This portion of sacred Scripture is a divinely inspired love song. Love songs are among the oldest written artifacts of humanity’s ancient heritage. This is undoubtedly because of the power they possess to express the deepest of human emotions. More than a song, this is the “song of songs”—as in a superlative like “King of kings” or “Lord of lords.” It is explicitly identified as a song of Solomon, representing his finest of over one thousand (1 Kings 4:32). Its music extols marriage, celebrating the dignity and purity of God’s design of covenant love between one man and one woman for life. Yet its melody is not man-centered. Marriage interprets, and must be interpreted by, purposes much greater than itself or the sum of its parts. Nothing less than God’s relationship-creating-and-redeeming love captures this ode’s highest charm.

Scripture References: Song of Solomon 1:1

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From Series: "Light for Life: Exploring God-breathed Glory"

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