The Ancient Jewish Wedding tradition and how it pertains to Jesus marrying His Bride.(RAPTURE) Our Lord was Jewish so when you dig a little deeper into His culture you get to know Him just a little bit more!!!
The Wedding Contract (Betrothal):
When a young man desired to marry a young woman in ancient Israel, he would prepare a contract or covenant to present to the young woman and her father at the young woman's home. The contract showed his willingness to provide for the young woman and described the terms under which he would propose marriage.
When Jesus came to Earth and gave us the details of our inheritance, we had a choice to except the proposal or not.
This is when a person is saved by accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior. ~ 2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
When a young man desired to marry a young woman in ancient Israel, he would prepare a contract or covenant to present to the young woman and her father at the young woman's home. The contract showed his willingness to provide for the young woman and described the terms under which he would propose marriage.
When Jesus came to Earth and gave us the details of our inheritance, we had a choice to except the proposal or not.
This is when a person is saved by accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior. ~ 2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
The Dowry or purchase price of the Bride:
In the ancient Jewish wedding tradition there was a dowry paid to the family for the bride and it was Always paid by the father of the groom. This has been fulfilled by God Almighty for the Bride of Christ and it can be summed up in 1 scripture. John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. The Father paid for her with His Son's Blood.
In the ancient Jewish wedding tradition there was a dowry paid to the family for the bride and it was Always paid by the father of the groom. This has been fulfilled by God Almighty for the Bride of Christ and it can be summed up in 1 scripture. John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. The Father paid for her with His Son's Blood.
The Cup:
The the brides father agreed on the price, the groom would pour the bride a cup of wine and if she drank of the cup it proclaimed her acceptance of the proposal. At this point the betrothal was legally binding, just like a marriage. The only difference was that the marriage was not yet consummated. A typical betrothal period was 1-2 years. During this time the bride and bridegroom each would be preparing for the marriage and wouldn't see each other.
Jesus sealed our marriage contract in Matthew 26:28-29 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. The disciples drank of the cup, thus accepting the contract. (WE ACCEPT THIS CONTRACT TODAY BY DRINKING OF THE CUP IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIM)
The the brides father agreed on the price, the groom would pour the bride a cup of wine and if she drank of the cup it proclaimed her acceptance of the proposal. At this point the betrothal was legally binding, just like a marriage. The only difference was that the marriage was not yet consummated. A typical betrothal period was 1-2 years. During this time the bride and bridegroom each would be preparing for the marriage and wouldn't see each other.
Jesus sealed our marriage contract in Matthew 26:28-29 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. The disciples drank of the cup, thus accepting the contract. (WE ACCEPT THIS CONTRACT TODAY BY DRINKING OF THE CUP IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIM)
Gifts for the Bride:
The groom would give special gifts to his bride for a couple of reasons, 1 was to show his appreciation of her acceptance and 2 was so she would remember him during their long betrothal. Jesus gave us gifts of the Holy Spirit for the same reasons. John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. The Holy Spirit is where all our spiritual gifts come from.
The groom would give special gifts to his bride for a couple of reasons, 1 was to show his appreciation of her acceptance and 2 was so she would remember him during their long betrothal. Jesus gave us gifts of the Holy Spirit for the same reasons. John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. The Holy Spirit is where all our spiritual gifts come from.
Preparing a place:
The groom would go away to build onto his father's house to make room for his anticipated family, and depending on the elaboration and size of the addition, it could be a while before he returned to his bride. The bride had to wake up everyday in the betrothal period and get ready for her wedding...EVERYDAY she was preparing herself in great detail to be beautiful, Pure, and ready for his arrival because she did not know the day nor hour he would return. Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Does this sound familiar? Jesus said this is exacly what he was doing for us. John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
The groom would go away to build onto his father's house to make room for his anticipated family, and depending on the elaboration and size of the addition, it could be a while before he returned to his bride. The bride had to wake up everyday in the betrothal period and get ready for her wedding...EVERYDAY she was preparing herself in great detail to be beautiful, Pure, and ready for his arrival because she did not know the day nor hour he would return. Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Does this sound familiar? Jesus said this is exacly what he was doing for us. John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
The Groom returns for his bride:
The Bridegroom would come for the bride in the middle of the night, with a shout and the sound of a shofar, so the Lord will come for us. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words. Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
The Bridegroom would come for the bride in the middle of the night, with a shout and the sound of a shofar, so the Lord will come for us. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words. Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Jesus please come soon, but in the meantime we praise you and thank you for the additional time we have to prepare for you!!! Please, in the name of Yeshua bless all who took the time to read this and open their eyes and ears to the truth of the ENTIRE Bible. AMEN
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