2. Overview of song of solomon
Background
A record of King Solomon in his younger days courting, marrying, and loving his lady: the Shulamite woman who was a simple country girl.
An example of Godly passion and purity.
To be used to strengthen marriages because it shows how to be self-controlled before marriage, considerate and complimentary during marriage, and how to work through conflicts.

3. Overview of song of solomon
Survey
Courtship and Dating (1:1-3:5)
The Title (1:1); The Couple’s Endearing Compliments (1:2-2:7); Visit From the Groom (2:8-17); The Bride’s First Dream (3:1-3)
The Wedding and Honeymoon (3:6-5:1)
The Wedding Procession (3:6-11); The Woman’s Beauty (4:1-7)
The Groom’s Invitation (4:8-16); In the Garden (5:1)
The Marriage (5:2-8:14)
Bride’s Second Dream (5:2-8); Description of Husband (5:9-16); Finding the Beloved (6:1-3); Admiration of Beauty (6:4-13); The King’s Admiration (7:1-9); Wife’s Plan for a Tryst (7:10-8:4); Value of Love & Chastity (8:8-12); Joy of Love (8:13-14)

4. Overview of song of solomon
Keys
Key Word: Beloved (or love)
Key Verses: 2:16 & 8:6-7
Key Message: A song depicting the beauty, happiness, and power of faithful love.

5. Overview of song of solomon
Lessons Learned
Love involves humility and works through insecurities.
They were deeply in love and completely committed.
They were sacrificial and patient.
She presented herself a virgin to him.
They were good sexual partners, seeking to please each other.