The Song of Solomon is an "extended love song poem, graphic in its metaphoric references to romantic love." Generally there are different interpretations for this book.
- A Literal interpretation. Meaning the scripture means exactly what it says
- The relationship between God and Israel
- The relationship between Jesus and the church
For this lesson, we will be using the 3rd choice. The relationship between Jesus and the church. In verses 8-14 "These are still the words of Christ to his church, expressing his great esteem of her and affection to her, the opinion he had of her beauty and excellency, the desire he had of, and the delight he had in, her converse and society. And so ought men to love their wives as Christ loves the church, and takes pleasure in it as if it were spotless and had no fault, when yet it is compassed with infirmity." Matthew Henry
To Be Continued
See you at bible study on Wednesday at Noon or at 7pm to hear the rest. We will also talk about this topic during Sunday School at 9:30 AM.
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