Song of Songs | One Story
Aug 30, 2026 · 42 min · 11 segments
Aug 30, 2026 · 42 min · 11 segments
First off, this is the title, the song of songs.
That is quite the title, is it not? This is like how we say Lord of Lords or King of Kings or Holy of Holies.
This is the exemplar of the category.
The best of the best.
What is the best song ever? Apparently it's right here.
You are holding it in your laps.
We ought to pay attention.
And what is he most known for? He's known for wisdom.
And this book sits alongside the books we call wisdom literature.
And what does that mean? This book is given to you as an offering of wisdom.
This book is designed to help you live the good life.
It's here for your good.
And as most songs are, this one is written poetically.
This is poetry throughout.
And poetry invites you to read slowly, out loud, repeatedly.
And as you engage it over time, the depth and the beauty and the significance of the language is revealed.
You probably don't get it on the first pass.
How many of you read poetry? All right, a few.
Everyone else is going, no. No.
And now we can start with the song of songs.
Let's just start with the best one.
First off, this is the title, the song of songs.
That is quite the title, is it not? This is like how we say Lord of Lords or King of Kings or Holy of Holies.
This is the exemplar of the category.
The best of the best.
What is the best song ever? Apparently it's right here.
You are holding it in your laps.
We ought to pay attention.
And what is he most known for? He's known for wisdom.
And this book sits alongside the books we call wisdom literature.
And what does that mean? This book is given to you as an offering of wisdom.
This book is designed to help you live the good life.
It's here for your good.
And as most songs are, this one is written poetically.
This is poetry throughout.
And poetry invites you to read slowly, out loud, repeatedly.
And as you engage it over time, the depth and the beauty and the significance of the language is revealed.
You probably don't get it on the first pass.
How many of you read poetry? All right, a few.
Everyone else is going, no. No.
And now we can start with the song of songs.
Let's just start with the best one.
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