These are the sermon notes that appear in the bulletin on Sunday morning.  Feel free to follow along as you listen.

Title: Christ and His Bride - Part 1

Ref: Various Scripture

Jewish Wedding - Cultural Significance

- It was regarded as almost ______________________________________.

- It was the most important _____________________________ in a person’s life.

- It was the supreme _________________________________ within that culture.

The Wedding Ceremony

1. The Groom’s ________________________________________

(Ephesians 1:4-5; John 17:4-5; Philippians 2:5-8)

2. The Bride ________________________________________

(John 8:43-44; Genesis 3:15; Hebrews 9:22)

3. The Final ________________________________________

(1 Corinthians 6:20; John 19:30; Colossians 2:13-14; Hebrews 2:14)

4. The Betrothal ________________________________________

(1 Corinthians 11:25-26)

5. The Long ________________________________________

(Acts 2:9-11; John 14:1-3; Hebrews 7:25)

1 John 2:1

6. The Bride’s ________________________________________

(Ephesians 4:11-13; 1 Peter 1:14-16; 2 Peter 3:14)