Why Is There an Erotic Poem in My Bible? | Song of Songs

Why did God put an erotic poem in the middle of my Bible?
I grew up in church. Sat through thousands of sermons. And somehow never heard about the Song of Songs—one of the most beautiful, confusing, and ignored books in the Bible.

It's a collection of erotic love poetry. And it's right there in your Bible, sandwiched between the Psalms and the prophets.

So... why?

Is it just ancient relationship advice? A guide to dating and marriage? Or is there something deeper going on—something that points us toward the greatest love story ever told?

In this message, we explore:

• Why churches have historically avoided this book (and why that's a mistake)
• How celibate monks became obsessed with these love poems
• Why ancient rabbis sang the Song of Songs at Passover
• What this book reveals about desire, intimacy, and being truly known
• How it all points to the Cross

This isn't just for people who are dating or married. It's for anyone who's ever longed to be loved, pursued, seen—and wondered if that ache means something.