The Basics: A Brief Overview of Song of Solomon
The Basics course is designed to help brothers and sisters in Christ, who have a desire for a brief study over each of the books of the Bible. While being more than just a timeline, it is designed to give a person a more realistic overview of the entire Bible. As well as pointing out different highlights along the way. Imagine riding in a car and seeing exit signs for a town. Each sign gives a brief glimpse of what is inside, while if you wanted to thoroughly investigate the town you would have to take the exit. This series is a collected work of the books of the Bible while continuing to drive past each of the exits. I would encourage you to take any exit and allow the Lord God to direct your path to where He would guide.
The Bible is written into 66 different books. Each one unique on its own but designed to be with its other collected works.
Cautionary Note: This work is not to argue for the authenticity of the Bible nor is it to argue over the mechanics of how God used man to write His Words. This is designed as an overview for someone to review the book in passing. Nevertheless, we here at Mill House Ministries believe that the Bible is without error and was written by God, through His divine attributes, through man.
These overviews are sequenced in the below fashion. Each overview is designed to flow in unison.
1.) Introduction
2.) Who wrote it
3.) When did they write it
4.) Key topics
5.) Key sections
6.) Books that interact with each other
7.) Analysis of the Book
As previously stated, if you find yourself drawn to one of these books, please take the time and see what God is wanting to show you in that book.
BASICS COURSE:
Song of Solomon
Introduction
Song of Solomon can be considered one of the least read books in the Bible. It is a poetic dedication of sacrificial love and eternal truth that expounds through the ages.
Who wrote it
We know that King Solomon is the author of this book.
When did they write it
While we do not know the exact time of the writing of this book, we can narrow it to King Solomon’s life around 931 B.C. [1]
Key topics
The Song of Solomon is poetry with significance. While each word might be read over as a poem, it should be take as seriously as any other book of the Bible. The topics discussed very but are centered around love, God, man, marriage, Israel, and purity.
Key sections
The sections are more of scenes within a play and should be read as a whole. The book is short and, if given the proper time and appreciation, a true jewel within other jewels of scripture.
Books that interact with each other
There is no simple book that interacts with Song of Solomon. However, the love depicted does reveal the love Jesus Christ has for us; thus we can see the uniqueness and drive God has to save us throughout every other book of the Bible.
Analysis of the Book
I must confess, this book is one at which I myself have spent not near enough time in. Song of Solomon is a book with power and true character reflection of the individual, but also how God desires to be in a relationship with His people Israel as well as the Church. Dr. J. Vernon McGee in Briefings the Bible states that there are four themes to which have been connected to this book.
The first theme is the establishment of a wedding, the unique design of what God has instituted. The second theme is the love God has for His nation, Israel. The third theme is a representation of Christ with the Church. Finally, the fourth theme is Christ’s unique communion with the individual. He loves us and Song of Solomon is a book where this is reflected in poetic brilliance.
Hold until relieved our Blessed Hope is coming,
JL
[1] https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-wisdom-books/Songs