Song of Songs 2. God’s love for the church: The Church is a rose among the thorns.

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant for Mission and Mercy for the South Wisconsin District in Milwaukee, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 2. Roses, lilies, apple trees, and fig trees. We see a vision of the church, not only as a bride of Christ, but as ones who are battling in a sinful and broken world. The church is like a rose among the thorns, the lily among the brambles, that the church will look beautiful but needs to endure among her enemies. The LORD is like an apple tree: Sturdy, providing shade, and producing fruit for our sustenance. He is our foundation, He provides what we need to live , and provides us the holy food to keep us with Him. “Lord God, sustain us in this life and for the next. Protect us from evil, provide for our needs, and help us to people who look to You for our hope. In Christ, Amen”