Song of Songs is a book of
.
1.) The Discovery
-A shepherd notices a woman in the field. She thinks she is unworthy, but he acknowledges and celebrates her beauty (Song of Songs 1:6-11, 2:4-6)
2.) The Invitation
-The joining of hearts on the journey. A commitment to one another (Song of Songs 1:7-8)
3.) The Anticipation
-The start of courtship, preparing for marriage. Anxiously awaiting the fullness of marriage (Song of Songs 2:14-15)
4.) The Hardship/Pain
-The difficulty and seperation, but true love is worth fighting for (Song of Songs 5:2-8)
5.) The Fulfillment of Marriage
-Total togetherness and the start of a new adventure (Song of Songs 7:10-13)
The Song of Songs was read publicly every
.
Two main things we learn from Song of Songs
1.) God’s physical design for
.
Sex, when viewed in the heart of purity, is
The Jewish people had an understanding of, not just physical, but of the spiritual bonding that would take place through the act of sex.
God’s type of love is worth
:::REFLECT::: In your season of life, what can you do to pursue God’s ultimate design for sex and marriage?
2.) God’s love for us is
, therefore we should be
in our
of God!
“God never asks us to be anything that he isn’t and that includes passionate.” —Pastor Eli
Although we don’t pursue a
:::REFLECT::: In what ways can you become more passionate in your pursuit of God?
Addtional Notes Below…