Crazy Love
Song of Solomon 1:16 - 2:7* Recording from the mountains of Kauai - a place of beauty and peace* This is sermon #4 in the Song of Solomon series* Topic: "Crazy Love" - the passionate, movie-like love we see in ScriptureI. What Crazy Love Looks Like (1:16-2:3)A. Beautiful and Delightful (1:16-17)* "You are beautiful, my beloved. Truly delightful"* Their "couch is green" - outdoor intimacy in God's creation* Building a life together with quality materials (cedar, pine)* Crazy love says "I want to start a life with you, not just be roommates"B. Standing Out Among Others (2:1-3)* She: "I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley" (I'm ordinary)* He: "You are a lily among brambles" (You stand out to me)* She: "He is like an apple tree among forest trees" (He stands out to me)* This is the "only eyes for each other" kind of love we long forC. Protection and Provision (2:3)* "I sat in his shadow" - finding protection and provision* "His fruit was sweet" - enjoying his care and leadership* Crazy love includes a man's commitment to protect and provideII. Why We Miss This Kind of Love (2:4-6)A. We Look for Joy in the Wrong Places (2:4)* "He brought me to his banqueting house" - the place of joy and celebration* We seek joy in money, power, fame instead of relationship with Christ* We fly different banners over our lives instead of His banner of loveB. We Choose Pleasure Over Covenant (2:5-6)* "I am sick with love" - she's lovesick but chooses to wait* "Sustain me with raisins" - being practical instead of giving in to desire* We go straight to pleasure instead of building on covenant* Same with our relationship with God - we want feelings without the gospel's hard truthsC. We Don't See the Full Picture (2:6)* "His left hand under my head, his right hand embraces me"* She's thinking about their whole life together - spiritual, physical, financial* We focus on just one aspect instead of the complete person/relationshipIII. How to Get Crazy Love Right (2:7)A. The Power Source* "By the gazelles and does of the field" (sounds like "Lord of Hosts" and "God Almighty" in Hebrew)* Only God's power can help us do relationships His wayB. God's Timing* "Do not stir up or awaken love until it pleases"* Don't force it too early, don't delay it too long* Wait for God's perfect timing, just as Jesus didC. Following God's Design* Marriage as covenant, not just roommates* Obedience to God's design brings abundance and protection* Like driving within the lane lines - stepping outside God's intention is dangerousConclusion* God offers us both the "safe choice" and the "wild" passionate love* Jesus is both the responsible provider and the passionate lover of our souls* True crazy love is only possible through covenant relationship* The earthly marriage is just a hint of our eternal marriage with ChristApplication Questions* What stood out to you in this message?* Are you looking for joy in God's banqueting house or somewhere else?* How can you better see the "full picture" in your relationships?* Are you waiting for God's timing or trying to force/delay love?RetryAmake a podcast episode description from thisEditAmen Podcast Episode DescriptionEpisode Title: Crazy Love: What the Bible Says About Passionate Romance | Song of Solomon Series #4Description:What if God wants you to experience the kind of crazy, passionate love you see in movies - not despite being a Christian, but because of it?In this episode recorded from the beautiful mountains of Kauai, we dive into Song of Solomon 1:16-2:7 to discover what "crazy love" actually looks like in Scripture. You might be surprised to learn that the Bible doesn't just endorse safe, practical relationships - it celebrates the kind of dizzying, movie-like romance that makes you want to build a whole life with someone.In this episode, we explore:* Why biblical love is both wild AND wise (it's not either/or!)* The difference between building a marriage vs. just being roommates* Why we miss out on crazy love (hint: it's about covenant, not just feelings)* How to know when it's the right time to "awaken love"* What separate bedrooms and delayed intimacy reveal about our hearts* Why God's design for relationships leads to the deepest satisfactionWe also discuss how our relationship with Christ mirrors this passionate love - He's both the "safe choice" and the "wild" lover of our souls who went to crazy lengths to pursue us.Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, this episode will challenge you to see God's design for love in a fresh way and help you understand why doing relationships His way leads to the kind of romance movies try to capture.Recorded on location in the mountains of Kauai🎧 Questions for reflection: What stood out to you? Are you looking for joy in the right places? How can you see the "full picture" in your relationships?💝 Support the podcast: Visit amenpodcast.com/donate to help us continue creating content like this#SongOfSolomon #ChristianDating #BiblicalMarriage #CrazyLove #Romance #Relationships #Podcast #Hawaii #Kauai This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
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