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FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY WUSASA ZARIA

CHAPEL OF LIGHT

SERMON SCRIPT

DATE: 23rd OCTOBER, 2023

CANTOR: ILIAMVE TERSOO SOLOMON.

HYMN FOR SERMON: CNH 712

TYPE OF SERMON: TOPICAL.

TEXT: SONG OF SONGS 1:9-2:7.

TOPIC: THE BEAUTY OF LOVE.

INTRODUCTION

St. James of Jerusalem, also known as James the Just, was a brother of Jesus Christ and a

prominent figure in the early Christian church. He was considered one of the "Pillars of the

Church". He is believed to have been born in Galilee, and he was a follower of Jesus from an

early age. James is said to have played a significant role in the spread of Christianity. He is

believed to have authored the Epistle of James.

Songs of Solomon is one of the five books of the Ketuvim (Writings) and is traditionally

attributed to King Solomon. The book is named after its main character, King Solomon.The book

is filled with passionate descriptions of love between a man and a woman, often using vivid
imagery and sensual language.The man and woman in the book represent the union of two

individuals, which symbolizes the unity of God and humanity.

SUB-DIVITIONS

1. The beauty of God's love (John 3:16):

i. God's love is described as unconditional, everlasting, and selfless (Romans 5:8)

ii. In the Bible, God's love is portrayed through various passages such as Psalm 86:15, which

says, "For you, O Lord, are compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love."

iii. Another example is 1 John 4:7-8, which states, "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love

comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not

love does not know God, because God is love."

2. The beauty of marital love (Colossians 3:19):

i. Marital love is a union of two hearts, and it is a reflection of God's love for His people (Songs

of Solomon 1:9-14).

ii. The book of Song of Solomon is an example of marital love, with numerous passages

describing the depth and intensity of the love between the two main characters.

iii. For example, Song of Solomon 1:2-3, "Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, for his

love is more delightful than wine. His left hand is under my head, and his right hand embraces

me."
3. The blessing of awaited love (Songs of Solomon 2:7):

i. Awaited love refers to the love that is yet to be experienced, but is anticipated with great joy

and happiness (Songs of Solomon 3:1-2).

ii. Ruth and Boaz as an example of awaited love (Ruth 3:1-4, 9-13).

iii. How to receive blessings from God while waiting for love (Hebrews 13:4).

CONCLUSION:

Some people may said they are not yet married, but I will like you to be away that we as

Christians are all married to Christ (Ephesians 5:31-32), and for us to adore Christ we must be

bound to Him just as the wife is bound to her husband (1Corinthians 7:39), in as much as Christ

will not die, we are not to go about fornicating or committing adultery worship idol or putting

your faith in other thing rather than God.

CONCLUSION:

Some people may said they are not yet married, but I will like you to be away that we as

Christians are all married to Christ (Ephesians 5:31-32), and for us to adore Christ we must be

bound to Him just as the wife is bound to her husband (1Corinthians 7:39), in as much as Christ

will not die, we are not to go about fornicating or committing adultery worship idol or putting

your faith in other thing rather than God.

CONCLUSION:

You must know that we as Christians are all married to Christ (Ephesians 5:31-32), and for us to

enjoy the beauty of love that is in Christ, we must be faithful to Him just as the wife is to be

faithful to her husband (1Corinthians 7:39), in as much as Christ will not die, we are not to go

about fornicating or committing adultery worship idol or putting your faith in other thing rather

than God.