Outline and Notes
List of Characters 2
Biography 3
Outline 4
Chapter 1 5
Chapter 2 6
Chapter 3 9
Chapter 4 10
Chapter 5 15
Chapter 6 17
Chapter 7 18
Chapter 8 19
Taught by Ernest Johnson
At the McLoud Pentecostal Holiness Church

List of Characters
1. The Bridegroom, designated “Him”, “My Beloved”, and as “Solomon”.
2. The Bride referred to as “My Love”, My Fair-one”, My Spouse”, ‘My sister”, and “The Shulamite”.
3. The Church is called “My Mother”.
4. The Human Race is called the Bridegroom’s “Mother”
5. The Saved and Sanctified are the “Virgins”
6. Christians, walking straight and according to pattern, are the “Upright”
7. Genuinely Born-Again Christians, the “Daughters of Jerusalem”
8. New Converts, or Small Children or Christian Parents, the “Kids”
9. Worldly Church Members, not the Children of God, the “Mother’s Children”
10. Sinners- daughters of the world- not of God or of the Church, the “Daughters”
11. Sons of the World, the unregenerates, not of God or of the church, “The Sons”
12. Ministers, the “Watchman” (that go about the city)
13. Higher ecclesiastical authorities, the “Watchman”, (keeper of the walls)
14. A notable company, the “Queens”
15. An honorable company, possessing no family authority, the “Concubines”
16. Underprivileged Christian, the “Little Sister”
Biography
Of
Ernest Johnson
Ernest Johnson was born at ELReno, Oklahoma on May 13, 1920. He grew up in and around the Pentecostal Holiness Church all of his life. He graduated Central High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1939.
Dan T. Muse who latter became the General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Holiness Church encouraged Ernest to enroll at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs Georgia. Earnest enrolled and graduated in 1941 from the Junior College.
He signed up for the draft in the summer of 1941. Ernest Johnson’s name was drawn out of a basket by Franklin Roosevelt as number 2 in the draft. He told them he was planning to continue his education in order to become a minister, but Ernest was still drafted and spent 4 years, 3 months and 20 days serving his country.
After being discharged from the military, Ernest enrolled at Southwestern College in Oklahoma City and was a member of the first Graduation Class of 1950.
He pastored churches in Oklahoma, California, Kansas, and Arizona.
In 1979 Ernest enrolled at Southern Bible Seminary in Kansa City. He completed the correspondence courses offered there and earned his Master’s Degree.
Later, He studied at Trinity Seminary and College at Centerville Indiana and received an “Doctor of Divinity” degree in 1982.
Song of Solomon
Outline
Author –Solomon according to tradition
Its right to a place in the Bible has been defended by many saintly souls in all ages. They have regarded it as a spiritual allegory representing the holy affections existing between God and His chosen people, or Christ and his church
I. It is an oriental poem, the expressions of which can only be properly interpreted by a mature spiritual mind.
The theme- The Bridegroom representing Christ; The bride, the Church
1. Spiritual communion between the Bride and the heavenly Bridegroom.
(Ch. 1:1- 2:7)
