THE BRIDE OF CHRIST

Intro. - What does a “Church” look like? (pictures of different churches?)

The Groom Takes The Initiative

The groom’s family chooses the bride

God chose us - 2 thessalonians 2:13-14

God took the initiative - 1 John 4:9-11

The Bride Leaves To Live With The Groom

Example of Isaac and Rebekah

We are to leave the world and live for Christ - Romans 12:1-2

The Beauty Of The Bride

Beautiful, radiant, costly, purity, joyful

The beauty of the Chruch - Revelation 21:11, 18-21

The Bride Is To Remain Faithful

Example of the Israelites - Hudges 2:16-19

It is easy to be deceived - 2 Corinthians 11:2-3

Jesus remains faithful - 2 timothy 2:11-13

Concl. - Rejoice and be glad! Revelation 19:7-9