SOS 3:7 The Bridegroom's Bed
Preached by James R. Reynolds, Sr. on May 9, 1979.
## IntroductionSong of Solomon 3:7,8 — Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel. 8 They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.
- I. The Meaning of It
- II. The Characteristics of It
- III. The Safety of It
I. The Meaning of It
Song 3:7 “Behold his bed”
- look at His Bed
This seems to be the answer to the question that has been asked. “Who is this”
Luke 3:15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
John1:23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
25 And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
27 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
When John looked at himself he saw himself only as a voice, not as a great one but just a voice.
S.O.S. 3:7 “Behold his bed”
1. She is His Resting place
The Bride is His resting place or dwelling place
Mat. 8:20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Luke 9:58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
1 8 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Where is His Resting place?
“Christ may dwell in your heart”
Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen
Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
HE HAD NO RESTING PLACE BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T KNOW HIM
- THEY SHOULD KNOW HIM PROPHESY PROMISES PREACHING
Mark 7:8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Rev. 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Psalm 24:7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory.
He is Knocking *** He is looking for a place of rest and refreshing
2. She is His Refreshing
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a bed for sleeping or eating; a sofa, (place of refreshing) chamber, bier.
“I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me”
What door is He knocking at?
“If any man hear my voice” satisfy Him, (Heart-life)commitment, dedication
Pleasing Him – He notices everything you do. Visit, need, sick, prison,
Mat. 25:37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
He finds something satisfying from the Bride. (He is sick with the Church) He is about ready to spue the church out of His mouth.
- The Characteristics of It.
- “Behold His Bed Which is Solomon’s”
- Not Solomon the King but the Heavenly Solomon
The King has an expensive Bed
1. She is Expensive
The price Jesus paid for us – Jesus paid an expensive price for us.
The value of a soul – (Worth more than the world)
The value of something is seen in its price.
$1.6 million –Bed (12) $85k handful $75,000 (10) $50, 000 several $20,000 many $2,800.oo - pillow
Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Not only are these sheets made of the finest merino wool backed with 1000-count Egyptian cotton sheet, they’re also threaded with 22 carat gold. Reg. pillow case $2,400 queen 100 count 40-30
What is the value of the Bride?
LOOK at the price Jesus paid for His Bride. (No one paid that price)
He paid His price not what we were worth, not the asking price but more.
Some are more valuable than others, Training, Education, teaching, tutoring
There is something that is more valuable within us that far supersedes what is in those of the world.
2. She is Beautiful
Solomon’s bed had curtains – costly but beautiful
Rev. 19:8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
- Imputed righteousness
- Received through faith in Him into our account.
- Imparted righteousness
- Attained through faith in action, Righteous acts
3. She is Immaculate “Clean and white”
- Upright, Honest Works, (No wrinkles, spots, crumbs)
A Clean Bed
- The Safety of It
- “threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel”
- It is well guarded – Christ guards His bed.
- “threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel”
Ps 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Joshua 5:13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?
14 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?
You’re my resting place, I am here to protect you,
Elisha In Dothan with his servant.
2Kings 6:17 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
ANGELS all around Him – well guarded
Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
- Guarded by well trained Guardsmen
Song 3:8 “They all hold swords, being expert in war”
“being expert in war”
Expert they know what they are doing
- The Guardsmen are in a posture of defense.
Song 3:8 They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.
“They all hold swords”
Well instructed how to use it.
Deut 32:10 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.
Zech 2:8 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
Psalm 77:6 I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.
Dan. 10:20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.
Ro 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1Pe 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Re 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
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