Reading 'Verbatim', the Books of the Old Testament - 'Song of Songs' - An Allegory; Bi-Monthly, Post K, Chapter 8, and POST-SCRIPT, August 1, 2020

​Welcome back, my friends,

Now, my friends, let us study the 'allegorical' interpretation of the 'Song of Songs' Chapters 3-8 this week, with daily posts, July 27-28-29-30-31, August 1, 2020 with all chapters from the allegorical interpretation posted, as the Lord wills.  This includes either the relationship between Israel and God and/or the church and Christ,  through  'Comments of Matthew Henry', 1710. audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html ​

No matter how you choose to 'study the Word', you, I, must always have the corresponding Holy Bible Scripture to read directly.  It is important to ALWAYS remember, the Holy Spirit will 'quicken', 'enliven our spirit' to the 'truth'. John 16:13 provides audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html 
  
13 'But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on His own; He will speak only what He hears, and He will tell you what is yet to come.' ​ Therefore:
​The Holy Spirit illuminates our minds by helping us to see how the events in the past recorded in Scripture carry over to today a vision for the future, shaping our view of the world, of God, and a path for our life of faith in the process. The Spirit orients our present, on the basis of the past, towards the future vision.

[Reading 'Verbatim', the Books of the Old Testament - 'Song of Songs' 'Review'; Bi-Monthly, Post-A/B, July 13/15, 2020] Link to a list of All Prior Posts.
Reading 'Verbatim', the Books of the Old Testament - 'Song of Songs'; Bi-Monthly, Post Introduction, June 29, 2020​ Link to Introduction
Reading 'Verbatim', the Books of the Old Testament - 'Song of Songs'; Bi-Monthly, Post Chapter 8, July 8-PM, 2020 Link to Chapter 8, Verbatim.  audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html 

​​Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
​Chapter 8   audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html 
Desire for communion with Christ. (1-4) The vehemence of this desire. (5-7) The church pleads for others. (8-12) And prays for Christ's coming. (13,14)
 
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​Desire for communion with Christ. (1-4)

​1-4 'The church wishes for the constant intimacy and freedom with the Lord Jesus that a sister has with a brother. That they might be as his brethren, which they are, when by grace they are made partakers of a Divine nature. Christ is become as our Brother; wherever we find him, let us be ready to own our relation to him, and affection for him, and not fear being despised for it. Is there in us an ardent wish to serve Christ more and better? What then have we laid up in store, to show our affection to the Beloved of our souls? What fruit unto holiness? The church charges all her children that they never provoke Christ to withdraw. We should reason with ourselves, when tempted to do what would grieve the Spirit.'

​The vehemence of this desire. (5-7) audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html ​

​5-7 'The Jewish church came up from the wilderness, supported by Divine power and favour. The Christian church was raised from a low, desolate condition, by the grace of Christ relied on. Believers, by the power of grace, are brought up from the wilderness. A sinful state is a wilderness in which there is no true comfort; it is a wandering, wanting state: There is no coming out of this wilderness, but leaning on Christ as our Beloved, by faith; not leaning to our own understanding, nor trusting in any righteousness of our own; but in the strength of him, who is the Lord our Righteousness. The words of the church to Christ which follow, entreat an abiding place in his love, and protection by his power. Set me as a seal upon thine heart; let me always have a place in thine heart; let me have an impression of love upon thine heart. Of this the soul would be assured, and without a sense thereof no rest is to be found. Those who truly love Christ, are jealous of every thing that would draw them from him; especially of themselves, lest they should do any thing to provoke him to withdraw from them. If we love Christ, the fear of coming short of his love, or the temptations to forsake him, will be most painful to us. No waters can quench Christ's love to us, nor any floods drown it. Let nothing abate our love to him. Nor will life, and all its comforts, entice a believer from loving Christ. Love of Christ, will enable us to repel and triumph over temptations from the smiles of the world, as well as from its frowns.'

The church pleads for others. (8-12) audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html ​

​8-12 'The church pleads for the Gentiles, who then had not the word of God, nor the means of grace. Those who are brought to Christ themselves, should contrive what they may do to help others to him. Babes in Christ are always seen among Christians, and the welfare of their weak brethren is an object of continual prayer with the stronger believers. If the beginning of this work were likened to a wall built upon Him the precious Foundation and Corner-stone, then the Gentile church would become as a palace for the great King, built of solid silver. If the first preaching of the gospel were as the making a door through the wall of partition, that door should be lasting, as cased with boards of durable cedar. She shall be carefully and effectually protected, enclosed so as to receive no damage. The church is full of care for those yet uncalled. Christ says, I will do all that is necessary to be done for them. See with what satisfaction we should look back upon the times and seasons, when we were in his eyes as those that find favour. Our hearts are our vineyards, which we must keep with all diligence. To Christ, and to his praise, all our fruits must be dedicated. All that work for Christ, work for themselves, and shall be unspeakable gainers by it.'

And prays for Christ's coming. (13,14)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html ​

​13,14 'These verses close the conference between Christ and his church. He first addresses her as dwelling in the gardens, the assemblies and ordinances of his saints. He exhorts her to be constant and frequent in prayers, supplications, and praises, in which he delights. She replies, craving his speedy return to take her to be wholly with Him. The heavens, those high mountains of sweet spices, must contain Christ, till the times come, when every eye shall see him, in all the glory of the better world. True believers as they are looking for, so they are hastening to the coming of that day of the Lord. Let every Christian endeavour to perform the duties of his station, that men may see his good works, and glorify his heavenly Father. Continuing earnest in prayer for what we want, our thanksgivings will abound, and our joy will be full; our souls will be enriched, and our labours prospered. We shall be enabled to look forward to death and judgment without fear. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.'  Amen. Amen. Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.

We have now concluded the 'allegorical interpretation' of the 'Song of Songs'.  I pray that it has been as beneficial to drawing you into an even deeper understanding, appreciation for the Love God has for you, His child, as it does me.  Amen. Amen. 

So, please take your time when in the 'presence of the Lord', prayerfully studying His Love Letter to You, the Holy Bible. ​

POST SCRIPT:
During the week of August 3, 4, 6, 7, 2020 you will find links to posts on what has already been written here in this 'room of my house in and with Jesus' from 'Proverbs'  Again, please review or study the posts. 

Then, our next 'book', the 'Proverbs' shall post in its entire twenty-two chapters, 'verbatim', beginning August 24-26-28, 2020 and continue until all is posted, as the Lord wills. 

​Thereafter, and after a break, the entire 'book' of the 'Psalms' shall post in its entirety of all one-hundred and fifty Psalms, as the Lord wills.  Amen. Amen.