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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 Scripture

I. 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 for

C. 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 provide

II. 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 love

B. 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 truths

C. 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/relationship

III. 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 way

B. 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 did

C. 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 dangerous

Conclusion

* 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 Christ

Application 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?

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Episode Title: Crazy Love: What the Bible Says About Passionate Romance | Song of Solomon Series #4

Description:

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