Apples of Gold in a Garden Enclosed

Song 4:11-16 … Your lips drop[05197] sweetness as the honeycomb, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The fragrance of your garments is like that of Lebanon.

drop[05197]= distill, prophesy, preach, discourse

12 A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse{bride}, A spring shut up, A fountain sealed. 13 Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates With pleasant fruits, Fragrant henna with spikenard, 14 spikenard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense, myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices–– 15 You are a garden spring, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon. 16 Awake, north wind, and come, south wind! Blow[06315] on my garden, that its fragrance may spread abroad. Let my lover come into his garden and taste its choice fruits.

blow[06315]= exhale or breathe out, utter

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A Song:
Refresh me with
. apples of gold (x2) –Song 2:5;Pro 25:11; 15:23
Christ revealed –2Cor 2:14-15
A garden enclosed; a fountain sealed
Full of apples of gold.
Sweeter than honey from
. the honeycomb –Song 4:11;Ps 119:103;19:10;Pro 16:24
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Refresh me with apples of gold (x2)
Let the wind blow to carry
. apples of gold
Christ revealed 
A garden enclosed; a fountain sealed
Sweet fragrance of life –2Cor 2:14-15
Breathe in, breathe out –Job 33:4;Rev 19:10
Apples of gold.
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2Corinthians 2:14-15 … But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. 15 For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.
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Revelation 19:10 … Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit[4151] of prophecy[4394].

*spirit[4151]= Holy Spirit, movement of air{wind, breath of nostrils or mouth}
*prophecy[4394]=a discourse{utterance} emanating from divine inspiration and declaring the purposes of God

The garden enclosed from the above scripture is a picture of the secret place within the heart of the “bride”. It’s amazing and beautiful that it’s also a picture of the bride being Pregnant with the Word or apples of gold!
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Apples of gold are breathed by the Holy Spirit. They contain the fragrance of Christ, bringing life[02421] . These apples “breathe” – refresh, quicken, revive and restore from sickness, discouragement, faintness, and/or death. They bring life and joy. Isn’t it interesting that the “place of apples”, the place where these apples are “breathed” is in Judah, assigned to the tribe of Judah = praise/He is to be praised?!
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Word Study . From NetBible Pro 25:11  Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken at the right time. apple[08598] = apple associated with fragrance *From [05301] = to breathe, cause to breathe out and [01054] = place of apples located in Judah[03063] = praise/He shall be praised (assigned to the tribe of Judah Josh 15 v53) spoken[01696] = to declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, prophesy, sing =>These apples of gold contain a fragrance that can be breathed in and out! . From NetBible  Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Spirit[07307] of God = wind/breath of heaven, Holy Spirit, inspires prophetic utterances, Shekinah glory manifest breath[05397] of the Almighty = spirit of God, divine inspiration gives life [02421]revives, quickens, restores, refreshes from sickness, discouragement, faintness, death .

Jesus Sweet Jesus

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A song:
Jesus, sweet Jesus,
what a wonder You are
oh Jesus what a wonder You are
Your Words sweeter than honey –Psalm 119:103; Pro 16:24
more precious than gold –Psalm 19:10
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oh Jesus what a wonder You are
Your name like sweet fragrance –Song 1:3
after spring rain –Proverbs 16:15
Your name greatly to be praised!
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Jesus, sweet Jesus,
what a wonder You are
oh Jesus what a wonder You are! –Luke 5:26; Mark 5:42
Jesus forevermore I give You thanks
and glorify Your great name!
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Psalm 86:12 … O Lord my God,  I will give thanks to You with all my heart, and will glorify Your name forever.
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Luke 5:26 … Everyone was gripped with great wonder and awe. And they praised God, saying over and over again, “We have seen amazing things today.
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Word Study From Netbible Mark 5:42 they were completely astonished[1839] with great astonishment[1611] completely astonished[1839] = amazed, throw into wonderment, completely baffled great[3173] = surprising on a large scale astonishment[1611]= amazement-wonder, to be thrown into a state of blended fear and wonderment *************************************************************** From Netbible Luke 5:26 They were all struck with astonishment[1611] and began glorifying[1392] God; and they were filled with awe[5401], saying, “We have seen remarkable[3861] things today.” astonishment[1611]= amazement-wonder, to be thrown into a state of blended fear and wonderment glorifying[1392]=  to praise, extol, magnify, celebrate, honor awe[5401]= reverential awe, reverence remarkable[3861]=  unexpected, uncommon, incredible, wonderful

 

Sweetness and Sovereignty Bible Plan

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Sweetness & Sovereignty Scriptures
1. Deuteronomy 4:39-40	2. 1 Chronicles 29:10-11
3. 1 Chronicles 29:12-13	4. 2 Chronicles 20:6-7
5. Nehemiah 9:17	6. Job 42:1-3
7. Psalm 10:16-18	8. Psalm 31:19-20
9. Psalm 93:1-2	10. Psalm 135:5-7
11. Isaiah 30:18-19	12. Isaiah 40:10-11
13. Isaiah 40:22-24	14. Isaiah 40:25-26
15. Isaiah 43:11-13	16. Isaiah 46:10-11
17. Isaiah 49:15-16	18. Isaiah 63:9
19. Isaiah 66:1-2	20. Matthew 18:12-14
21. Luke 1:51-53	22. Luke 7:13-15
23. Luke 12:6-7	24. John 8:7-8
25. John 8:9-11	26. Acts 17:24-26
27. Acts 17:27-28	28. Romans 9:19-21
29. 2Corinthians 8:9	30. Titus 3:4-6
31. Hebrews 4:14-16	.

