* TLC Questions From Song of Songs Ch. 1 *
‘I’ve Got a Crush on You”
The Holy Spirit gave to Solomon a Love Song which is a picture of Jesus Christ and His church. It speaks of the greatest love affair this world has ever known. A relationship in which God’s love permeates the soul of mankind and changes lives forever. This supreme and everlasting experience is the center piece of Christianity, and it takes place between Jesus Christ and those who trust in Him. God came near to man in order to woo him into an intimate relationship which begins on this earth and continues throughout eternity with Jesus Christ and His bride, the church.
1. (vs 2) The young bride (you and/or the church) speaks to the Groom, Jesus Christ.
* What do the words ‘kiss’ and ‘kisses’ indicate to you?
* Do you believe the bride questioned the Groom’s love for her?
* Why would this young bride make such a request?
· * What act of the bride and groom seal the marriage ceremony?
* How do you perceive your relationship with Jesus Christ?
* Is your love for Jesus a legalistic act or an intimate experience?
2. (vs 3) There was a ‘fragrance’ brought to Jesus at His birth and at His death.
* What was that ‘fragrance’?
* What do you believe that “fragrance’ reminds us of?
3. (vs 4) The bride is calling out to her husband.
* What kind of a relationship/fellowship does this speak of?
* What compelled her to seek this fellowship?
* How does this line up with 1-John 4:19?
4. (vs 4) His ‘chambers’ would be that secret place of His presence.
* Where do we find that secret place of God’s presence?
* What important thing takes place in His chambers?
* Do we need and invitation or an appointment to enter this place?
* How does this line up with Ephesians 3:14-19?
5. (vs 5-6) The bride’s brothers made her work outside in the sun and she was
dark. Her social status was very low as she was considered a field worker.
* How did she describe herself in her Husband’s sight?
* Was her Husband disappointed in His bride’s appearance?
* Did her past difficulties in life affect His love for her?
* How does this line up with Ephesians 5:25-27?
* How does your Lover, Jesus Christ, see you this very moment?
This young bride was aware of her spots and stains. She wasn't blind to all the reasons why her Lover had every reason to reject her. But yet she was able to say, "Dark am I yet lovely.." (vs 5)
‘I’ve Got a Crush on You”
The Holy Spirit gave to Solomon a Love Song which is a picture of Jesus Christ and His church. It speaks of the greatest love affair this world has ever known. A relationship in which God’s love permeates the soul of mankind and changes lives forever. This supreme and everlasting experience is the center piece of Christianity, and it takes place between Jesus Christ and those who trust in Him. God came near to man in order to woo him into an intimate relationship which begins on this earth and continues throughout eternity with Jesus Christ and His bride, the church.
1. (vs 2) The young bride (you and/or the church) speaks to the Groom, Jesus Christ.
* What do the words ‘kiss’ and ‘kisses’ indicate to you?
* Do you believe the bride questioned the Groom’s love for her?
* Why would this young bride make such a request?
· * What act of the bride and groom seal the marriage ceremony?
* How do you perceive your relationship with Jesus Christ?
* Is your love for Jesus a legalistic act or an intimate experience?
2. (vs 3) There was a ‘fragrance’ brought to Jesus at His birth and at His death.
* What was that ‘fragrance’?
* What do you believe that “fragrance’ reminds us of?
3. (vs 4) The bride is calling out to her husband.
* What kind of a relationship/fellowship does this speak of?
* What compelled her to seek this fellowship?
* How does this line up with 1-John 4:19?
4. (vs 4) His ‘chambers’ would be that secret place of His presence.
* Where do we find that secret place of God’s presence?
* What important thing takes place in His chambers?
* Do we need and invitation or an appointment to enter this place?
* How does this line up with Ephesians 3:14-19?
5. (vs 5-6) The bride’s brothers made her work outside in the sun and she was
dark. Her social status was very low as she was considered a field worker.
* How did she describe herself in her Husband’s sight?
* Was her Husband disappointed in His bride’s appearance?
* Did her past difficulties in life affect His love for her?
* How does this line up with Ephesians 5:25-27?
* How does your Lover, Jesus Christ, see you this very moment?
This young bride was aware of her spots and stains. She wasn't blind to all the reasons why her Lover had every reason to reject her. But yet she was able to say, "Dark am I yet lovely.." (vs 5)
Even though she knew of her imperfections, she was confident that her Husband saw her as a beautiful bride "without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless' (Eph 5:27).
* How could she be so confident that she was 'lovely' in the eyes of her Husband?
* How about you... how does He see you?
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