Category Archives: Daily Devotions

The man clearly desires the woman in Song of Songs 7 in an overtly sexual way.  He desires intimacy and he is intimate in his description of the hidden treasures of her body.  In response, though, the woman is equally eager for … Continue reading →

At the beginning of chapter 7 of Song of Songs the man praises the woman in the most complete and systematic fashion.  Nothing has been hidden by the woman and, physically he systematically covers the womans revealed body with kisses.  To … Continue reading →

Putting on a show seems less necessary as couples grow more familiar with each other.  However, the imagery of Song of Songs 6 seems to imply that the woman is putting on a show for her man.  Surprisingly others seem … Continue reading →

The beauty of Song of Songs is noticed in the details.  The time taken to see and be seen is worth the effort.  Lovers need to learn to read each other.  This comes in three stages:  Observation, Interpretation and Application.  … Continue reading →

The female in Song of Songs has an anxiety dream.  These are dreams in which one fears a future event or circumstance and works through the possibilities of its happening.  The dreamer is barred from fulfilling their wishes by something beyond their … Continue reading →

Against ‘Settling Down’ (Iain Provan) Eros calls us to affirmation, but it also calls us to respect.  The most noticeable feature of 4:1-5:1, after the strong implication of female powerlessness in 3:6-11, is the way in which the man goes out of … Continue reading →

The latter part of chapter 3 has Solomon rising up in a barren, loveless backdrop of imagery.  The NIV makes assumptions about Solomon and presents him as though he was approaching in majesty.  For example the first word in verse … Continue reading →

The first five verses of Song of Songs 3 involve an erotic dream that the woman of the song has about her lover.  It is to be contrasted with the latter half of the chapter where Solomon uses his power to … Continue reading →

The man entices the woman to leave her sanctuary with other women and come out into the open with him.  He promises protection from men who might want to do her harm, but most of all he promises her adventure … Continue reading →

Physical strength and prowess are not essential for love, but they are to be admired.  The woman in Song of Songs compares her lover to a gazelle.  In other words her lover is sure footed and swift in the coutryside.  … Continue reading →