The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – The Wedding Feast at Cana. “This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed His glory. And the disciples believed in Him.” (John 2:11). Please read John 2:1-11. Cana. A tiny village about nine miles north of Nazareth in the Galilee region, Cana was about midway if one where …
The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids. “While the five foolish bridesmaids were out buying oil, the bridegroom appeared. Those who were ready and waiting were escorted inside with him and the wedding party to enjoy the feast. And then the door was locked. Later, the five foolish bridesmaids came running …
The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – The Wedding Crowns. As far as marital symbols go, it’s tough to beat wedding rings. They symbolize solid faithfulness and life-long commitment. The circular rings reminds us of eternity, of the lifelong nature of their commitment, and of the Source of Love that lasts forever. Rings are worn on the …
The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – The Groom at the Door. “Behold! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to share a meal at that person’s side. If you open the door within your heart, I will come in to you and feast …
The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – A Spiritual Marriage. “As the Scriptures say, ‘A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one, becoming one flesh.’ This is a great mystery, but I am applying it to Christ and the Church.” (Ephesians 5:31-32). MYSTERY: Greek word, mysterion, used …
The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – The Parable of the Wedding Feast. “I delight greatly in the Lord, my soul rejoices in my God! For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, like a bridegroom wearing his garland, like a bride adorned in here jewels!” (Isaiah 61:10). …
The Jewish Wedding – To Know and Be Known. “The Israelites, groaning in their slavery, cried out for help and from the depths of their slavery their cry came up to God. God heard their groaning; God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God saw the Israelites, and God knew them.” (Exodus 2:25). “Yahweh …
The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – Christ the Bridegroom. You heard me tell you before that I am not the Messiah, but certainly I am the messenger sent ahead of Him. He is the Bridegroom, and the bride belongs to Him. I am the friend of the Bridegroom who stands nearby and listens with great joy to …
The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – The Ceremony on Mt. Sinai “In the third month after the children of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on the same day, they came to the Wilderness of Sinai. For they had departed from Rephidim, had come to the Wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the …
The Jewish Wedding and Jesus – Introduction. “The Jewish wedding is a unique illustration of the Messiah’s relationship with His followers.” (Dr. David Stern, Professor of Messianic Judaism, translator of the Complete Jewish Study Bible). According to Dr. Stern, the esteemed writer, professor, and interpreter of the New Testament from the Messianic perspective, he states that there …