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 FIFTEEN: Poem IV: Frustration & Delight
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS and PRAYER CONCERNS
II. Read / Listen to Song of Solomon 5:2 – 6:3
a. What are your initial impressions or questions? Notable translation differences?
III. The Honeymoon is Over (vv. 2-7)
a. (vs. 2a) The voice of the woman, who is sleeping alone.
b. (vs. 2b) The husband arrives with lovin’ on his mind.
i. What is Solomon’s 4-fold term of endearment?
c. (vs. 3) The woman’s voice – RRV: “Not now, I have a headache!”
d. (vv. 4-5) The woman describes in graphic detail her husband’s persistence.
e. (vv. 6-7) Too little, too late. Her search does not go well.
IV. A Plea and a Question (vv. 8-9)
a. The woman pleads with the young women of Jerusalem. (See 2:5)
b. The Young Women pose a question.
V. The Woman Sings a Loving Description (vv. 10-16)
a. (See the literal pictures page)
VI. A Joyful Reunion (6:1-3)
a. (vs. 1) The Women of Jerusalem pose a second question.
b. (vs. 2) The woman answers in graphic terms.
c. (vs. 3) Note the progression of this statement when compared to 2:16 and 7:10.
VII. Application
a. Listing the things you appreciate in your spouse will help fan the flames of your love for each other. (1 Peter 3:10-11)
b. When problems arise, focus on the positive aspects of your spouse. (Ephesians 4:32)
VIII. Final Comments, Questions. Close in Prayer
Next Week: Poem V: Bridegroom’s Inner Thoughts
- Read Song of Solomon 6:4 – 7:9 to prepare.
