –>
Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. Proverbs 15:22 NLT …..victory depends on having many advisers. Proverbs 24:6 NLT None of us enjoys getting our ideas shot down by a committee or board. Yet there is safety in numbers, but only if all speak their mind in a humble and Christlike way. … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Keeping the heart in heaven. “Christians should be careful that they keep the heart with all diligence. They should cultivate a love for meditation, and cherish a spirit of devotion. Many seem to begrudge moments spent in meditation, and the searching of the Scriptures, and prayer, as though the time thus occupied was lost. … Continue reading –>
