Here Comes The Groom, 02/22/02

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical metaphor of the relationship between Christ and His church as a marriage, emphasizing the Jewish cultural context of marriage customs to deepen understanding. It highlights the roles of the father of the groom, the payment of a dowry by Christ through His sacrifice, and the building of the bridal chamber as symbolic of Christ preparing a place for His bride, the church. The preacher stresses the eternal covenant made before the foundation of the world and the assurance of salvation through Christ's unbreakable hold on His people. The message encourages believers to view their spiritual relationship with Christ through this pictorial and covenantal lens.