Solomon, the king, is an easy subject to discuss. The Hebrew word for song is shirim. The word shir means song, and when we say shirim, it refers to songs. Therefore, among the songs, there are songs that are recognized as such. Solomon composed 3,000 proverbs and wrote 1,005 psalms. This shows that he was an exceptionally intelligent person, someone who was brilliant at drawing inspiration. Even if he didn't appear to be so, he was someone who expressed the meanings of various places and experiences through his poetry and proverbs. Thus, among the psalms, the 5th psalm is considered the most noble. When someone with such extraordinary sensitivity reflects on all of his poetry, it becomes a comprehensive view of his work.

이 노래들 중에서 가장 탁월한 노래가 바로 이것이라고 제시한 것입니다. 그래서 여러분, 그 시인들의 시를 가만히 살펴보면 자기가 좋아하는 시가 있죠. 그리고 자아는 시에는 사람들이 잘 이해하지 못하는 어떤 비율을 굉장히 많이 숨겨 놓은 것입니다. 비밀을 숨겨 놓은 것이 신들이 굉장히 조작한 시들 중에 있습니다. 그래서 솔로몬이 지금 아가서라는, 그렇죠? 이 아가서 안에 얼마나 큰 비밀을 숨겨 놓았는지를 알 수 있습니다. 그래서 세상적인 신학자들은 어떻게 평가하냐면, 수분 사랑 이야기라고 합니다. 그래서 뭐 분류해 주는 것은 아닌데, 솔로몬이 굉장히 숨겨 놓은 사랑이 있었다고 하는 그룹들도 있습니다. 그런데 그건 세속적인 해석이라고 할 수 있습니다.

So, what is the secret love story that Solomon has hidden? It is, in fact, the love story between the bridegroom, the Lord, and the bride, the Church. This way, we can say it is a truly healthy interpretation. In the Song of Songs, such expressions appear very frequently. This can be considered a poetic expression. When we talk about something important, we say things like my flesh of my flesh, bone of my bones, or King of kings. Similarly, we talk about the Day of Atonement among the Sabbaths. Here, when we say the Song of Songs, the emphasis is on it being the most significant among all proverbs, all psalms, and everything else. This is something Solomon intended to highlight, so Solomon is presenting the best of his songs.

This song speaks about the union of Christ Jesus and the Church. There is a very famous professor in Israel named Rabbi Akiva. Rabbi Akiva evaluated that while all of the scriptures are holy, the Song of Songs is the most sacred among them. If you read the Song of Songs, especially chapter 8, but starting from chapter 1, you will notice that it discusses the beauty of a woman with some rather bold expressions. There are references to her body and other intimate descriptions. Because of this, many theologians have debated whether to accept it as canonical scripture, as it seems to contain somewhat lewd content. They questioned how such embarrassing topics could be included in the Bible, pondering whether to include it in the canon or not.

In the book of Esther, the name of God is never mentioned. So, can we accept the book as it is, since God's name does not appear even once? However, by God's providence, these two books were included in the Old Testament. I believe this is a grace. If the content is interpreted as a love story between a man and a woman, it could be seen as an obscene book. But if it is interpreted as a story about Christ and the bride, it becomes a completely different narrative. Therefore, we should read the Song of Songs. Among the books written by Solomon, if Ecclesiastes is a book of knowledge, then the Song of Songs is the fruit of the heart. When one is in anguish and struggles, the conclusion of Ecclesiastes is that everything in this world is meaningless. However, the Song of Songs expresses the love that one who receives God in their heart confesses.

The atmosphere of Ecclesiastes feels somewhat like a funeral, dark and gloomy. So, the conclusion could be interpreted as: Do whatever you want; you will come to understand how the world truly is. Ultimately, you will return and confess that God is alive. The conclusion of Ecclesiastes is that, from the beginning, the Song of Solomon shows how sweet a relationship with God can be. This love, the deeper it grows, the more one cannot help but be devoted to it. The richness of the bride is immeasurable, and this atmosphere of a wedding is reflected. Therefore, I express that Ecclesiastes feels like a funeral, while the Song of Solomon feels like a wedding. It’s not just gray but also has a touch of white. Jewish rabbis greatly appreciate the Song of Solomon, often referring to it as a book of love.

