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Alastair Roberts on Song of Solomon – Chapter 1

Alastair Roberts on Song of Solomon – Chapter 1

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What’s the role of nature in Chapter 1 of the Song?

Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.

  • (0:25) How the Song begins;
  • (1:45) Desire;
  • (6:00) Wine and oil in verses 2-4;
  • (7:20) The chorus;
  • (8:45) Who is the woman?
  • (10:20) Solomon’s response in v 8;
  • (11:00) v 9;
  • (12:20) v 11;
  • (12:45) Scent in verses 12-14;
  • (15:00) Nature;
  • (17:40) v 15-17;
  • (18:15) The king and Israel and Israel and God;
  • (20:25) Jesus and the church.

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theopolisinstitute.com

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