Song of Solomon 2:8-3:5

Today we discuss the courtship days of the bride and groom. The understanding of the depths of love continue and the refrain of not awakening love before its time is stressed once again. 

Song of Solomon 1:1-2:7

Beginning our look into the honeymoon phase of relationships, we look back at the wedding day of this couple. Look at some staples of love, in how it confronts insecurities, it incorporates all the senses, it is humble and patient. Understanding these things in our marriages and faith can help us go deeper.

2 Tim 3

As we transition into the main part of the series, we tie up the introduction messages, looking at more difficult texts and turn our focus towards Song of Solomon. Today we are reminded of the pride and selfishness in our relationships and understand that we need to rely on God to overcome and persevere through, understanding his grace to a greater degree.

Judges 20-21

Today we see the response of Israel to the atrocities of Gibeah and as we think about how selfishness and pride impact the decisions of Israel, how do they impact the lives of us today still when it comes to the relationships that we have. 

Judges 19

Today we will start our look into Judges 19-21 and the principle of how when there is no king, the people will do whatever is right in their own eyes. 

2 Sam. 13

Today we continue our look into sexual abuse by adding in the topic of incest as we talk about David's family. When abuse happens within the family, it is difficult on many levels to address. But righteousness needs to prevail and consequences had in order to honor what the Lord has said. 

Gen 34

Today we begin a difficult discussion surrounding sexual abuse. Looking at Dinah and Shechem, we see the chaos surrounding a rape. Where the turmoil causes, silence, negotiating, deception and varying ideas about justice. We look at bad people behaving badly throughout this account. As Christians, how can we seek the Lord in the hard times that can bring healing to hurting people? How can we seek his ways above our own?

2 Sam. 11-12; Discussing the topic of adultery, we talk about David and Bathsheba and look deeper into the temptations that steer us away from the will of God in our lives. After being confronted with his sin, David draws closer to the father. Something that all of us need to do more. 

Today we look at regulations from Deut. 22, and Matthew 5. Looking primarily at the regulations for the prohibition for this week. This message will continue into some examples next week.

Gen. 38, Joshua 2, Luke 7

Today we look specifically at the fragmentation of the ideal into making physical sex acts a business proposition. Even within those experiences we can still see the redemption and grace of God at work as we continue to pursue wholeness and oneness in Christ.