Spurgeon's Song of Song Survey
The Incomparable Bridegroom and His Bride
The Incomparable Bridegroom and His Bride
Song of Solomon 5:9
Pastor’s Opening
THIS morning, we had the great privilege of preaching the doctrine of substitution, and of directing the minds of God’s people to the solid rock of the meritorious sacrifice of Christ whereon all their hopes of heaven must he built. What we have to say to-night is less doctrinal, and more practical; therefore let us guard ourselves at the outset. If we should, with very much earnestness, urge believers to good works, let nobody suppose that, therefore, we imagine that men are saved by works… (continued)
Chapter Citation and Verse
Song of Solomon 5:9
“What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us?”
Keys to Verse
(who or what)
Jesus – Thy Beloved
False Gods – Another Beloved
The Church/Bride – Fairest among women
Friends, Family –
Daughters of Jerusalem
Main Theme(s)
Two questions are asked the bride/church:
What makes Jesus stand out from all other suitors?
- His character standing out in consistency and holiness in us.
What makes Jesus stand out from all others that the bride/church charges others to believe?
- God’s Word is troublesome to the world.
- Christ reflected in our lives is convicting.
- Christians who know God’s Word are most vexing.
