The King and I (Song of Songs 1:1 – 2:7)

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