In the Holy of Holies, the book of Ecclesiastes is found. Then, if you go outside to the courtyard, there is the courtyard of the temple, which leads to the book of Proverbs. Proverbs is at a level that even foreigners can understand. Those who can accept the teachings of Proverbs then enter Ecclesiastes. Those who understand Ecclesiastes eventually reach the Song of Songs, as the rabbis say. 

Continuing with the connection I am making, Ecclesiastes concludes that pursuing earthly things is futile, while the Song of Songs concludes that pursuing heavenly things is immensely joyful. These two perspectives provide meaningful insights. When you read Ecclesiastes, Solomon clearly understood how futile it is to pursue and enjoy earthly things, and he concluded how empty those pursuits truly are.

How enjoyable it is to live a life that seeks the things of heaven! I hope you discover how beautiful the heavenly things are when you read the Song of Solomon. I bless you to find how glorious a life pursuing heavenly things can be. Yes, it’s just that I played billiards well. Preparing this message has been slow going. It’s different from studying the Psalms or Proverbs; progress is just not happening. In America, the 2G group, you know, trying to unpack this as a sermon just isn’t working. I want to understand this love. What kind of person is this love that Solomon understands? Who is this person that represents Jesus in Solomon’s understanding? Who is this love that the church interprets? I can’t seem to unravel this mystery. So, while I’m here preaching,

I bless you all to find solutions in life. It's not just about understanding; when you meet certain people or listen to their sermons, it's not necessarily their eloquence that moves you. Sometimes, just hearing someone say God the Father can bring tears to your eyes. Worship leaders are the same; it's not just about their skills or techniques that bring grace, but the moment you feel love, that’s when you are truly touched. Yesterday, while preparing a sermon, I realized that it’s about wanting to be someone who loves God more than just being an outstanding preacher. Be a naturally gifted minister, but more importantly, be someone who loves God. That should be our only desire. I hope that the elders among you and those who shepherd well in small groups will also feel this way.

It's really great, but first, it's about loving God. Isn't it wonderful to be next to someone like that? When you're beside that person, you can feel God. You want to be next to them, right? You want to worship together with them. In everything they preach and everything they say, you can feel the presence of God. That's what I'm talking about. When we talk about the things of heaven in the Song of Solomon, I hope it's not just a simple story but that we discover something profound in our lives. Hallelujah! So, what does it really mean to believe in Jesus? What is the joy of living in Jesus? If you come to church, you should experience it. How joyful it is, right? How moving it is! The Song of Solomon teaches us about the fellowship with God, and it shows us how to understand life. Previously, we explored and experienced all the worldly things, but now...

I was told that by going to the Song of Songs, one can experience a fulfilling love with God as a way to learn about life. Some people experience everything the world has to offer and come to know God, while others deepen their understanding of God's love and learn about their relationship with Him. Both paths are precious, and both are possible. 

Now, when we delve into the Song of Songs, it’s a time to explore why we live, where we come from, and where we are going, through loving God. I bless your artistic journey. In the first verse, we see Solomon referred to in the Song of Songs. It is said to be the most beautiful song, a song of the bride and groom. The overall structure spans from chapter 1 to chapter 4, and then from chapter 5 to chapter 8.

It is divided into sections. Chapters 1 to 4 discuss how the bride experiences God's love and how the bride enjoys the love of the bridegroom. From chapters 5 to 8, it explores how the bridegroom receives the love of the bride. Therefore, in chapters 1 to 4, the focus is on the bridegroom, the Lord, who establishes, confesses, and provides for the bride. In contrast, from chapters 5 to 8, the bride openly expresses her admiration for the bridegroom. A key verse in chapter 1 and 2 is, My love, my beautiful one, arise and come away. Another expression is, You are dark but lovely. These are the words the bride continuously hears from the bridegroom: You are truly beautiful; no matter what the world says, you are beautiful. This theme continues through chapter 4, as the bridegroom begins to awaken the bride's heart.

Despite various crises and conflicts, starting from chapter five, the bride begins to confess, I will walk with the Lord. I will take this step with Him. I will embark on this journey. As you all know, there is a climax that appears, where the language expresses, Love is as strong as death, and phrases like Like a seal on my arm depict the bride's love. This love of the bride will not be extinguished. Regardless of any tribulation, persecution, or temptation, the love of the church, as the bride, and the love of the saints will never fade away. It is noted that this love has become an unquenchable love. The bride confesses, I will walk with the Lord. Initially, this confession may seem very weak and fragile, but as the love for the Lord deepens, I will not give up. I will not stop. Even in the face of death and tribulation, I will not let this love be extinguished. This is the final appearance of the confessing bride.