2. The bride misses her companion and seeks him (Ch 2:8- 3:5)
3. The discourse of the Bride and Bridegroom on their mutual love and graces of each other (Ch 3:6- 8:14)
II. Key thought “My beloved” the believers title for Christ (Ch 2:16)
III. Companion passage, the 45th Psalm.
IV. Side lights-
The Heavenly Bridegroom
1. His love covers all defects of the Bride, (Ch 4:7)
2. He rejoices over her (Isaiah 62: 5)
3. He gave his life for her, (Ch 5:25)
4. He will come to claim her as his own (Mt 25:6)
The Bride
1. Loves the Bride Groom (Ch 2: 16)
2. Feels her unworthiness (Ch 1:5)
3. Has been purified and dressed in spotless robes (Rev 19:8)
4. Wears the jewels of divine grace (Isaiah 61: 10)
5. Issues the invitations to the wedding (Rev 22:17)
V. The marriage supper
Prepared by the Father for the Son (Matt 22:2)
Costly preparations made (Matt 22:4)
Invitations to a great honor (Rev 19:9)
Invitations scorned by many (Matt 22:5)
Invitations include all classes (Matt 22:10)
Neglect of wedding garments leads to exclusion from (Matt 22:11- 13)
Chapter 1
1:1 The author
1:2 Bride desires his love
Better than what she possess
1:3 Give the good things (healing ointment)
Others love Him as well as myself
1:4 Draw me (closer together) we will follow
(His chambers) close connection to him
(Glad and rejoice) happy of his presence
Something we will remember
Wine makes happy but this is better
In our right mind we love him
1:5 I am black (v6- because of being in the sun)
I may not be the best looking
Everyone takes notice
1:6 (Look not) I have other qualities he looks on
(Mothers children) the world doesn’t like me
They tried to take advantage of her
I didn’t have to take care of my looks
1:7 I want to know more about you
My soul longs for you
I want to know where you are
Why should I look for another
1:8 Go find another shepherd
1:9 Strength to fight the battles (how do we compare Jesus)
1:10 He is good looking and has jewels to draw attention
1:11 Means of protection
1:12 While the king is around, I will perfume to attract his attention
1:13 I have got his attention, so he stays close to me
1:14 I can even know where he is in his work
1:15 Repeat being fair
Eyes intent- inviting- eyes of the soul
1:16 Fair- pleasant, green bed alive growing
1:17 Cedar – fir- strength & beauty
Chapter 2
2:1 I am bridegroom
Rose of Sharon- not bragging on himself
Rose known for its beauty and fragrance
This rose does not delight its self in fat soils
1. Thrives best in lean ground
2. Isaiah 53: 2, “ For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a
root out of dry ground”
Lilly of the Valleys
Emblem of purity as well as beauty
Fragrance is great
Grows in the world swamp and marshy mess
Lifting head above filth
Matt 6:28-30
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed
like one of these.
30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
2:2 As the lily among the thorns
Thorns - sinners of the world
Thorns came by Adam’s fall
Thorns worthless, useless
They are hurtful
Choke the seed- Hinder good fruit
Their end is to burned
Lily among thorns- scratched – torn
Ezekiel 2:6
6 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words,
though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
Among thorns still harmless- Beautiful- Fragrant- innocence- purity
Lily uses sunshine and rain to develop a heavenly nature
Thorns produce barbs and pricks
Matthew 6:28-29
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like
one of these.
2:3 “As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons”
Known as the orange tree
1. Proverbs 25:11 “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
2. Can have foliage, blossoms and fruit at the same time
Trees of the woods, seasonal trees
Sons of the world
Good appearance when everything is favorable
Chapter 2 cont.
Delight in the shadow
Isaiah 32:2 “As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.”
Isaiah 25: 4 “ A refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat”
I Kings 19:4 Elijah sat under a juniper tree
Isaiah 28:12 “Ye shall cause the weary to rest”
Matt 11: 24 “ Come unto me all ye that labor”
There is food for the hungry, rest for the weary
a) 1 Peter 2:3 “taste that the Lord is gracious”
b) Romans 7:22 “I delight in the law of the Lord after the inward man”
c) Psalms 19:10 “More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much
fine gold: sweeter also than the honey and the honeycomb”
2:4 Banqueting house- feasting, protection
Banner flags- protection
1. He never leaves out love
2: 5 Flagons- raisin cakes
Comfort me with apples (oranges)
Sick of love
2:6 Under my head (strength to lift up)
Closeness of his presence
2:7 Daughter of Jerusalem
Do anything to please him
2:8 Voice of my beloved (voice of bridegroom)
Leaping and skipping (happiness)
2:9 Always close by
2:10 Calling of the Bride (Christ and Bride)
2:11 Spring is here (hardships are over)
2:12 The time is right for new life
2:13 The time is right come away
2:14 The Bride is close enough to know the Bridegroom is near
2:15 Little foxes (jackal) smallest foxes
Usually in packs destroy vineyards
Bride keeper of vineyard
1. The Lord’s vineyard
2. John 15:1-2
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in
me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that
beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”
Chapter 2 cont.
3. Foxes let in by the bride
a) Little foxes means faults
b) They sap our spiritual lives
c) They eat the tender fruit and bark
d) Psalms 19:12-13- “Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Little foxes grow big
Jeremiah 17:10, “I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins,
even to give every man according to his ways, and according to
the fruit of his doings.”
