Where does the time go? I'll get this book study finished sometime soon! Chapters 6 and 7 are simply a continuing set of memories or "scenes" in which our two married lovers are exchanging compliments and just generally engaging in "verbal foreplay", if you will. Listen to the way they speak to each other. The [...]
Bible Book Studies: Song of Songs 5:2-6:3
In my last Bible study blog Kallah and Solomon had just enjoyed a time of marital intimacy. Now we find Kallah asleep on another occasion. Remember, the Song is not a linear sequence of events but rather a series of personal memories about various occasions in their marriage specifically chosen to illustrate and comment on [...]
Bible Book Studies: Song of Songs 4:1 – 5:1
The last time I wrote a Bible Study post, we heard mainly from Kallah (Solomon's bride) as she dealt with various emotions, insecurities, and memories. Today we'll witness a very intimate scene in which this husband and wife engage in open appreciation of their love for each other. Solomon takes the lead in this dialogue. [...]
Travel Log: The California Trail Interpretive Center
Yes, even though I work here now, I wanted to do a blog post about the California Trail Interpretive Center. Darlene and I went and visited it as tourists before my first day working there, and, of course, I've learned quite a bit about the place since starting work. This is a truly cool place [...]
Bible Book Studies: Song of Songs 3
In my last Bible Study post, Kallah (the bride in the Song of Solomon) has just invited her husband (Solomon) to enjoy their sexual intimacy with her. Chapter 3 picks up now with a scene in which Kallah finds herself in bed alone and feeling a bit insecure or lonely The Song SHE 1 On [...]
Travel Update (9/7/2019)
We have left Vermont, our home for this summer, and are on our way to Elko, Nevada via a stopover in Denver. You can track our daily progress on the map to the right.
Bible Book Studies: Song of Songs 1:15-2:17
Unfortunately, I've let myself get so busy with other things that I haven't written anything here lately. If you missed the last installment on my study of the Song of Solomon, you can view it here. The Song After the opening scenes with Kallah sitting apart from Solomon during a social gathering, musing a bit [...]
