Sermon from July 27

Summer Poetry Series

Song of Songs 5: 1 - 16

1. The chapter begins with the couple enjoying the wonderful garden of paradise that God has provided for them.
2. It is important to have friends who encourage you as a couple. Do your friends understand the importance of a strong, Godly marriage?
3. Often in our dreams we act out our deepest fears. This is healthy and a coping mechanism.
4. The watchmen would have considered her a thief or prostitute if she was out at night. This was one of her fears.
5. When describing why she loved her husband, her answers were superficial, based on his appearance. Since this was written by Solomon, this seems to show a flaw in his wisdom.

Sermon from July 20

Summer Poetry Series

Song of Songs 4: 1 - 16

1. Solomon is telling his wife specific things about her that make her beautiful to him.
2. Nothing pleases a person more than being complimented and praises.
3. Because she has stolen his heart he wants to take her to beautiful places to celebrate.
4. For him it was love at first sight. We are wise to wait on God to bring us the right person.
5. It is not just her outward appearance that is attractive, but what she says. Paul says a woman’s beauty should come from her actions. 1 Timothy 2: 9, 10
6. He compares her to a garden just for him to enjoy.
7. Not just a garden, but a fountain which continues to bring fresh joy day after day.

Sermon from July 6

Summer Poetry Series

Song of Songs 3: 1 - 11

1. We will sacrifice our comfort and even compromise our safety for love and relationships.
2. God knows this. The first conflict in the Bible is the aloneness of man. Genesis 2:18
3. We are again reminded that sex is a gift for married couples and is not to be experienced outside of God’s design.
4 Pageantry is a reminder that there is something larger than ourselves.
5. We should dress up and make a big deal out of our wedding day -- it shows how special we are and how special family and marriage are.
6. A wedding ceremony also reminds us that one day Jesus will return for us.

Sermon from June 29

Summer Poetry Series

Song of Songs 2: 1 - 15

1. She considered herself ordinary, but he assures her she is extraordinary.
2. He is not ashamed of her. She is under his protection and she feels his love for her.
3. Where Proverbs advises young men to keep themselves pure, Song of Songs gives young women the same advice.
4. This chapter celebrates love in its proper time and place. Discipline is prolonging gratification so that it will be even better.
5. Her modesty is one of the things that makes her attractive.
6. The foxes may represent small issues that can harm a marriage. Don’t let them accumulate.