2. Who wrote it? Who wrote it? – Maybe Solomon (971-931 B.C.) What is it? What is it? – Allegory? – Anthology? – Solomon & Shulammite? – Shepherd Motif? – Unified, coherent narrative?

3. The Song The Song – Chapters 1-2: Yearning – Chapters 3:1-6:3: She dreams – Chapters 6:4-8:4: More yearning – Chapter 8:5-14: Consummation

4. What if I’m single? What if I’m single? – Let Jesus be your satisfaction – Let Scripture be your standard What if I’m married? What if I’m married? – Ask for help – Walk with Jesus – Work at your marriage