In the Bible, God presents himself as a bridegroom betrothed to his bride. For example, the prophet Isaiah writes, “For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name” (Isaiah 54:5). 

John the Baptist refused claims that he was the Christ, and then said of Jesus, “The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom rejoices greatly in the bridegroom’s voice” (John 3:28-29). 

In Ephesians, the church is called the “bride of Christ” because Jesus is our bridegroom. All of this might sound a little strange until you understand Ancient Near Eastern culture. It’s not here comes the bride; it’s here comes the bridegroom. 

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“Every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.”

Romans 8:28 MSG