Exalting Jesus in Song of Songs [Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary]

251 Pages·2016·1.5 MB·English

by  Daniel L. Akin

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Series Introduction
How to Begin a Divine Love Story: Song of Songs 1:1-4
When a Godly Girl Is Having a Bad Day, What’s Her Godly
Husband to Do?: Song of Songs 1:5-8
There Is Power in Praising Your Spouse: Song of Songs 1:9-14
The Art of Intimacy: Song of Songs 1:15–2:7
Spring Fever: Getting Ready for the Big Day: Song of Songs 2:8-
17
Men Are from Earth and Women Are from Earth (Part 1): So
Deal with the Dangerous Foxes: Song of Songs 2:15
Men Are from Earth and Women Are from Earth (Part 2): So
Deal with the Different Foxes: SONG OF SONGS 2:15
Is He Really the Man of My Dreams?: Song of Songs 3:1-5
The Return of the King!(What a Great Day for a Wedding): Song
of Songs 3:6-11
The Beauty and Delights of the Christian Bedroom: Song of
Songs 4:1–5:1
What Do You Do When the Honeymoon Comes to an End?: Song
of Songs 5:2-8
The Marks of a Redeemed and Reconciled Relationship: Song of
Songs 5:9–6:10
The Kind of Man Every Woman Wants: Song of Songs 6:11–7:10
The Kind of Woman Every Man Wants: Song of Songs 7:10–8:4
A Love That Lasts Forever: Song of Songs 8:5-14
Works Cited
Scripture index

“Dr. Akin has provided a much-needed resource for the bride and groom but also
a story about the bridegroom named Jesus. Song of Songs shows us how
marriage ought to be neglecting neither covenant nor passion. The words
‘Christ-Centered’ prepare us for content where Jesus is the hero. The feature of
each chapter, ‘How does this text exalt Christ?,’ keeps us looking for the gospel
story deep in Old Testament narrative. Truly a rich, practical tool for pastors and
teachers.”
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Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in Song of Songs
© Copyright 2015 by Daniel L. Akin
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ISBN 978-0-8054-9676-5
Dewey Decimal Classification: 220.7
Subject Heading: BIBLE. O.T. SONG OF SONGS—COMMENTARIES \ JESUS CHRIST
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Iwould like to thank Shane Shaddix, Mary Jo Haselton, and Kim Humphrey,
each of whom made significant contributions to this volume. You all have
blessed and enriched my life.