Love Unfiltered-Week Three

Old Truths For A New Generation

Teaching Pastor: Sandy Mason

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Sunday, March 1st, 2026 

Title:  The Four Loves

1. Affection
2. Eros
3. Friendship
4. Self-giving

Talk It Over Questions 

 Affection

1. What stood out to you from the message from Pastor Sandy and why?
2. How does the Song of Songs illustrate the theme of affection between the lovers? Can you identify specific verses where this affection is expressed?

 Eros

3. What role does erotic love play in the narrative of the Song of Songs? How do you interpret the imagery used to describe physical desire in the love  poems?
4. How might Eros in the Song of Songs challenge or affirm contemporary views on sexuality and intimacy within marriage relationships?

 Friendship

5. How is friendship depicted in the interactions between the characters in the Song of Songs? What elements of friendship can you identify in their dialogues?
6. How can we relate these aspects to modern friendships?

 Self-giving

7. Discuss the theme of self-giving love in the Song of Songs. How do the characters demonstrate their commitment to each other?
8. How does self-giving love differ from other types of love presented in the Song of Songs?

 Wrap-Up

9. How do the four types of love (affection, Eros, friendship, and self-giving) interrelate within the Song of Songs? What insights can we gain from this interaction?
10. As we reflect on these aspects, how can the Song of Songs inform our understanding and practice of love in our own lives today?