The Jewish Wedding

1. The Beginning: The groom's father made and approved choice of the bride.
2. The Groom's Promise: a. Made a covenant . b. Drink the cup of wine to seal the covenant. c. Groom pays a price to show he is serious. d. Groom's speech of promise to his bride that he would come to claim her soon.
3. Groom Prepares a Place for His Bride: Groom prepares a bridal chamber where they stay for seven days. He works on it until it pleases his father. Then he may go after his bride.
4. The Bride Waits: While the groom builds the new home, the bride waits and wears a veil. This shows she belongs only to the groom. She prepares for her wedding by making blankets, etc. She also shows gratitude to her family for raising her and she mends hurt relationships. No matter what, she had to be ready because he would come at night.

1. The Beginning: God the Father made and approved Jesus the choice of the church.
2. The Groom's Promise: a. The groom made a covenant . b. Drank the cup to seal the covenant at the last supper. c. Christ paid a price (Calvary) to show he is serious. d. Christ has promised the church that he is coming soon
3. Christ has Prepared a Place for His Bride It has pleased the father and he is coming after his bride.
4. The Church Waits: While the Christ builds his church, the Church also mends hurt relationships.