Vain glory – bitter feelings
Pride- self-righteousness
Characteristic of the fox or jackal
a) Does not walk upright
b) Hidden under leaves
Noted for friendships with serpents
Foxes are noted for their cunning craftiness
Ezekiel 13:4, “O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts”
Act as dead to lure it’s victim
When caught in a snare- acts as dead
a) The old man does not want to die
b) Cannot be tamed for the Christian life
Imamates the family dog
There are many imitations of God’s people (Matt 7:21-23)
2:16 Belonging to each other
2:17 I know you are out there
Chapter 3
3:1 He was here, but where is he now
3:2 I sought him but he was gone
Some believe that Christ was going to come but something held him back
3:3 Seeking for him
3:4 Lost, found, and brought home
3:5 when he is close by, do not disturb
3:6 He is ready to take the Bride
3:7 The armies of heaven are about us
3:8 Protection from nightly fears
3:9-10 The best that can be made
Paved with love
3:11 His greatness as he is about to take the Bride
Chapter 4
4:1a “Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold , thou art fair; thou hast doves eyes within thy locks”
The Bride groom address the bride
1. Seven attractive features
2. Beginning with the eyes
a) Locks of hair d) Lips
b) Teeth e) Neck
c) Temples f) Breast
3. Seven is a complete number
Of the world 4
The divine 3
Behold thou art fair
Behold is stronger than “to look” or a glance or see
Fixing the eyes upon the object, a continual looking
Attracts the Brides attention from herself consciences
He calls her fair repeating it
Verily, Verily (of Christ)
We fail to appreciate the Lord’s attention
He is interested in our spiritual development
The likeness of his image
Original condition Isaiah 1:6, “From the sole of the foot even unto the head
there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they
have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.
The Lord found us in a pitiful condition
2 Corinthians 3:2,3,7,18
“Fair” Thought of brightness or brilliancy
The bride is not only beautiful; she is radiantly lovely
Beauty achieved by gazing on the Lord
a) Keep our eyes fixed on the Lord
b) Trials, disappointments, heartaches, misunderstandings, criticisms
Hebrews 12:2, “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for
the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set
down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Thou hast doves eyes
Eye is the real character of men
Doves eyes are large, innocent, and beautiful
The light of the body, and the windows of the soul
Your eyes reflect you
Matthew 6:22, “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”
Brides eye is not blurred vision, nor short sighted, nor far-sighted, nor colored blind, nor crossed-eyed, or seeing doubles
Chapter 4 cont.
4:1b “Thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead”
Hair of goats (angora) resembling human hair
Michael, Was David’s wife
Mount Gilead is west of Jordan 60 or 70 miles, 200 feet high, by Jordan river
Massive wall along eastern horizon
Lined with goats like human hair
Hair receives the strength from the head
Christ the head
Long hair indicates healthy head
Matthew 10:30, “The very hairs of your head are all numbered”
Hair is submission to the Lord
Requires time and patience
Requires daily attention
4: 2 “Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which came up from the washing;
whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them.”
Human teeth and sheep’s teeth are similar
Sheep are -Innocent and harmless
Sheep before shearing
The Bride is Blood washed
Decayed teeth misery
Uneven teeth unsightly
1 Peter 2:5, “As lively stones, are built up a spiritual house”
“Everyone bears twins”
Fruitfulness of the Bride
“None is barren”
We must be like Him
2 Peter 1:5-8
5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue;
and to virtue knowledge;
6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience;
and to patience godliness;
7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly
kindness charity.
8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you
that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of
our Lord Jesus Christ.
4:3a “Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely:”
Scarlet thread used by Rehab
Runs through the bible as the blood of Jesus
Sprinkling of the blood on the door post
Chapter 4 cont.
Tongue and lips are the organs of the heart
Proverbs 23:7, “As he (a man) thinketh in his heart, so is he”
Proverbs 4:23, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life”
Lips of the leper covered
Ephesians 4:29, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
“Thy speech is comely”
Unregenerate man, Romans 3:13, “Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:”
Psalms 140:3, “They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.”
(Christians) Psalms 63:5, “My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:”
Proverbs 14:3, “In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Psalms 34:13, “ Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Proverbs 18:21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 21:23, “Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 12:18, “There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 15:4, “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
The mouth is the looking glass that reveals the contents of the heart
4:3b “Thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks.”
Talmudic- (Hebrew) cheeks are called pomegranates of the face
Her hair seems to serve as a vale
Reddish purple- indicates sound spiritual health
The blood of Christ covering the soul
4: 4 Thy neck is like the tower of David built for an armory,
David a man of war preparing for Solomon’s reign of peace
Only territory taken what God appointed
Armory turned into a museum
Chapter 4 cont.
Bucklers or shield defensive weapons of war
Protects against the enemy
Stops the fiery darts
Protects the heart, abdomen, limbs, and feet
Mother to son- this is thy father’s shield, Preserve it, Either bring back the shield
or be brought back on it
We are in warfare
We are to liberate men from sin, the price has been paid
Must be trained to handle shield and sword
Sword of the Spirit, The word of God
We are the triumphant
4: 5 “Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed among
the lilies.”
Breasts are to nourish the young
Breastplate of priest- two pieces
Urim and thummim – Lights and perfection
Aaron bore them on his heart
1Thessialians 5:8, “Putting on the breastplate of faith and love;”
Faith and love twins that develop together
Roes- antelope family
Beautiful and timid
Harmless- feeds among the lilies
James 3:14-16
14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
4:6 “Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and
to the hill of frankincense.”
In the morning enjoy the fragrance
4: 7 “Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.”
The Bride of Christ has no spot
Ephesians 5:27, “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
4: 8 “Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of
Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions’ dens, from the mountains of the
leopards.”
Come and see where we are come from
4: 9 “Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one
of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.”
Ravished heart- Love
Chapter 4 cont.
4:10 “How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the
smell of thine ointments than all spices!
Thy love , better than earthly good
wine- stimulated and deadly affect
4:11 “Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under thy
tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.
Honey means energy, Milk means strength
4:12 “A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain
sealed.
Garden of Eden
4:13 “Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire,
with spikenard,
Pomegranates- red of the cheeks- health
Garden- spiritual fruit
4:14 “Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense;
myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:
more from verse 13
4:15 “A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon.
Water for strength and groweth
John 4:10, Jesus and the woman at the well
John 7:37-38
37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying,
If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
Revelations 7:17
17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall
lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
4:16 “Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the
spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.
Things that causes the fragrance to flow
Chapter 5
5:1 How Bride groom has enjoyed the Bride
5:2 Bride talking about herself
Disciples in the garden asleep
John 3:29
29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
Rev 3:20
20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
5:3 All ready gone to bed and have to get up
Job 29:14
14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Luke 15:22
22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him;
and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
Rev 3:18
18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
5:4 She longed for the Bridegroom
5:6 To late when God calls
5:7 Watchman-ministers
Trouble for bride and God’s people
Eliminate all feelings of God
Watchman found her but not him
They wounded me- persecutions- physical violence
They took my vial- taking away all religion
Removing the vial makes a common person
5:8 Daughters of Jerusalem - born again
More determined to find him
Persecutions didn’t stop her
In the wilderness but not of it
If ye find him- both looking
Sick of love-love sick
It affects mentally, physically, and spiritually
Jesus had eleven apostles, he appeared to Mary Magdalene first
5:9 Daughters of Jerusalem address the bride
Fairest of all the Church
A real example to all
Chapter 5 cont.
5:10 My beloved- bridegroom
White and ruddy- chiefest
Description of the bridegroom, verse 10 through 16
5:11 Head fine gold
God head of Jesus
God man subject to temptation (Hebrews 2:10)
“ For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Eternal youth- no gray hairs
“Same yesterday, Today, and forever”
5:12 Eyes- doves pure loving
Milk- exceedingly white
Fitly set- perfect manners
Waters- (Hebrews 2:17-18)
“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.”