It's about appearing, everyone. This is not something that can be achieved by willpower. You are the church, the bride of Christ. Hallelujah! Initially, this identity doubts the love. Is Jesus worthy of loving me? I know how sinful I am, and I know my flaws. Yet, the bride doubts that the groom loves her and that He has come to find her. However, the Lord continuously reassures us that He desires to bless us, that He wants to bless us. As He comes to us, the bride's weak heart gradually becomes stronger. Oh, the Lord loves me. Jesus loves me and will not give up on me. My groom is here; no man in this world, no temptation can bring me down anymore. I am becoming steadfast. Thus, it is not the bride's will that brings about this change, but rather, as His love continues to be supplied, her heart becomes solidified.

We too are in the same situation. We must be dedicated to the Lord. However, we cannot rely on our human will or strength. There are times when we serve with our human power, but we need to return to where the Lord gives us love, to the place where He desires us to be. We must listen to the words He speaks to us and rekindle our hearts. 

In the Song of Solomon, there is an important flow: obedience based on love, obedience based on duty, and obedience based on fear—these are the three types. Through the words of the Lord found in the Song of Solomon, we find dedication and obedience rooted in love. If we miss this, many believers may not realize that they are currently working out of love. They may think, The Lord has placed me here; therefore, I am working now.

When we are trying to obey out of obligation, what happens is that there is no presence of God in that obedience. Even if we grit our teeth and try to obey, we might not feel His presence, yet we just sit there doing it. That's not God's deep love. What is important is that the wonderful things that happen when we obey are based on love. Our obedience, rooted in love, brings forth incredible results. You will truly be amazed. Later, before the judgment seat of Christ, will He not ask, Do you love me? He will ask, Feed my sheep. He didn't just ask this of Peter; He asked it of all the disciples. He will also ask, Can you take care of my sheep? It's not that He doesn't know; He knows that I died for you, yet you might all betray me.

You have now come to me for a Bible study. This obedience is based on fear, and you are seeking guidance. Can you find the first verse? How should we proceed? Please give me the fish. Think about the silence that was there at that time. You are in charge of the fish. What do you think Peter and John would have thought? Everyone ran away. They fled, cursing as they went. They didn’t know what to do. They were saying, “Kill that scoundrel!” expressing it to that extent. “Crucify him!” Then the Lord appeared to Peter after he had risen, and right before his eyes, there was fish. What words would He say first? “Why did you curse then?” This atmosphere becomes serious when discussing these matters. At that time, what was said? “You have to serve well before me, without instilling fear.” In that silence...

You must cry to eat. Come and have breakfast. I won't shed tears while tearing into the meat. While I was shedding tears, Peter, do you love me? This is the foundation of the love of the twelve disciples. The commitment of the twelve disciples is hidden there, and what is most fundamental is the question, Do you love me? And at that time, He asks to take care of His sheep. He says, Do not forget my gospel. I bless you to continue to pass through this love. As I read this message last night and again this morning, I felt, Ah, I have been missing this. I realized that my hard work in the position I hold might be due to some loyalty. Am I just struggling to get by? The country has started to touch me continuously, and I love everyone. He will ask, Do you love me? I am the one who has received His love. I am living in relation to this.

Summer faith life is not something to just get through; it should always be enjoyable and fulfilling. If that joy is interrupted, there is a place to return to. When this joy stops, you need to reflect on yourselves. You should ask, Why am I feeling this way? Serving the Lord shouldn't feel like this. You need to take a look back at yourselves. 

In the past, when I used to lead worship a lot, there were times when worship felt burdensome. Even when I had to give sermons multiple times in a short span, like five times over two days, I would often wonder what I was doing. I had to turn back to the Word, share the Word, and then go back to the Word again. In the midst of all this, I wasn't feeling any joy. I thought to myself, Wow, this is really hard. It's so difficult. I wondered how I could change my perspective.