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1. Deuteronomy 4:39-40 … Today realize and carefully consider{take to heart, remember & keep firmly in mind} that the Lord is God in heaven above and on earth below – there is no other! 40 If you obey all the laws and commands that I will give you today, all will be well with you and your children. Then you will enjoy a long life in the land the LORD your God is giving you for all time.
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   There is only one God, the Father, who created everything
   … we exist for Him.
   and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things
   … and we exist through Him. –1Cor 8:6
   Through the Son, God the Father made the universe
   … and everything in it. –He 1:2
   Nothing came into being without Him{the Son}! –Jn 1:3
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2. 1 Chronicles 29:10-11 … So David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly; and David said, “Blessed are You, O LORD God of Israel our father, forever and ever. 11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours ; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and You are exalted as head over all.
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   Jesus name above all names –Phil 2:9
   Head over all things –Eph 1:22
   His kingdom will have no end. –Luke 1:33
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   Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise! –Rev 5:12
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3. 1 Chronicles 29:12-13 … Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. 13 Now therefore, our God, we thank You, and praise Your glorious name.
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   The eyes of the Lord search for and
   Strengthen those whose hearts are
   Fully committed to Him –2Chron 16:9
   In His hand are power and might!
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   So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. –Is 41:10
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4. 2 Chronicles 20:6-7 … and he[Jehoshaphat ] said, “O LORD, the God of our fathers, are You not God in the heavens? And are You not ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand so that no one can stand against You. 7 Did You not, O our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it to the descendants of Abraham Your friend forever?
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   None can stand against the Lord almighty –Is 14:27
   No not one
   None like the King of kings
   Lord of lords –Rev 19:16
   Jesus
   No other rock I know
   No not one! –Is 44:8;1Cor 10:4
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5. Nehemiah 9:17 … They refused to listen, And did not remember Your wondrous deeds which You had performed among them; So they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But You are a God of forgiveness, Gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; And You did not forsake them.
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   Rend your heart
   Wholeheartedly return to the Lord –Joel 2:13
   The Lord is a God of forgiveness
   Gracious and compassionate
   Slow to anger
   Abounding in lovingkindness and faithfulness
   Goodness and Truth.
   Yahweh, He is Yahweh! –Ex 34:6
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   Jesus, the Great I AM! –Jn 8:58
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   2Peter 3:9 … The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
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6. Job 42:1-3 … Then Job answered the Lord: 2 I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted. 3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ “Therefore I have declared that which I did not understand, Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.”
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   Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised
   His greatness is unsearchable! –Ps 145:3
   The LORD is the everlasting God
   His understanding no-one can fathom! –Is 40:28
   His ways and thoughts are higher –Is 55:8-9
   Too wonderful for me!
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7. Psalm 10:16-18 … The LORD is king forever and ever! Let those who worship other gods be swept from the land. 17 LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare/strengthen their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear/listen to their prayer, 18 You defend the fatherless and oppressed, so that mere mortals may no longer terrorize them.
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   Praise King Jesus –Rev 19:13
   None can stand against Him
   The LORD is the true God
   He is the living God
   The everlasting King –Jer 10:10
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   Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. –1Tim 1:17
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8. Psalm 31:19-20 … How great is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You{your loyal followers}. In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter{refuge, trust} in You. 20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the plots of man; You keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of {slanderous, accusing}tongues.
   

   * AMPC … Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear, revere, and worship You, goodness which You have wrought for those who trust and take refuge in You before the sons of men! 20 In the secret place of Your presence You hide them from the plots of men; You keep them secretly in Your pavilion from the strife of tongues.

   Prayer: Lord help me remember to run to You for the safety of Your presence. Thank You that You are my defense and protection from accusing tongues. Hide me in the secret place of Your presence, set me high upon the Rock! I will sing praises to You Lord! –Ps 27:5-6;Pro 18:10
   
   

9. Psalm 93:1-2 … .
10. Psalm 135:5-7 … .
11. Isaiah 30:18-19 … The Lord Will Not Abandon His People
    Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you His love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for Him to help them. 19 O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will respond instantly to the sound of your cries.
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    The Lord longs to be gracious and show
    His love and compassion on His people
    Who ask for His help
    He is faithful-He will not abandon His people.
    Blessed are those who wait for Him to help.
    
