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Studying the Book of Song of Solomon

Why study the Book of the Song of Solomon? The Book of the Song of Solomon is a love story between the king and his beloved bride beginning in their days of courting, to their wedding day and continuing into their married life. The book portrays the ideal relationship between two lovers and celebrates the intimacy of the wedding night and the resolution of conflict within the confines of marriage life. Continue reading Studying the Book of Song of Solomon

Studying the Book of Ecclesiastes

Why study the Book of Ecclesiastes? The Book of Ecclesiastes explains that life has its only true meaning in God. Faith and trust in God, obedience to God and reliance upon God, rather than upon ourselves is absolutely essential to avoid the futility of a life lived only for self. Ecclesiastes proclaims that God sustains us, saves us and secures us for eternity when we have faith in Him. Continue reading Studying the Book of Ecclesiastes

Studying 2nd Chronicles

Why study 2nd Chronicles? The book of 2nd Chronicles is about the decline of true devotion to God amongst the royal leadership of Judah beginning with Solomon. The book is also about the benefits of seeking the Lord in all things and the consequences of forsaking Him. Those who seek the Lord are to do so and to obey and worship Him with wholeheartedness. 2nd Chronicles emphasizes the need for worshipping God with attitudes and actions that represent true repentance and belief in Him. Repetitious empty religious rituals are of no worth to God and lead to God’s judgment. Continue reading Studying 2nd Chronicles

Studying 1st Kings

Why study 1st Kings? The narration of the relationship between God and the kings of Judah and Israel contains many lessons on the consequences of obedience and disobedience to God and His covenants. In the pages of 1st Kings we discover that God remains loyal to His covenant promises, specifically the Davidic covenant, but God punishes those who are wicked, who worship other Gods and who walk away from Him. Continue reading Studying 1st Kings