What Is the Song of Solomon About? Intro to Love, Sex, and the Bible | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

In this episode we begin our study of Song of Solomon and look at God's good design for love and marriage. Marriage is more than a contract. It is a covenant that reflects God's faithfulness to His people. Believers do not need to shy away from talking about sexuality, because God created it for good. "For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24) Questions this episode answers What is the Song of Solomon about? It is a book of love poetry about a husband and wife. It was written to guide faithful Hebrews in a godly view of love, marriage, and intimacy. Is marriage a covenant or a contract? In Scripture, marriage is a covenant. It reflects God's faithful, committed love for His people, and that commitment gives love a safe place to grow. Should Christians talk about sex? Yes. God created sex as a good part of marriage, and culture has twisted that design. Talking about it with Scripture as our guide helps believers see it the way God does. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Love, Sex, and the Bible 00:31 The Nature of Love and Marriage in Scripture Links God's design for marriage starts in Genesis, and the Bible Study Live retreat in Maui has included a Genesis creation study for women who want to slow down and study together. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices