BIG IDEA:
A MAJESTIC BRIDEGROOM AND A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE PRODUCE MEMORABLE PRINCES
(:1) INTRODUCTION
Celebration of the Royal Wedding = “A Good Theme”; a love psalm;
a miniature Song of Solomon
Note how many unpleasant themes comprise the bulk of our daily news and discourse
Speaks in part of the historical context with the king of Israel
Speaks ultimately of the love relationship between Christ and His Bride = the Church
Note how the king is addressed as God in vs.6; but then distinct from God in vs. 7
I. (:2-9) ADMIRATION FOR THE BRIDEGROOM = THE KING
Matthew Henry: “The transcendent excellences of Christ are represented by the beauty of the royal Bridegroom”
A. (:2) Summary = Blessed by God
1. He is Handsome
“fairer than the sons of man” (“Fairest Lord Jesus!”)
2. He is a Communicator of Grace to others
“Grace is poured upon Thy lips”
3. He is Blessed by God forever
B. (:3-5) A Mighty, Majestic, Conquering King
“for the Cause of Truth and Meekness and Righteousness”
1. Celebrating His Might
2. Celebrating His Majesty
3. Celebrating His Victory
C. (:6-7) A Throne of Eternal Righteousness
D. (:8-9) All of the Royal Accessories
II. (:10-15) ADMIRATION FOR THE BRIDE
A. (:10) Her Devotion
Leaving Her Household to Cleave to the King
B. (:11a) Her Beauty
C. (:11b) Her Submission
D. (:12) Her Wedding Gifts
E. (:13-15) Her Glorious Wedding Night
CONCLUSION (:16-17)
Celebration of the Royal Offspring