Jewish Wedding Traditions, by Lambert Dolphin

Jewish Wedding Traditions

Compared to the Relationship between Jesus Christ and his Bride the Church

Event in Jewish Wedding

Application to us as Christians

Scripture References

1. The Beginning: The groom's father made and approved choice of the bride. Christ is the bridegroom. Church is the bride. The Father makes and approves the choice. John the Baptist shows himself as bestman. John 10:28 John 3:29 2. The Groom's Promise: a. Made a covenant or contract promise. 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. God made a new covenant with Israel to replace one He made with Abraham. Jesus drank cup of redemption at Passover. Jesus paid the price for us on the cross. Jesus promises to come and take His bride, the church, away to be with Him. Jeremiah 31:31 Matthew 26:27-29, 1 Corinthians 6:20 John 14:2-3 3. Groom Prepares a Place for His Bride: Groom prepares a brida…