Such thoughts might be correct. At that time, we need to reflect. Where am I drifting away from? As I read the Song of Solomon, I thought, God, what is this? I don't feel the Lord's love, yet I continued to push forward. It's important to know how to stop. When we look at the Word, in verse 2, we need to cut off our impatience. In the Korean Bible, the circles drawn in front are somewhat considerate. The blue circles indicate that there is a division in the text. However, what's more important is that we need to clarify whether this section is the bride's confession or the groom's confession. The person who wrote the Korean Bible must have been foolish; they didn't specify whether it is the groom or the bride making the confession.

So, you need to look closely at the paragraph. Ah, you can read the Song of Songs well. Today, whose confession is this verse? It is the confession of the bride, right? But since my beloved wants to play a guessing game, it gets confusing. Your love is better than wine, meaning that this is a message Jesus is conveying to us. It feels like He is saying that your love is better than wine. This is a confession of the heart. So, if we slightly change the translation, it could be expressed as He desires to kiss me, or He wants to give me a taste, indicating that His love is better than wine. This is how it can be interpreted. Thus, the Song of Songs begins with the bride's confession. Jesus, as the bridegroom, wants to kiss me. This longing is how the Song of Songs starts. So, when did that love between you and God begin? You might feel like you love the world more than anything else.

사랑은 그때 시작되지 않습니다. 그때는 그냥 세상을 자랑하는 하나님이 이 말괄량이 신분을 가만히 내버려 두는 상황이에요. 해바라기를 보면 전도서의 상황으로 바꿔보죠. 허무하고 헛된 모든 것을 경험하는 겁니다. 내가 낚시를 해봐도 되고, 등산을 해봐도 되고, 사람들을 만나 술을 마셔봐도 헛되고 헛되고 헛되고 헛되니, 나이가 60이 되어도 허송세월이 다 간 거예요. 그런데 인생의 몇 번의 순간에 주님이 저에게 입맞추기를 원하신다고 고백하는 순간이 있다니까요. 그때가 가시가 시작되는 겁니다, 우리의 삶에. 그러니 여러분과 하나님, 여러분과 예수님과의 관계가 언제 시작되냐면, 아가서의 첫 개시가 무엇이냐 하면, 그분이 나에게 입맞추기를 원한다고 고백할 때입니다. 여러분이 그렇게 갈망할 때, 그때 아가서가 쓰여지기 시작합니다. 얼마나 갈망이 되십니까? 그분의 입맞춤이 많이 필요하죠.

When you want to match the two, it is called a kiss. You need to understand the culture of the Jews. In Jewish culture, before entering through a door, they kiss the mezuzah, which is inscribed with Deuteronomy 6:5. It says, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. This is the great and first commandment. The act of kissing the mezuzah signifies a continuous affirmation of these words. Therefore, when the word kiss appears, Jews interpret it as the grace of the Word or the grace of the Torah. Most of the recent teachings on the Song of Solomon focus on this kiss as a metaphor for the Word. I desire this kiss of the Word to be upon me. God created the world through His Word, and His mouth is in my life.

The concept of being matched is what I'm talking about. The Word comes into my life; the Word becomes flesh and comes to us in our errors. This concept is now being expressed as the idea of a kiss. So, Lord, I want you to speak to me. Lord, I want you to give me a kiss. This is where our entire journey begins. This week, you should pray, God, please align me. Speak to me now. Are you hearing the voice of God clearly? When you say you are living your faith, it means you are listening to God's voice. It is heard through the written Word and the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, who continually speaks to us. This is what is evaluated as the Jewish kiss. I bless you to receive the presence of God. The Word of God coming to us is the beginning of our journey of love.

Sometimes, the clouds speak to us. There are times when God communicates with us through the clouds. Every time I pass by, He may also speak to us through flowers. There are also times when He speaks through certain people. Everything on this earth serves as a conduit for God's revelation. So, as soon as these eyes are opened, and He kisses me with His presence, the love begins anew. Hallelujah! Whenever I share these stories, I remember when I first believed in Jesus. The entire sky and the reflections of those around me—before that, I couldn't see such things. The shapes of the clouds began to reveal smiling faces, and the gently swaying flowers felt as if they were welcoming me. This isn't just a simple illusion; it's truly God communicating with me right now.

You are speaking to me, I can feel it. Not every time, but in various encounters with people, I feel God. It's true. Through the expressions of certain people, the words they utter, and the teachings they continuously share, I realize, Ah, God is speaking to me. This resonates deeply with me. It is better than the sweetness of wine. To say it is better than wine means that the worldly pleasures and the joys that sin brings are far less sweet than having God's word in my life. I want the Lord to kiss me. I desire to hear what the Lord has to say to me more than the worldly pleasures that sin offers. This is my confession. Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.

