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.