Gods Love Part 8

God’s Love | Part Eight: Heaven, God’s Loving Home Psalm 91:1, 4; John 14:2-3; Ephesians 5:25 Seven Stages of the Ancient Jewish Wedding 1. The Covenant – A binding proposal from the young man 2. The Cost – Money was offered to show sincerity 3. The Cup – They drank juice together to publicly ratify the covenant 4. The Chamber – The groom returns to his father’s house to build on to it 5. The Coming – The groom comes with torches at midnight for his bride 6. The Completion – They emerge from the home together 7. The Celebration – A grand supper and big reception with everyone The Gospel in the Jewish Wedding 1. The Covenant – Jeremiah 31:32 — The Church 2. The Cost – Jesus on Calvary 3. The Cup – The Last Supper 4. The Chamber – Jesus preparing a heavenly home 5. The Coming – The Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17) 6. The Completion – The Marriage of the Lamb 7. The Celebration – The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Luke 23:43; Colossians 3:2 Six Qualities of Our Coming Loving Home 1. An Abiding Place – John 14:1–3; Psalm 11:4 2. A Delighting Place – Psalm 16:11; Philippians 3:21; Luke 16:25; Revelation 14:13; Luke 23:43; Revelation 7:15; Ephesians 3:18–19; Hebrews 12:23 3. A Comforting Place – 1 Corinthians 13:12; Matthew 8:11; 2 Samuel 12:23; 1 Corinthians 15:49 4. A Supporting Place – Hebrews 12:22–23 5. A Serving Place – Matthew 25:23; Revelation 22:3; Psalm 40:3; Revelation 5:9; John 5:17 6. A Loving Place – 1 Corinthians 5:2, 8; Romans 5:5; Psalm 27:4