Living is hallelujah. So, it's not easy for you to go through this verse. There are so many enjoyable things in the world. If I had a billion won, I wrote down everything I wanted to buy. I just noted down a house, a car, and even a wallet and a belt. I considered all the best things I could think of. Looking at it all, it seems to be worth around 800 million won. So, when I talk about this with others, they ask if that's all there is. If I had about a billion won, would I be happy? Now, think about it as if you were given that amount. Your eyes would widen, right? But would that happiness be worth zero won? It probably wouldn't. Would you really be happy just because you have a belt that you wanted?

That's not going to happen. So, I first went to see the Samsung apartment I bought. What kind of house do you buy? My face looks like a deer. Somehow, I managed to get a loan and bought it. I also did some interior design, and now I have my own home. I felt so good, thinking that I wouldn't have to go anywhere anymore. But that happiness lasted about a month. I did the interior design I wanted and arranged everything, and I was excited about it. However, a month later, the joy was gone. All I could see was the doorknob; it felt like nothing. This joy doesn’t last long. The joy that the world gives is fleeting. Some people think that if they possess something, they will be happy forever. So, people end up getting involved in affairs and such. Getting involved in an affair is like betting your life. From my perspective, I...

Isn't it so? You risk everything—your family, your job—by categorizing everything. What I mean is, if I can just have this woman, I will be eternally happy. But then, isn’t it true that when you experience it, you realize that all women are essentially the same? Where are the unique women in this world? Isn’t that right? We are all growing old. In a life of aging, where are the different people? It’s just a fleeting moment. The joy that the world gives is temporary; the joy of wine has its limits. There’s an end to it. Some last a week, some three hours, and some a month—there’s always an end, right? Now, the love of the Lord, the words of the Lord, His kiss is the ultimate joy. God is with me. David was someone who experienced this tremendously. Even if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for He is with me.

I am not afraid because the Lord is with me. I know that joy. Those who have experienced this joy understand it. So, you see, this church now has a five-story building, and we have space for worship and prayer, which makes us very happy. However, we could be even happier in a tent. Hallelujah! Praying in a tent is joyful if the Lord is with us there. So, whether we sell this building and go to a different place, it doesn't matter. The Lord is with me. I bless you that you may experience this joy. Experience the joy of the Lord being with you. This isn't just something Solomon wrote to express his joy; it was chosen as a narrative that continues to be passed down to children, indicating that you, too, can experience joy. The most fundamental joy we should experience is this intimate joy. Today, let us embrace that joy.

그러면 성도에게는 두 가지 안식이 있습니다. 첫 번째는 죄 사함에서 오는 안식이 있습니다. 그러므로 누구든지 그리스도 안에 있으면 새로운 피조물입니다. 이전 것은 지나갔으니 보라, 새것이 되었도다. 그래서 죄 문제가 해결되면 안식이 찾아옵니다. 그 다음으로, 그 문제가 해결된 후에 두 번째 안식이 시작되는데, 그것은 친밀함입니다. 이 죄 문제가 해결되면 사람에게 안식이 찾아옵니다. 핵심은 아, 이제 됐다는 것입니다. 그래서 탈옥한 사람의 이야기를 하잖아요. 탈옥을 해서 사람을 죽이고 감옥에 들어간 그 사람의 삶은 어떨까요? 늘 도망다니고 늘 조마조마한 그 사람의 마음은 어떻겠습니까? 안식이 있을까요? 여러분, 얼마나 고통스럽겠습니까? 밤에 잠이나 잘 잘 수 있을까요? 그런데 다시 잡혔을 때, 신 차원의 고백인가요? 아, 이제 잠 좀 잘 수 있겠다.

This blade accurately speaks of how painful the life of a sinner, who is pursued for their sins, can be. I will rest in forgiveness. Once my internal issues are resolved, I will find that person and ask them to forgive me. At the moment of forgiveness, the relationship may be restored. If I have sinned against God, I ask Him to forgive me. I hear His voice, and the Lord comes to meet me. From that point, rest begins. Now I can think about my problems and realize that I can actually rest. Rest comes to me. If I stay in the street, this rest will begin to lead me to other issues, to other sins, and the cycle of sin continues. However, people who understand the concept of two kinds of rest for believers perceive things differently.

How does it feel to enter into the rest of forgiveness? When we move forward, I desire to be embraced by God. I no longer want to live as a servant of sin, but as a son of God, as the bride of Christ. Please speak to me; I want to fulfill Your will. I want to be with You, Lord. I enter into intimacy with You. Therefore, the ultimate purpose of our lives is to enjoy that intimacy with Him. Those who love God with all their heart will find satisfaction. Otherwise, we will keep filling ourselves with other things. Even if we believe in other things and say we have received forgiveness, if we do not pursue intimacy, we will inevitably fill ourselves with other things. This is why believers stumble and fall. Until people find rest in God, they cannot experience true peace. There is no completeness for us unless we meet God and enjoy His love.

There is no rest for us, dear friends. This sin continues to demand from you. It asks you to build this, to remove that. Just because we have become saints, these demands do not cease. They continue to persist. So right now, we are in a middle state; we are not in a complete state. We believe in Jesus and receive the forgiveness of our sins, right? However, the temptations and allure of sin continue to be thrown at us from behind. Therefore, we must be filled with the things of the Lord; only then can these demands be silenced. If there is no mystery with the Lord, sin will come to us. Then, we are bound to become slaves to sin again. This applies to pastors as well; there are no exceptions. So what do you say? Where are the perfect people in this world? Where are the saints? Until the Lord returns, we will remain in this state. The demands of sin will continue to exist, and sin will try to trip us up. What can we do? The answer is home.

The person who dwells with the Lord will be complete. That's how it is. Therefore, a person who loves God with all their heart is the only one who can find rest. God examines the heart. Without this, one continues to be a slave to sin, becoming addicted and suffering from bitter roots. Even though they believe in Jesus and sit in church, the reason for their continued addiction and becoming a sexual slave is that the bitter roots still remain. This is the key here. So, compared to the worldly pleasures of sin, the love of the Lord is precious to me. This confession must be passed through. Since last Wednesday, I have been declaring that I will worship only the Lord, I will praise only the Lord, the glorious Lord who is worthy of praise, I will exalt Him. I feel that my spirit is being touched, as if my spirit is returning to its original place.

Lord, I praise You. I experience You. You are worthy of all praise and are a magnificent being. This is just a typical confession, isn't it? I worship You, Lord. However, I feel like my spirit is moving to a place of worshiping the God who is Spirit. In that moment, I can't see the things around me. Even though it was just a brief moment, I was unable to see anything but God and myself. My worship is received by Him. This confession of mine, I worship You, Lord. You are worthy of all praise, is what it is. It feels good to be in this place of worship. As I do this, I can feel my heart becoming soft. Lately, my heart has been hardening and softening repeatedly, and it keeps leading to stressful situations where I sometimes say hurtful things to others. When will this end?

I'm still wearing a pastor's outfit, but why do I do that? When I see my family and the children, I still feel that way. I can feel my heart melting in that place. The Lord is truly a wonderful person. I realize that I need to be a good person too. You will feel it. You need to go to a place where you can love God more than anything else. That place can be where you study the Word, but there is also a place where God’s presence dwells. You need to find that place. There, our souls will be healed from the roots of our pain, and we should immerse ourselves in that love so that God can work in all areas of our lives—our jobs, families, and every aspect. In verse three, it says, Your oil is beautiful, fragrant, and lovely. This confesses that it shows the fragrance of Jesus Christ. You see, there is the fragrance of Jesus. Do you understand?

There is the fragrance of Jesus. God the Father has taken delight in the fragrance of Jesus. Therefore, when you need to make certain decisions, He has determined that your name will be the greatest among all nations. Imagine that situation: Jesus is passing by, and the Father is so pleased with the fragrance of Jesus. What is the fragrance of Jesus? It is all His thoughts, which are so fragrant that God the Father has chosen to elevate His name among all nations. So, even just the name Jehovah includes Jesus Christ. Yes, even the Father wants to express Jesus to the extent that He would want to write it down, intoxicated by His fragrance. You see, the fragrance of a person— I have the unique fragrance of our children, and when I catch a whiff of it, my heart feels good.

