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v1-4 The Lord’s servant is broken by what he sees v5-8 The Lord graciously strengthens his persecuted and despondent servant v9-18 The Lord gently reminds his servant of previous idolatrous covenant breaking v15-21 The Lord gives his servant the new task of enacting the covenant breaking consequences

v1-20 The situation in Israel: A few live faithfully under government persecution v20-24 Time to settle it: How long will you go on limping between two different opinions? v22-46 The results are in: The Lord alone is God, and a sacrifice is the way back to him Application: What does following the Lord look like in a place like this? -Turn from idols to serve the living God (James 4, 1 Thess. 1) -Turn others from idols by encouraging confession of sin and prayer (James 5)

16v29-34 When the days are as evil as can be… 17v1-7 … trust that the Lord lives … v1, v7 … so his powerful word is still effective v2-6 … so his faithful servant is still protected

v1-6 Search for the true King, the Bible tells you where to find him v7-12 When you find the true King, worship him v13-23 Don’t oppose the true king, it’s futile

Jesus Christ is… v18-20, 24-25 Given in trust to godly human parents v18, v20 Conceived by the Holy Spirit v21 Saviour of his people from sin v22-23 God with us

6v4-10; After her rejection, his words reassure her that he will receive her back. 6v11-13; She finds he’s ready to start over and receives encouragement from her friends to return his love. 6v13-7v9; He now speaks of his delight in her body and his desire for her. 7v9-8v3; She reassures him of her desire too and encourages him to enjoy her. 8v4; Remember: This is a love worth waiting for.

1. He approaches in glory for his wedding day (3:6-11) 2. He delights in his beloved’s beauty on her wedding day (4:1-7) 3. He speaks to his new bride of his love and his anticipation of their wedding night (4:8-15) 4. They delight in joyful, intoxicating, sexual intimacy (and their friends encourage it!) (4:12-5:1)

2v8-14 She’s glad of his call to get to know him before they marry 2v15-17 They take steps to not let anything spoil their relationship 3v1-4 She dreams of the night they can finally be together 3v5 A repeated refrain: This is a love worth waiting for

Scene 1: The Strange Leading of the LORD Scene 2: The Fierce Pursuit of the Enemy Scene 3: The Glorious Rescue of the Redeemed

v1 It is the greatest song ever written! By Solomon It’s erotic not explicit It’s setting is a garden city - an Eden-like Jerusalem It’s about the Son of David, the New Adam - Jesus Christ - and his bride! It’s full of wisdom for human relationships It’s written for a confused world, full of sexual sin andbrokenness, and offers a better story 1v2-7 She longs to marry and be intimate with the king, but doesn’t feel worthy 1v8-2v6 He assures her of his love for her, and she delights in it 2v7 This is a love w