Reading Time: 4 minutes
For centuries scholars have wrestled with the “natural” meaning of the Song of Songs. Is its meaning to be understood literally or figuratively? . . .
+The Lookout
September 24 | Application (‘In the Eye of the Beholder’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Some say love is blind—but I disagree. Real love can see quite well, but it chooses to accept (or graciously overlook) the loved one’s imperfections. . . .
September 24 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Lord Speaks” (Song of Songs 1:1-8; 2:4, 16-17; 8:6-7), by Mark Scott.
September 17 | The Friends Speak
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Not only did the wife admire her husband, and not only did the husband describe his wife, but the friends of the couple also spoke about the couple’s love for one another. . . .
September 17 | Application (‘What Will You Bring to the Wedding?’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The bride and groom don’t come to the wedding ceremony empty-handed. They bring their unique personalities, strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, habits, and hang-ups. . . .
September 17 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Friends Speak” (Song of Songs 1:4b-8; 3:1-11), by Mark Scott.
September 10 | The Husband Speaks
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The woman in the Song of Songs took her sense of romance from the closeness and affection of her husband and being desired by him. The man took his romance from the sight, smell, and touch of his wife. . . .
September 10 | Application (‘Tell Her’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
If God has blessed you with a noble wife, thank him—and tell her. . . .
September 10 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Husband Speaks” (Song of Songs 1:15; 4:1-15), by Mark Scott.