Chapter 1 – Seeking God by trusting in His Word – Song of Solomon 1:1-7
1. The Song of Songs which is Solomon’s
Solomon = Peace; Solomon is king.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6
Jesus is the King of Kings Revelation 19:16
2. BRIDE - May He kiss me with the kisses of His mouth
Bride – People seeking to have a relationship with God, represents the church or the individual, make it personal you’re the bride.
Proverbs 27:6; Romans 16:16; 1 Peter 5:14
2. May He kiss me with the kisses of His mouth
She wants the truth directly from Him
Not like Jews Exodus 20:19; “Speak to us yourself...”
Just like people today, “You interpret for us.”
Acts 17:11-12
2. For Your love is better than wine
Only AGAPA is used in Song of Solomon in the Greek OT
Why not use EROS? It is not about physical love!
AGAPA - seeking the best for another expecting nothing in return
2. For Your love is better than wine:
Psalms 104:15; Matthew 11:28
3. Your oils have a pleasing fragrance.
John 13:34
3. Your name is purified oil.
Acts 4:12
3. Therefore the maidens love You.
The maidens - young, unmarried girls. Innocence
Maidens = chorus = the daughters of Jerusalem
4. Draw me after You and let us run together
John 6:44
4. The King has brought me into His chambers.
His chambers = His world, His Word,
John 1:38-41
4. CHORUS - We will rejoice IN you and be glad. We will extol your love more than wine.
Mark 1:27-28
5. BRIDE – I am black but lovely.
Black - stained with sin
5. But lovely - Fitting, proper – true hearted.
1 Samuel 16:7
5. Like the tents of Kedar, Like the curtains of Solomon –
Look past outside – focus on the inside
1 Timothy 2:9
6. For the sun has burned me –
Romans 3:23
6. My mother’s sons were angry with me, they made me caretaker of the vineyards.
Matthew 23:3
7. Tell me O you whom my soul loves
Ecclesiastes 3:11b
7. Where do you pasture your flock? Where do you make it lie down at noon?
No longer a King now a Shepherd? Psalm 23:1f
7. Why should I be like one who veils herself beside the flocks of your companions.
Veil = submitting; Companions = associates (Pharisees)
Matthew 23:15
The KING and the SHEPHERD – is CHRIST
The BRIDE represents individuals seeking for God
She is not content with man made churches or synagogues.
Matthew 6:33
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