It is the same, Jesus. The fragrance of Jesus, the character of Jesus, and the dead things within Jesus first make the Father fragrant and delightful. Secondly, it makes the brides fragrant. If your fragrance is beautiful as a first fruit and your name is like a poured-out fragrance, it has become this way. Just think about how beautiful He is. The bride knows that He loves you. This is how verse three goes. It also mentions the daughters of Jerusalem who are immature. So, previously, the daughters of Jerusalem can be described as immature brides. However, those who have the potential to become brides are evaluated as the daughters of Jerusalem. These immature ones also find you worthy of love.

So, God decided to reveal His name among the nations, intoxicated by the fragrance of His Son. We, too, will be intoxicated by Him and exalt His name, and even those who are humble will worship Him, intoxicated by His fragrance. This is what it means. In Philippians 3:8, the Apostle Paul says that he considers everything as loss compared to the knowledge of Christ Jesus. Therefore, the fragrance of the One who is exalted above all is calling us. We are those who are intoxicated by His fragrance, and it is meant for His fragrance to be revealed to those who are suffering. You are the fragrance of Christ, he said. When you pass by, you must carry the fragrance of Christ. Hallelujah! His fragrance is like Chanel No. 5, right? It surpasses that. Some perfumes, just a little spray, can fill the whole room.

The fragrance of Christ is so powerful that it should flow through your lives, hallelujah. Each person has a scent; I bless you that your fragrance may be the fragrance of Jesus Christ. The progress in part two is not going well; it's been 17 minutes, and we are still on verse three. In verse four, it says, The king has brought me into his chambers. You rejoice because of me; you lead me. Here, lead me is part of the bride's confession. We will run after you; this is the chorus, right? So, we should pause before that and sing the chorus. In the latter part of verse four, it says, We will run after you; we rejoice and are glad because of you. Your love is better than wine. This should be in honorific language, so it is fitting that these maidens love you.

So, this expresses the church as a collective singular, representing the bride of one person. Solomon intentionally portrays the church as the bride. When the bride confesses, a chorus follows; when the bride confesses, the chorus comes along. Therefore, the bride is not just one person; the bride is the church, in a blessed form. 

So, He leads me into His chamber. The King brings me into His chamber. This means that if you want to enter into the deep worship place of God, you must come in. Then, in that place filled with His fragrance, you will rejoice and delight in His words, experiencing a joy greater than that of wine. 

Later on, you will see that in the framework of ministry, the bride must go somewhere and do something for the bridegroom. This situation is introduced first in discussing the ministry.

What is the foundation for fulfilling our mission? It is to speak and communicate in the presence of the Lord, who is our bridegroom. I bless you with this foundation. Does He always love you? In front of that calling, may your hearts rise up and say, Yes, Lord, you know that I love you. I confess this as I reflect on today's message. I hope that my preaching and my ministry are not done out of obligation. I also hope that the worshippers do not experience worship as a flood of overwhelming emotions, but rather that even if it is difficult, we worship out of the love of the Lord. We lay our hands on the sick and pray for the discouraged, prophesying through our prayers. Everything we do should stem from our love for God, whether it is evangelism or missions. This transformation begins with loving God completely.

I bless you in this season, as we experience God's grace. Let us pray. When we pray, as Job blessed the spring season, God, we may know You through our experiences in this world, but let this season be a time when we experience heavenly things and feel Your love. Lord, please kiss me and speak to me. As I look up to the heavens and observe the flowers, and as I read Your Word and pray, please speak to us. Each day, may we be people who walk with You. Although we cannot see You, You are alive and working in our lives. Please help us to experience the Lord who seeks to guide our lives. May this be the foundation of our lives. I will conclude by asking everyone who will be leaving to pray for what is most important. Thank you.

아가서 강해 1. 사랑의 시작 (1:1-4)

바이블 도슨트 강성민 목사입니다.

아래와 같은 정신으로 말씀을 나눕니다.

1. 신구약 성경은 살아계신 하나님의 말씀입니다.
2. 건강한 성령 사역을 지향합니다.
3. 예수 그리스도는 이 땅에 다시 오십니다.
4. 북한 동포는 억압에서 반드시 해방되어야 합니다.
5. 낙태와 동성애는 하나님 앞에 죄악입니다.
6. 한,중,일은 하나되어 주의 오실 길을 예비합니다.
7. 원뿌리 이스라엘의 온전한 회복을 추구합니다.
