Want to learn more about Song of Solomon? Use these Bible Studies for personal devotion, group Bible studies, or teaching a church class. Below are links to the lessons in this 1-part series.
Introduction: This week we start a new quarter and a new book of the Bible: Song of Solomon (or Song of Songs, or Canticles). When I read this book I was reminded what high adventure it will be to teach this book. Let's jump in and join the adventure! A W...
In John 15:12 Jesus tells us to love one another as he loved us. Normally, we think about this in terms of our relationships with strangers or neighbors. But does this command apply to our spouse as well? Let’s plunge into our study of the Bible and explore whether the Song of Solomon is a source of inspiration and teaching on that topic....
The past two weeks we have looked at the background of the author of the Songs, and have considered his purpose in writing the Song. This week we explore the technical, literary side of the Song. This will help us to understand what we are reading....
Today, we get to the heart of things! Remember that a few weeks ago we looked at the organization of the Song, and we found that the first and last verses were parallel—and that kept happening until we got to the very middle of the Song. And in the middle we have the consummation of the marriage. Well, 4:16 is the middle and the consummation. It is part of our study today, so let’s get into it!...
This week we are through with background and finally at the point where I want to be: studying the text of the Song of Songs. So open your Bibles to the Song of Solomon! ...
Open your Bible to Song 6. Let me set the background. You remember that the wedding has already started, that the wedding night has occurred, but in the Middle East the wedding feasts can last for days. This week we are still looking at the ceremonial pronouncements and the wedding dance....
This is our final week with the Song of Solomon. To tell you the truth, I’m sad about it. I never thought that would be the case when I read over this book at the beginning of the quarter. Let’s pick up the last few verses of the Song. Remember last week we ended with Shulamith talking about her youth and how she “was a wall” (as opposed to a “door”), meaning that she was a virgin when she became married. The result, she says, is that she brings value and contentment to the marriage. Let’s dive into our study of the Song of Solomon!...
