MARRIAGE AS A PORTRAIT OF CHRIST AND HIS BRIDE THE CHURCH
| Elements of Marriage in Biblical Times | CHRIST AND HIS BRIDE |
| 1. Son’s father chooses the bride. | 1. “just as He chose us” Ephesians 1:4 |
| 2. Groom’s friend speaks for groom | 2. (John the Baptist) “the friend of the bridegroom” John 3:29 |
| 3. A bride price is paid | 3. “you have been bought with a price” I Corinthians 6:20 |
| 4. A betrothal period begins | 4. “I go and prepare a place for you” John 14:3 |
| 5. The groom proceeds to meet the bride. | 5. “I will come again and receive you to Myself” John 14:3 |
| 6. The bride is dressed in white. | 6. “he who overcomes will be dressed in white garments” Revelation 3:5 |
| 7. The bride and groom meet in the company of their friends, musicians and singers. | 7. “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet God.” I Thessalonians 4:16 |
| 8. The bride and groom enjoy a celebration meal with family and friends. | 8. “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the lamb.” Revelation 19:9 |
| 9. Gifts exchanged at wedding. | 9. “If any man’s work remains he shall receive a reward.” Corinthians 3:14 |
| 10. The marriage consummated. | 10. “come I will show you the bride the wife of the Lamb.” Revelation 21:9 |
| 11. The bride takes the husband’s name.
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11. “I will write upon him the name of My God.” Revelation 3:12
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| 12. Married “till death do us part.” | 12. “they shall reign forever and ever.” Revelation 22:5 |
Teachers: Dennis Eenigenburg, Jill Eenigenburg and Kit Marye
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