The Bible Study Reading PlanSample

SONG OF SOLOMON

As a disclaimer, Song of Songs is by far the most debated book in the Bible from who the author is to how you should view the book to why it's included in the first place. 

AUTHOR:

A large portion of evidence for the authorship of Song of Songs suggests King Solomon, but many scholars disagree. In reality, nobody knows for sure.

DATE:
Since I believe that Song of Songs was written by Solomon, he most likely penned it during the beginning or middle of his reign, possibly around 950 BC.

AUDIENCE:

Song of Songs was most likely written to the people of Israel that looked up to King Solomon.

REASON:

Solomon wrote to show the importance of a holy marriage and how a romantic relationship was to unfold.

THEME:

God's view of marriage and sex.

KEY VERSE:

"Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised." (8:6-7 ESV)

SPLIT:

Praising the Physical Attributes (1:1-2:7), Becoming More Intimate (2:8-3:5), The Procession and Marriage (3:6-5:1), Missing Her Husband (5:2-6:9), The Romance (6:10-8:4), What the Future Holds (8:5-14)

KEY WORDS:

Beloved, Love, Beautiful