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WHAT IS THE SONG OF SOLOMON ALL ABOUT?
AUG 23
Song of Solomon 1
Memorise Song of Solomon 2:4 "Draw me, we will run after thee"
WHAT IS THE SONG OF SOLOMON ALL ABOUT?
Of all the books in the Bible, Song of Solomon is perhaps one of the most unfamiliar and one that is least preached and quoted from. There is quite a lot of confusion out there as to what this book is all about, and what its purpose in the canon is. Many have allegorised the whole book away and interpreted every word of it as pointing to Christ’s love for the church. Others have turned the story around and described it as a tragic drama of how Solomon is the villain who stole the Shulamite girl away from her true love to make her one of his many wives.
Really, the simple literal reading of the text is often the best way to interpret Scriptures, as this is the way that God intended for us to understand His Word. Thus the Song of Solomon is as described – Solomon’s song that describes the true pure love between Solomon and the Shulamite girl. It is a dialogue between the two as they express their mutual love and desire for one another, and share their thoughts. As we read through the book, we see them move from courtship, to their wedding and consummation, experience some disagreements, before making up and renewing their love for each other. It is likely that this was written in Solomon’s youth, before he fell from the Lord and took many wives who turned his heart away from God.
Through this book, we can learn of the romance and loveliness of marriage, of the purity and joy that can come through a proper marital relationship. The descriptions given in this poem do not shy away from vivid imageries that express their mutual attraction of each other’s physical beauty, for that is part of what love is. Thus we learn what God’s ideal for love and marriage is, as seen through the love celebrated by Solomon.
At the same time, it is not wrong to use this as an example or illustration of what marriage love ought to be like, and compare it to Christ’s love for the church. We must be careful to see the distinction here, in that the interpretation of the book is literal, but the application can show us an example of love, and be used to illustrate how God loves us as His people.
Thought: Has my idea of true love been corrupted by the world?
Prayer: Lord, I thank You for granting us the ability to love. May You teach me what true biblical love is, and help me to show this love to the people around me.
Posted in Teens RPG
Song of Solomon 1
Memorise Song of Solomon 2:4 "Draw me, we will run after thee"
WHAT IS THE SONG OF SOLOMON ALL ABOUT?
Of all the books in the Bible, Song of Solomon is perhaps one of the most unfamiliar and one that is least preached and quoted from. There is quite a lot of confusion out there as to what this book is all about, and what its purpose in the canon is. Many have allegorised the whole book away and interpreted every word of it as pointing to Christ’s love for the church. Others have turned the story around and described it as a tragic drama of how Solomon is the villain who stole the Shulamite girl away from her true love to make her one of his many wives.
Really, the simple literal reading of the text is often the best way to interpret Scriptures, as this is the way that God intended for us to understand His Word. Thus the Song of Solomon is as described – Solomon’s song that describes the true pure love between Solomon and the Shulamite girl. It is a dialogue between the two as they express their mutual love and desire for one another, and share their thoughts. As we read through the book, we see them move from courtship, to their wedding and consummation, experience some disagreements, before making up and renewing their love for each other. It is likely that this was written in Solomon’s youth, before he fell from the Lord and took many wives who turned his heart away from God.
Through this book, we can learn of the romance and loveliness of marriage, of the purity and joy that can come through a proper marital relationship. The descriptions given in this poem do not shy away from vivid imageries that express their mutual attraction of each other’s physical beauty, for that is part of what love is. Thus we learn what God’s ideal for love and marriage is, as seen through the love celebrated by Solomon.
At the same time, it is not wrong to use this as an example or illustration of what marriage love ought to be like, and compare it to Christ’s love for the church. We must be careful to see the distinction here, in that the interpretation of the book is literal, but the application can show us an example of love, and be used to illustrate how God loves us as His people.
Thought: Has my idea of true love been corrupted by the world?
Prayer: Lord, I thank You for granting us the ability to love. May You teach me what true biblical love is, and help me to show this love to the people around me.
Posted in Teens RPG