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12. Isaiah 40:10-11 … .
13. Isaiah 40:22-24 … .
14. Isaiah 40:25-26 … .
15. Isaiah 43:11-13 … .
16. Isaiah 46:10-11 … .
17. Isaiah 49:15-16 … Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! 16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me.
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    I will not forget you!
    I Am always ready to
    Have compassion on you–My child
    See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands
    I the Lord am faithful
    You are the apple of My eye! –Is 49:15-16; 30:18; Ps 17:8.
    
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18. Isaiah 63:9 … .
19. Isaiah 66:1-2 … .
20. Matthew 18:12-14 … .
21. Luke 1:51-53 … .
22. Luke 7:13-15 … .
23. Luke 12:6-7 … .
24. John 8:7-8 … .
25. John 8:9-11 … .
26. Acts 17:24-26 … .
27. Acts 17:27-28 … .
28. Romans 9:19-21 … .
29. 2Corinthians 8:9 … For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
30. Titus 3:4-6 … But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration/rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior.
31. Hebrews 4:14-16 … Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 
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    Praise You Lord Jesus!
    You are our refuge and strength
    An ever-present help in trouble –Ps 46:1
    You are near to all who call upon You in truth –Ps 145:18-19
    You protect and answer
    Your loyal followers when they call –Ps 91:14-15
    Thank You Lord – Your help is always
    Appropriate and well-timed
    Coming just when we need it! –He 4:16
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    Psalm 91:14-15 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)
    14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he knows and understands My name [has a personal knowledge of My mercy, love, and kindness—trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never forsake him, no, never].
    15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
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Sweetness and Sovereignty Bible Plan Prayers{prayer}
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Honey from the Rock

Psalm 119:103 … How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Proverbs 16:24 … Pleasant words are a like honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Rock Eternal standing firm
Enduring the winds of time
Strong tower, shelter above all others
Sweet refuge, Rock that is higher than I. -Ps 61:1-4

Lord hear my cry
Under the shadow of Your wings let me trust and abide
Keep me as the apple of Your eye
Nourished with honey from the Rock, satisfied -Ps 17:8;Deut 32:10-13;Ps 91:1-4
Sweet golden oil flowing from the flinty crag
Pure, rich, fresh, the perfect food
The Living Word.

Rock Eternal standing firm
Enduring the winds of time
Honey – golden, sweet, pure
Flowing from the Rock
Perfect food for my soul
A Healing balm to make me whole
Taste and SEE! -Ps 19:8-11, 34:8

Related:
Honey

Sweeter than Honey

Psalm 19:8-10 AMP … The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes. The [reverent] fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even than much fine gold; they are sweeter also than honey and drippings from the honeycomb.

Proverbs 16:24 … Pleasant-Kind-Gracious words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

From NetBible Prov 16:24

*The metaphor of honey or the honeycomb is used elsewhere in scripture, notably Ps 19:10 [11]. Honey was used in Israel as a symbol of the delightful and healthy products of the land – “a land flowing with milk and honey” (Deut 6:3).

* Two predicates are added to qualify the metaphor: The pleasant words are “sweet” and “healing.” “Soul” includes in it the appetites, physical and spiritual; and so sweet to the “soul” would summarize all the ways pleasant words give pleasure. “Bones” is a metonymy of subject, the boney framework representing the whole person, body and soul. Pleasant words, like honey, will enliven and encourage the whole person. One might recall, in line with the imagery here, how Jonathan’s eyes brightened when he ate from the honeycomb (1 Sam 14:27).

Seek Jesus Christ as if looking for hidden treasure.

His words are sweeter than honey; More desired than much fine gold. -Col2:2-3; Ps19:10,119:103,119:72,119:127

They are sweet to the soul bringing joy to the heart, light to the eyes and healing to the bones.

If you have any word of exhortation or consolation or encouragement for the people, say it! -ACTS 13:15 AMP

Samson’s Riddle

Judges 14:14 … So he[Samson] said to them:

“Out of the eater came something to eat,
And out of the strong came something sweet.”
Now for three days they could not explain the riddle.

The answer:

Judges 14:8 … When he returned later to take her, he turned aside to look at the carcass of the lion; and behold, a swarm of bees and honey were in the body of the lion.

Judges 14:17-18 … Now she had wept on him the seven days while their feast lasted. And it happened on the seventh day that he told her, because she pressed him so much. Then she explained the riddle to the sons of her people. 18 So the men of the city said to him on the seventh day before the sun went down:

“What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion?”

And he said to them:

“If you had not plowed with my heifer, you would not have solved my riddle!”

—>A honeycomb in the body of a dead lion.

The Lion of the tribe of Judah has triumphed!
Tho He was slain as a Lamb
He lives!
He speaks.
His words sweeter than honey!

How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! -Ps 119:103

Revelation 5:1-6 … And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. ² Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” ³ And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll, or to look at it.
⁴ So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it. ⁵ But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.” 

⁶ And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth.