1. Song of Solomon

2. Background Song of Solomon is also called Canticles The author is Solomon, who is described in 1 Kings 4:29-34 Jews thought this song was representative of God’s love for Israel Christians think it represents Christ’s love for his church (bride) It appears to be a celebration song of Solomon’s marriage to his favorite wife

3. God’s Design for Marriage To propagate the human race – Genesis 1:28 A place for man and woman to have their desire for intimacy fulfilled – 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 God designated that the marriage bed was undefiled – Hebrews 13:4

4. Subjects of the Chapters (As seen in DeHoff’s Bible Handbook) Chapter 1 – the bride’s love for the king Chapter 2 – the bride’s delight in the king’s love Chapter 3:1-5 – the bride’s dream of her lover’s disappearance and her joy in finding him Chapter 3:6-11 – the bridal procession, greeting from the palace ladies Chapter 4 – the king adores his bride

5. Subjects of the Chapters (As seen in DeHoff’s Bible Handbook) Chapter 5 – another dream of her lover’s disappearance, followed by a reunion and her devotion to him Chapter 6 – the Shulammite, the loveliest among the 140 beauties of the palace, is recognized by the king Chapter 7 – mutual devotion of the king and the maiden Chapter 8 – their unquenchable love and undying devotion