5:13 Cheeks of spices- beautiful and fragrant
Lips purity-
“I will be- Be thou clean- (Leper cleansed)
“Son, be of good cheer, thy sins be forgiven thee” (Man with Palsy healed)
“Woman thou art loosed from thine infirmity” (Woman bound eighteen years)
5:14 “As gold rings”- signet or seal
Joseph in Egypt- rulers seal
Son of God has the seal- (Ephesians 4:30 and 2Corinthians 1: 22)
Set in beryl- crystallite- greenish blue- mercy
His belly as bright ivory- elephant tusks
Christ’s spotless humanity
Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief
Overlaid with sapphire- blue color
Heavenly perfection or purity
5:15 Marble great beauty of color- takes a fine polish
Christ’s legs supported
Set upon sockets of Gold
Very man- very God
His countenance- hold together
Lebanon- beauty- fragrance- fruitfulness
Excellent as cedars- fragrance and beauty
Cedar not seasonal tree- no change
5:16 Mouth perfectly formed
Mouth reveals pleasing and character
“Yea, he is altogether lovely”
Lovely-love- to produce love
My friend- friend that Sticketh closer than a brother
Chapter 6
6:1 The church seeks the Lord
More out of there besides just me
Seek him together
6:2 I know just where to find Him
Feed in the garden
Gather those things needful for the kingdom
Feedeth among the lilies (God smells our fragrance)
6:3 Constant unity (belongs to each other)
6:4 Recognize his beauty
Jerusalem place of worship
Protected with the army (God’s people, His army)
6:5 Turn away (fear the Lord)
God’s power overcomes us
Flock of goats make the hill white (pure)
6:6 Beauty of the mouth
Washing (cleansing)
Bear twins (happy to produce)
All are capable of producing
6:7 Pomegranate (Blood of Jesus)
Color of health
Locks help show off the health
6:8 Bride of Christ is well numbered
The entire attendants are there
6:9 Meets the qualifications of the bride
Undefiled (PURITY, holiness)
Only one chosen
All recognize her qualities
Highest place of honor
6:10 Bridegroom speaking
looking for his coming
Moon and sun are a reflection of Christ
Protected by the armies of heaven
6:11 He inspects the fruits
To see the growth
To see if the plants are still alive
6:12 My soul rejoiced of what I saw
She was ready
She had all the protection she needed
6:13 Return mentioned 4 times
Christ beholds his children
What will Christ see in us
We have a great following (armies)
Chapter 7
7:1 Beautiful feet- saints feet- Bridegroom- Talks
Psalms 40:2
2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my
feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
Isaiah 52:7
7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Eph 6:15
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
You are the beautiful works of God
7:2 Navel- the center of Life
Belly like a heap of wheat- don’t have to go hungry
Beauty of lilies about her
7:3 Breast- two- bear twins
7:4 Neck holds upright- not ashamed
Eyes shine forth happiness
Nose looking toward Damascus- to be captured
7:5 Head like Carmel- where the sheep graze
Hair like purple- royalty
The king is looking on
7:6 Fair, pleasant, delights
7:7 Stature like a palm tree- upright- not bent over
Breasts- to satisfy the children’s growth
7:8 Hold the Bride
Clusters of the vine- blossoms
Apples – oranges have a smell
7:9 Wine – energy and strength
Goes down- enjoying the taste
7:10 Bride speaks here
We are Christ’s bride
He desires us
7:11 Let us go forth to do the work of the Lord
Lodge in the protected villages
7:12 Lots of vineyards are producing
They may need water- or fertilizer
They we will enjoy our labor
7:13 Mandrakes, Genesis 30:14, Reuben, Leah, Rachel
Pleasant fruits- Spiritual fruits
Talents presented
Chapter 8
8:1 Love of the church to Christ (Bride talking)
Waiting to be part of the group
8:2 Brought home (catching away)
Wine – energy
Pomegranate- health
8:3 Head upheld (even our thinking)
Right hand (next to him)
Embrace me (help in weakness)
8:4 No one to interfere between me and my love
8:5 The Lord is coming for the Bride
I raised thee up (living under the influence of Christ)
Apple tree (orange) always blossoms and has fruit
Brought thee forth (Christ sent from God)
8:6 Close relationship to Christ
Love strong as death (Christ even died for us)
Jealousy is cruel (can be good or bad)
8:7 Nothing can take away the love of Christ
Nothing stands in the ways of God’s love
Give up all for God’s love
Matt 19:29, “ And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters,
or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an
hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
8:8 and 9 Calling of the Gentiles
8:10 Jews are favorite of God
Perfectly build for God
We found favor of God when we accepted Him
8:11 We are keepers of God’s vineyard
He expects fruit
We are to bring forth fruit meet for repentance
8:12 Brides vineyard is to be kept
Solomon’s (Christ’s) vineyards is so much greater but should not stop us from
keeping ours in good shape
8:13 Dwellest in the garden
Close by (before me)
Everyone hears his voice
Help us to hear the voice of God
We maybe to busy
8:14 Prayer for Christ’s coming
Make haste
Rev 22:20, “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus. He is on the mountain ready to come
