Playlist: Song of Songs, Book of (topic)
Prophecy and Love in the Song of Songs
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, holds a unique and elevated place in Scripture, described as the best of songs, God's number one. It is a special book, comprising only eight short chapters with a total of 117 verses, easily read in one sitting. Its poetic nature, often overlooked, carries profound …
Psalms: Book Five (Part Four): Psalm 119 (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is a significant example of Hebrew poetry within the Bible. It is one of the many books that contain large portions of verse form, alongside Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, and sections of the Major and Minor Prophets, as well as parts of Genesis, Exodus, …
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Song of Songs, within the Jewish tradition, is one of the five Megilloth, or festival scrolls, read during specific festival seasons. It is designated for reading at Passover time, aligning with the celebratory and renewal themes of that period. This placement among the Writings, or Ketuvim, in the Old Testament underscores …
Psalms: Book One (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Song of Songs, also referred to as Song of Solomon, holds a significant place among the festival scrolls associated with the spring season. This book aligns with the themes of springtime, paralleling the ideas found in Psalms: Book One and the book of Genesis. Within the Song of Songs, the narrative centers on the Shulamite, …
Psalms: Book Five (Part One): Psalms for the Winter Blues
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Song of Songs, one of the five Festival Scrolls known as the Megilloth, holds a significant place among the sacred writings associated with the Hebrew calendar. It corresponds to the Passover season in the springtime, aligning with themes of Christ's human life, sacrifice, deliverance, and salvation. As part of the …
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Eight)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Song of Songs, the imagery of the garden plays a significant role, portraying deep symbolic meaning. The Shulamite, representing the church, is depicted as an enclosed garden, signifying protection and purity. A wall or hedge surrounds her, safeguarding her from external threats and maintaining her inner sanctity. This …
The Perfect Husband
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Song of Songs, within the context of marital relationships, portrays a profound expression of love and devotion. In Song of Songs 8:6-7, the Shulamite speaks to her beloved with intense passion, symbolizing the depth of commitment desired in a union. She pleads, "Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for …
Imagining The Garden of Eden (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Song of Songs, in its vivid imagery, draws a connection to the concept of a garden as a place of beauty and delight. In Song of Songs 4:13, the term "orchard" is used, which relates to the Persian word "pardis," meaning paradise, an enclosed park with trees. This ties the ancient Garden of Eden to a future paradise, …
A Place of Safety? (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, carries profound imagery relevant to the spiritual preparation and relationship with Jesus Christ. In chapter 5, a dream sequence unfolds where a woman hears her beloved knocking and calling out to her, yet she hesitates to respond due to inconvenience, reflecting a …