The Jewish Bride

There is a beautiful prophetic type found in the Jewish 

wedding traditions of Jesus’ time. After the betrothal, the

groom would return to his father’s house to prepare the

chamber for his bride. Then, at an unexpected moment,

he would return for his bride which meant that the bride

had to be ready and prepared for his coming. When 

everything was ready, he would come to take his bride

back to his father’s house where they would stay hidden

together in the chamber for seven days. After the seven 

days were over, the couple would join family and friends 

for the wedding feast.

Could it be that Jesus will return for his church just prior

to the tribulation and take her back to His Father’s house

for seven years (instead of seven days), the time span of 

the tribulation? After which there would be “the marriage 

supper of the Lamb” as described in Revelations 19?

We are on the cusp of the most exciting adventure imaginable for 

“Eye has not seen, nor has ear heard, nor has it entered into 

the heart of man, what God has prepared for those who love Him!” 

(I Corinthians 2:9) We can experience some of this now, but it is only

a foretaste of what God is preparing for us in heaven.

The early church said the following when saying goodbye

to another Christian: “Maranatha,” which means, “Come quickly,

Lord Jesus.” It was not only a greeting but a prayer.

We do not know the day or the hour but we are encouraged to 

know what season it is. However, I have a picture of Jesus standing

at the door of heaven with Gabriel waiting for His Dad to say, “Now!”

As I finish this topic before going on vacation, I want to say that 

I will miss you, dear reader. I am headed to Idaho to spend some 

UP time with family. How awesome is that!  See you again in a 

couple of weeks.

Maranatha!