Solomon admires the beauty of his bride.
BibleGateway: Song of Solomon 4 ESV Text: Song of Solomon 4 Song of Solomon 4 (Listen) Solomon Admires His Bride’s Beauty He 4:1 Behold, you are… Read More »Solomon admires the beauty of his bride.
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The bride dreams of searching for and finding her beloved. Solomon arrives for their wedding.
BibleGateway: Song of Solomon 3 ESV Text: Song of Solomon 3 Song of Solomon 3 (Listen) The Bride’s Dream 3:1 On my bed by night I sought… Read More »The bride dreams of searching for and finding her beloved. Solomon arrives for their wedding.
The bride describes her courtship with the king, their wedding, and their consummation of the marriage.
BibleGateway: Song of Solomon 2 ESV Text: Song of Solomon 2 Song of Solomon 2 (Listen) 2:1 I am a rose1 of Sharon, a lily of the… Read More »The bride describes her courtship with the king, their wedding, and their consummation of the marriage.
The poetry of Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, records romantic dialogues between a king (Solomon) and his bride. The relationship between this king and his bride serves as a beautiful metaphor for the relationship between Christ and His bride, the church.
BibleGateway: Song of Solomon 1 ESV Text: Song of Solomon 1 Song of Solomon 1 (Listen) 1:1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s. The Bride… Read More »The poetry of Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, records romantic dialogues between a king (Solomon) and his bride. The relationship between this king and his bride serves as a beautiful metaphor for the relationship between Christ and His bride, the church.
The basis of Luther’s famous hymn, “A Mighty Fortress,” Psalm 46 paints a picture of security in the midst of conflict and tumult. Whatever battles or hardships or threats or dangers we may face, our mighty Lord is with us to protect us in this life and in eternity.
BibleGateway: Psalm 46 ESV Text: Psalm 46 Psalm 46 (Listen) God Is Our Fortress To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.1… Read More »The basis of Luther’s famous hymn, “A Mighty Fortress,” Psalm 46 paints a picture of security in the midst of conflict and tumult. Whatever battles or hardships or threats or dangers we may face, our mighty Lord is with us to protect us in this life and in eternity.
Jesus heals a leper, the servant of a centurion, the mother-in-law of Peter, and many others. Two men learn that following Jesus comes with an earthly cost. Jesus calms a storm on the sea. Jesus drives demons out of two men and into a herd of pigs.
BibleGateway: Matthew 8 ESV Text: Matthew 8 Matthew 8 (Listen) Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him.… Read More »Jesus heals a leper, the servant of a centurion, the mother-in-law of Peter, and many others. Two men learn that following Jesus comes with an earthly cost. Jesus calms a storm on the sea. Jesus drives demons out of two men and into a herd of pigs.
Jesus speaks against hypocritical judging, exhorts us to pray to the Father for all good things, teaches the golden rule, warns His followers to beware of false prophets, and encourages each of us to build his house on the rock of His Word. The crowds are astonished at the authority with which Jesus teaches.
BibleGateway: Matthew 7 ESV Text: Matthew 7 Matthew 7 (Listen) Judging Others 7:1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce… Read More »Jesus speaks against hypocritical judging, exhorts us to pray to the Father for all good things, teaches the golden rule, warns His followers to beware of false prophets, and encourages each of us to build his house on the rock of His Word. The crowds are astonished at the authority with which Jesus teaches.
Solomon describes the physical deterioration that we experience as we age, encouraging us to know the Lord while we are young. “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
BibleGateway: Ecclesiastes 12 ESV Text: Ecclesiastes 12 Ecclesiastes 12 (Listen) Remember Your Creator in Your Youth 12:1 Remember also your Creator in the days of your… Read More »Solomon describes the physical deterioration that we experience as we age, encouraging us to know the Lord while we are young. “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
Solomon continues teaching the way of wisdom in an unpredictable world.
BibleGateway: Ecclesiastes 11 ESV Text: Ecclesiastes 11 Ecclesiastes 11 (Listen) Cast Your Bread upon the Waters 11:1 Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find… Read More »Solomon continues teaching the way of wisdom in an unpredictable world.
Solomon teaches the way of wisdom in an unpredictable world.
BibleGateway: Ecclesiastes 10 ESV Text: Ecclesiastes 10 Ecclesiastes 10 (Listen) 10:1 Dead flies make the perfumer’s ointment give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom… Read More »Solomon teaches the way of wisdom in an unpredictable world.
All people face impending death. Solomon advises us to eat, to drink, and to work, enjoying life on earth while we have it. Wisdom is greater than might. Wisdom is greater than folly.
BibleGateway: Ecclesiastes 9 ESV Text: Ecclesiastes 9 Ecclesiastes 9 (Listen) Death Comes to All 9:1 But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how… Read More »All people face impending death. Solomon advises us to eat, to drink, and to work, enjoying life on earth while we have it. Wisdom is greater than might. Wisdom is greater than folly.
The wise man obeys earthly authority. The wise man fears the Lord. While we cannot make sense of everything that happens in this world, we trust that the will of the Lord prevails.
BibleGateway: Ecclesiastes 8 ESV Text: Ecclesiastes 8 Ecclesiastes 8 (Listen) Keep the King’s Command 8:1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a… Read More »The wise man obeys earthly authority. The wise man fears the Lord. While we cannot make sense of everything that happens in this world, we trust that the will of the Lord prevails.