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Monday, September 7, 2015

Erotic LOVE


(lesson 1 of 3 week 2)


Sexuality is a very important part of God’s design for us. It is the means to “be fruitful and increase in number (multiply)” (Genesis 1:28). It is the “one flesh” union mentioned in Genesis 2:24.

Between husband and wife, especially over a period of time, all varieties of love appear: sexual attraction, family bonding, deep friendship, and sacrificial self-giving.


The relationship between husband and wife is rich, complex, challenging, and fruitful—not to mention confusing, humorous, and (at times) painful. We see this in Song of Solomon, a biblical poem that celebrates love, as bride and bridegroom rejoice in their new relationship, bonded by love in all its rich complexity. You can read Song of Solomon if you’d like to.

Read Isaiah 54:4-8 and consider the passions the Lord describes. List the kind words the “husband” speaks to His wife.  How does this passage help you understand the depth of God’s love for you in Christ?

2 comments:

  1. KatieSeptember 8, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    I am in aw of the words spoken to me in Isaiah 54:4-10. These words are to the church ( the bride) from the Lord (bridegroom). But first read them as if He is speaking directly to you and ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart to understand how His love plays an imported part in your marriage or future marriage.
    wow, I'll share more later.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    I 'm blessed and humbled by this passage, The God of the whole earth is my Redeemer, with everlasting kindness He will have mercy on me. No weapon formed against me shall prosper (54:17) We serve an amazing God, He sets us up for success in marriage when we read His Word and apply it to our daily lives.

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