“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