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The Song of Songs: Chapter 7 In the last verse of Chapter six, we read for the first time that the man calls the woman “the Shulammite.” This seems to be a nickname for her; it is based on the…

The Song of Songs: Chapter 6 Most counselors would undoubtedly agree that the five most common reasons for conflict in a marriage are communication breakdown, financial issues and problems, sexual difficulties, problems with in-laws, and disagreements about raising children. In…

The Song of Songs: Chapter 5 In the second verse of chapter 5, we don’t know how much time has passed. Solomon opens this next passage after the wedding and honeymoon night. We can gather that what takes place here…

The Song of Songs: Chapter 4 Up until chapter four, the woman has done most of the talking in Solomon’s literary discourse. Noticeably, the speaker now switches to him; this is his longest passage of dialogue. This chapter immediately follows…

The Song of Songs: Chapter 3 Before we get any further into the Song of Solomon, we ought to note that some readers interpret this book symbolically as God’s love for the nation of Israel. We, however, are looking at…

The Song of Songs: Chapter 2 The spark is lit. The man and the woman are mutually attracted to each other both outwardly and inwardly. As the love song moves along, we find that they are spending time together and…

The Song of Songs: Chapter 1 The Song of Songs, also known as The Song of Solomon, is among the LEAST read books in the Bible. Its language is stunningly beautiful, rich in metaphors and similes; this language is at…

Ecclesiastes: Chapter 12 To those of us who are young, healthy and vibrant the teacher says enjoy this time of your life and remember to be thankful to God for these blessings. To the rest of us who are sliding…

Ecclesiastes: Chapter 11 The teacher has spent ten chapters telling us why life without direction from God has no meaning. Now he turns to giving advice as to how to spend this life. He gives four pieces of advice that…

Ecclesiastes: Chapter 10 “You fool!” This admonishment is not uncommon in our day and usually is applied to someone who does not do what obviously needs to be done. This chapter is full of warnings against being or following a…