Tag Archives: Song of Songs

Preparing for the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Mark Shields

The journey through Song of Songs was completed yesterday and it has provided some good spiritual food in preparation for the New Year. In 2014, we should constantly pray for and be aware of ways to help each other. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Union

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

The girl affirms her faithfulness to her beloved and as explained in Song of Songs 7-8 , she wants to spend time together with him to discuss the future, plan, and receive inspiration. Communion with Christ is what all believers … Continue reading →

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Praise and Adoration

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

As we continue the study of Song of Songs, symbolically we are getting the expressions of affection between Christ and the church. Solomon represents Christ and the Shulammite girl represents the church. Solomon describes the Shulammite girl by using some … Continue reading →

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The New Year is Knocking on the Door and so is the Spirit of Christ

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. My family attended a great Candlelight service as you can see in the photo. We then went over to my sister-in-laws house to enjoy a meal on Christmas day. Later that afternoon, we … Continue reading →

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Great Love

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

The first question the women ask the girl in Song of Songs 5:9-16 is how is your beloved better than others? She uses images like radiance describing purity with ruddy denoting passion. She then says his head is purest gold … Continue reading →

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