According to the Jewish custom at the supper the groom would invite guests (friends) to come and see his bride. When Christ presents his bride (church) to the world; who are the guests?
We must recognize that there is a danger to trying to fit scriptural prophecy into tradition or custom. This is the mistake the Pharisees made when Jesus criticized them for substituting the commands of God for the traditions of men. (Mark 7:8) So, it is somewhat of a stretch to say that because Jewish tradition required the presentation of the bride – that this would be necessary of the bride of Christ. However, there are several references that indicate that when the millennial reign of Christ begins (with His bride) that there will be others living on the earth that survived the 70th week of Daniel. For instance, Isaiah speaks of nations learning of God’s ways when His kingdom is finally established… Isaiah 2:2 (NIV) In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house o
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- According to the Jewish custom at the supper the groom would invite guests (friends) to come and see his bride. When Christ presents his bride (church) to the world; who are the guests?
- What overnight accommodations are available for the bride and groom as well as the guests?
- Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?
