Victory Fellowship Bible Study
273 23rd St. S.W., Barberton, OH 44203
Wednesdays at 7pm
Rev. Roderick D. Grabski (330) 858-0223
arod4God@neo.rr.com FACEBOOK: Roderick Grabski
CLASS THIRTEEN: Poem II: Praise of Her Beloved
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS and PRAYER CONCERNS
II. Read / Listen to Song of Solomon 2:8 – 3:5
a. What are your initial impressions or questions? Notable translation differences?
III. The Bride and Groom Desire to Hear Each Other’s Voices (2:8-14)
a. (vv. 8-10) The WOMAN (Bride) singing to her Groom.
i. What words here describe anticipation?
b. (vv. 11-14) The MAN (Groom) sings to his bride.
i. What time or event is the groom anticipating?
IV. Beware of the Little Things (2:15)
a. (vs. 15) The voice of either one or both.
i. What little things could harm their courtship at this time?
V. The WOMAN Sings of Her Security in Solomon (2:16-17)
a. (vs. 16) Note the progression of this statement when compared to 6:3 and 7:10.
b. (vs. 17) What is Shulamith’s request?
VI. The WOMAN Sings of a Dream in Anticipation of the Wedding (3:1-5)
a. (vv. 1-4) This is most likely the description of a dream (nightmare?).
i. What is she anxious about?
ii. What is significant about where she brings him?
b. (vs. 5) This is a repetition of 2:7 and a transition to the central section of the wedding day and night.
VII. Application
a. Just as we can recognize the voice of our spouse in a crowd, in the same way, Jesus’ followers know His voice when He speaks to us through the Holy Spirit. (John 10:27-28)
b. Beware of the little things that can creep in and destroy a relationship. White lies, indifference, lack of communication and commitment can be devastating over time. (Ephesians 4:31-32)
c. In marriage we experience a natural protection of love, honor, and devotion to the spouse whom God has given us. (Matthew 19:4-6)
VIII. Final Comments, Questions. Close in Prayer
Next Week: Poem III: In Praise of the Bride - Read Song of Solomon 3:6 – 5:1 to prepare.
