“The Betrothal”

Matthew 25:1-13

By: Bro. John Sasser

April 30, 2023

  I. The betrothal period – 1-2 years

His willingness to provide

The marriage term

II. The price

III. The proposal – For everyone

IV. The promise

He will give gifts to remind her that she is a treasure.

A.   To bring comfort – it can be a long period.  Jesus gives us gifts to help us during this time before He comes again.

B.   To bring instruction – He is preparing to meet the bridegroom.

C.   To bring remembrance

D.   To bring peace- He gave us Scriptures.

V. The preparation

He is going to get things ready on his end. John 14:6

The bride also has duties as well like preparing herself: Sanctification, cleansing, proclamation