Scriptural References
that refers to the relationship of
Christ and His Redeemed

as depicted by The Jewish Wedding

Having considered the cost, God the Father is willing to pay the “bride price” for His redeemed.  The bride price is the life of His Son, Jesus Christ.
--Luke 14:25-35           

As Christians, we are told that we are not our own but we are bought at a price.  
--I Corinthians 6:19-20

We are not redeemed with perishable things such as silver or gold. We have been “purchased” with the precious blood of Christ.  
--I Peter 1:18-19

The communion wine is a picture of our acceptance of the wedding contract.  
--I Corinthians 11:25

Jesus is going to His Father’s house to prepare a place for us.  
--John 14:1-4

Only the Father knows when Christ, the bridegroom, will go to get us.  
--Matthew 24:36

Jesus will descend with a shout and His bride will rise to meet Him.   
--I Thessalonians 4:16-17

Jesus will come for His bride at an unexpected hour; we are told that we must always be ready.  
--Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 12:35-40

The bride longs for the appearance of the bridegroom, Jesus.  
--Revelation 22:17

Because of the bride price that has been paid (the life of Jesus), we will be presented to Christ as a perfect bride without blemish.
--Ephesians 5:25-27

The bride has made herself ready and the time for the wedding has come.  
--Revelation 19:6-9

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