Song of Solomon 3:1

Vintage Love explores the Song of Songs through the lens of spiritual formation. The early Desert Fathers saw this book as an allegory of Christ and His bride, where the story of love begins not with our pursuit, but with His. Jesus is the One who first loves, calls, and draws us, and our journey is our response to His initiating grace. This plan traces how His love awakens, matures, and transforms us in every season. Vintage Love reveals a spiritual journey shaped by divine pursuit and sustained by Christ’s unwavering love.

Jewish people read the Song of Songs every year at the Passover, seeing these poems about the union of two lovers as a sort of commentary on Exodus — Israel escaped Egypt to enter into covenant union with Yahweh at Mount Sinai. In this plan we are going to look at some of the key themes shared between the Song of Songs and Exodus, and how Jesus, the Church’s groom, rescues us from slavery and unites us with Himself.

This series explores God’s beautiful design for love, passion, and marriage. God did not leave us to figure romance out on our own—He gave us an entire book of the Bible to guide us. In this plan, you will discover biblical wisdom for building lasting, Christ-centered love. This study is especially helpful for those preparing for marriage, newly married couples, and anyone seeking to rekindle passion in their relationship. Due to the mature marriage themes in Song of Solomon, this plan is intended for adults who desire deeper insight into God’s heart for love and covenant commitment.

This is the fifteenth installment of our Bible reading plan, following a lectionary-style pattern with daily readings from the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament. Each day includes a devotional primer to guide your time in God’s Word. This month’s theme is purpose. In Ecclesiastes, we question what truly matters. Song of Songs reveals the purpose of love and relationships. Paul’s letters call us to live with clarity, identity, and mission in Christ. Together, these books invite us to discover God’s purpose—and how it shapes every part of our lives.