Song of Solomon 8:5–9 (NKJV) A RELATIVE 5 Who is this coming up from the wilderness, Leaning upon her beloved? I awakened you under the apple tree. There your mother brought you forth; There she who bore you brought you forth. THE SHULAMITE TO HER BELOVED 6 Set me as a seal upon your heart, … Continue reading Back from the Honeymoon
The Love Fest Continues
Song of Solomon 7:7–13 (NKJV) 7 This stature of yours is like a palm tree, And your breasts like its clusters. 8 I said, “I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of its branches.” Let now your breasts be like clusters of the vine, The fragrance of your breath like … Continue reading The Love Fest Continues
Beautiful Intimacy
Song of Solomon 7:1–6 (NKJV) THE BELOVED 7:1 How beautiful are your feet in sandals, O prince’s daughter! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skillful workman. 2 Your navel is a rounded goblet; It lacks no blended beverage. Your waist is a heap of wheat Set … Continue reading Beautiful Intimacy
The Virtuous Wife
Proverbs 31:10–19 (NKJV) 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, And … Continue reading The Virtuous Wife
Relationships
Proverbs 27:9–16 (NKJV) 9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel. 10 Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend, Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. … Continue reading Relationships
A Strong Tower
Proverbs 18:10–24 (NKJV) 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. 11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. 12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. 13 He who answers a matter before … Continue reading A Strong Tower
The Beginning of the Law (Exodus 20:22 – 21:11)
After the giving of the Ten Commandments (Decalogue), the Lord began to instruct Moses in how the nation should handle daily life in an ethical way. Some of the laws were for worship, others were for business dealings, some for marriage and family concerns. The laws spoken of the this passage had to do with … Continue reading The Beginning of the Law (Exodus 20:22 – 21:11)
A Funeral and a Wedding (Genesis 23-24)
In this passage, Abraham loses his wife Sarah in chapter 23, then sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac in chapter 24. Sarah dies after the fulfillment of the promise of a son. Abraham wanted to give her a proper burial, but had no proper place in which to inter his wife. He … Continue reading A Funeral and a Wedding (Genesis 23-24)
Devoted To You 