Song of Solomon 6:4-13

What happens when conflict hits your relationships? In this powerful episode, Alex dives deep into Song of Solomon chapter 6 to reveal God's immutability - His unchanging nature - and how it transforms the way we handle conflict.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

* God's character never changes, even when we mess up

* How to start conflict resolution with affirmation (not accusations)

* Why commitment matters more than perfection in relationships

* The difference between biblical conflict and our culture's "serial relationships"

* Practical steps for handling disagreements in marriage, friendship, and with God

📖 Scripture Focus: Song of Solomon 6:4-13

Alex breaks down how Solomon responds to conflict with his wife - not with anger or rejection, but with affirmation, commitment, and reminders of her unique value. This mirrors exactly how God approaches us when we've messed up or pulled away from Him.

Whether you're single, married, engaged, or walking through relationship difficulties, this episode will encourage you that God's love for you never wavers, and it will equip you with biblical tools for healthier conflict resolution.

💬 After the Amen Question: How can you handle conflict in your life knowing God is unchanging?

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What does it really mean to be a faithful leader in God's church?

In this powerful message from 1 Corinthians 4:1-6, we dive deep into what biblical leadership actually looks like. Spoiler alert: it's not about being the captain of the ship or seeking approval from others.

Paul reveals that church leaders are called to be "under-rowers" - the lowest servants on the boat - whose only job is to faithfully bring God's treasures from His storehouse (the Word) to His people. No adding their own spin, no taking ingredients out, just pure faithfulness to what God has already provided.

Key takeaways:

* Why seeking human approval (or even self-approval) misses the point entirely

* How God will reveal everything hidden in darkness on judgment day

* Why taking sin seriously is actually an act of love for the church

* The difference between living as citizens of heaven vs. blending in with the culture around us

* How Christ became the ultimate faithful steward, paying our debt with His life

The challenge: If we want to change our communities, we can't live and act like our communities. We're called to be IN the world, but not OF the world.

This isn't your typical Sunday morning message - it's raw, real, and challenges us to live with eternal perspective in a culture that's obsessed with temporary approval.

Recorded live at House Church Kauai - where kids run around, faith gets real, and the garage becomes a place of transformation.

What Do You Do When You Reject God? | Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3 | Amen Podcast

Welcome back to Amen Podcast! 🌺 Join Alex and Lokelani as they continue their deep dive through the Song of Solomon, exploring one of the most challenging aspects of our relationship with God - what happens when WE are the ones causing setbacks.

📖 What We Cover:

Scripture: Song of Solomon 5:2 - 6:3 (ESV)

In this powerful episode, we dive into:

* Why we sometimes reject God's call for intimacy (even as believers)

* The silly excuses we make when Jesus is knocking at our hearts

* How our guilt and shame "beat us up" when we turn away from Him

* What God does when we reject Him (spoiler: He doesn't abandon us!)

* The beautiful role of Christian community in restoration

* How reflecting on God's character draws us back to repentance

🌊 Key Takeaways:

✨ God knew what He was getting when He chose you - your sin doesn't surprise Him ✨ When we reject God, He goes to "work" - showing grace and pursuing us ✨ The church should help restore, not condemn, those returning to God ✨ "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine" - His love never leaves us

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We close with our signature "After the Amen" segment where we share what stood out to us most and invite YOU to share your thoughts in the comments!

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Bible Translation: ESV (English Standard Version

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In this powerful episode from Song of Solomon chapter 4, Alex explores three beautiful ways Christ expresses His love for the church. Discover how Jesus pursues us with:

* Legal Love - He enters into an unbreakable covenant with us

* Affectionate Love - He calls us friends and delights in our company

* Passionate Love - He gave His life on the cross out of crazy love for us

Just like Solomon's bride is described as "a garden locked," believers are securely "locked in" with Christ - never to be separated from His love. This intimate picture from Scripture will transform how you see your relationship with Jesus and inspire you to bear fruit as His beloved.

Key Takeaway: When we truly understand how Christ sees us - beautiful, secure, and deeply loved - our lives naturally become fruitful gardens that reflect His glory.

Perfect for anyone wanting to deepen their relationship with Jesus and understand the security we have in Him.

Hosts: Alex & LokelaniSeries: Song of Solomon Study

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catechism #29

How to Walk Step by Step with Jesus Every Day | Song of Solomon 3:6-11

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? In this powerful sermon from Song of Solomon 3:6-11, we explore the beautiful picture of walking side by side with our King - not ahead of Him, not behind Him, but right by His side where He calls us to be.

Just as God took Eve from Adam's side (not his head or his feet), Jesus the second Adam calls us to walk step by step with Him. Through the imagery of Solomon's wedding procession, we see how Christ protects, provides for, and ultimately sacrifices everything - including His life - so that we can stand by His side as His bride, the church.

This isn't about earning our place through good works, but about understanding that we smell like sweet incense to God because we're IN Christ. His side was pierced so you could stand by it.

Key Scripture: Song of Solomon 3:6-11, John 19:31-37, Revelation 5:9-10, Revelation 19:16

What makes a truly godly wedding? In this episode, we explore Song of Solomon 3:6-11 and discover why Solomon's wedding was radically different from modern American weddings. We discuss biblical gender roles, God's design for marriage, and how every earthly wedding points to our ultimate relationship with Christ. Plus, we share practical insights for planning Christ-centered weddings and living out biblical masculinity and femininity.

Questions #28. What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith?