Who's That Knocking at My Door?
Song of Solomon 5
Steve Wagers
''Knock, Knock! Who's There?'' jokes have been a favorite of many for years. American origin dates to the 1930's. Most believe that its true origin finds itself in Shakespeare's classic tale ''Macbeth,'' first performed in 1606. In Act 2, Scene 3 the porter is hungover from the previous night. During his monologue, he uses ''Knock, Knock! Who's there as a refrain while he is speaking.
Solomon wrote 3 books:
Song of Solomon: YOUNG man full of ROMANCE
Proverbs: MIDDLE-AGED man full of REASON
Ecclesiastes: OLD man full of REGRET
Song of Solomon is a love story.
LITERALLY - Solomon and Shulamite Bride
HISTORICALLY - Jehovah and Israel
PRACTICALLY - Christ and His Church (Bridegroom/Bride)
When we come to Christ (Salvation), we enter into a MARRIAGE relationship. He is the BRIDEGROOM; we are His BRIDE. Just as Solomon loved his bride, Jehovah loved Israel, Jesus loves His bride and seeks to have a fruitful relationship with her.
In the text, we find the Bridegroom knocking on the door of the Bride. ''Knock, Knock! Who's There?'' It is Jesus knocking on the door of the church CORPORATELY, and on the door of the heart INDIVIDUALLY.
1) PERSONAL Love is SUMMONED!
The Bridegroom COMES/CALLS to His bride
A) The DISTURBANCE She ADMITS (2-3)
She has turned in for the night. Doesn't want to be disturbed. She is comfortable and at ease.
How many Christians today don't want to be disturbed. They are comfortable and at ease in their life. The Lordship of Christ would be an INCONVENIENCE for them. They have a ''DO NOT DISTURB'' sign hanging from the door of their heart.
The Lord Jesus COMES/CALLS to you but your response is, ''NOT NOW, LORD, MAYBE LATER.''
TIME excuse: I know I need to, but not now. I'm too busy.
TROUBLE excuse: I've got too much going on in my life.
TIDY excuse: Let me get some things straightened out first.
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Song of Solomon 5
Steve Wagers
''Knock, Knock! Who's There?'' jokes have been a favorite of many for years. American origin dates to the 1930's. Most believe that its true origin finds itself in Shakespeare's classic tale ''Macbeth,'' first performed in 1606. In Act 2, Scene 3 the porter is hungover from the previous night. During his monologue, he uses ''Knock, Knock! Who's there as a refrain while he is speaking.
Solomon wrote 3 books:
Song of Solomon: YOUNG man full of ROMANCE
Proverbs: MIDDLE-AGED man full of REASON
Ecclesiastes: OLD man full of REGRET
Song of Solomon is a love story.
LITERALLY - Solomon and Shulamite Bride
HISTORICALLY - Jehovah and Israel
PRACTICALLY - Christ and His Church (Bridegroom/Bride)
When we come to Christ (Salvation), we enter into a MARRIAGE relationship. He is the BRIDEGROOM; we are His BRIDE. Just as Solomon loved his bride, Jehovah loved Israel, Jesus loves His bride and seeks to have a fruitful relationship with her.
In the text, we find the Bridegroom knocking on the door of the Bride. ''Knock, Knock! Who's There?'' It is Jesus knocking on the door of the church CORPORATELY, and on the door of the heart INDIVIDUALLY.
1) PERSONAL Love is SUMMONED!
The Bridegroom COMES/CALLS to His bride
A) The DISTURBANCE She ADMITS (2-3)
She has turned in for the night. Doesn't want to be disturbed. She is comfortable and at ease.
How many Christians today don't want to be disturbed. They are comfortable and at ease in their life. The Lordship of Christ would be an INCONVENIENCE for them. They have a ''DO NOT DISTURB'' sign hanging from the door of their heart.
The Lord Jesus COMES/CALLS to you but your response is, ''NOT NOW, LORD, MAYBE LATER.''
TIME excuse: I know I need to, but not now. I'm too busy.
TROUBLE excuse: I've got too much going on in my life.
TIDY excuse: Let me get some things straightened out first.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCUSE, THE DEVI ...
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