The Bridegroom Son The wedding of the lamb has come the bride has made herself ready…

The Bridegroom Son

The wedding of the lamb has come the bride has made

herself ready…

The Fathers Plan

• There is a feast waiting (Rev 19:6-7)

• Pictures but reality• The preparation has begun• Now but not yet

Who is this bridegroom?

• Son of God and son of Man (John 1:14)

• The saviour of the world (Luke 19:10)

• The Head of the Church (Col 1:18)

• Lord of all creation (Phil 2:11)

• King of Kings (Rev 19:6)

What is he like?

• Indescribably beautiful (Songs 5:10-12)

• Passionate and emotional (Eph 5:31)

• Humble servant (Phil 2 & Isaiah 53)

The Beauty of the Bridegroom I (Songs 5:10-12)

• His Head – Sovereign Leadership • His wavy hair- dedication to God and

the church, filled with energy and youthfulness

• His eyes - his omniscience, singleness of purpose, purity of discernment

• His cheeks - His inner beauty that is revealed through His emotions

• His lips - the power of His word

The Beauty of the Bridegroom II (Songs 5:10-12)

• His hands are skilful in do everything good with perfect power.

• The body or belly full of tender compassion.

• His Legs - His Walk, His Purposes

• His countenance – speaks of the impartation of God to His people

• His mouth communicates intimacy

The Bridegrooms desire for intimacy

• As the Father has loved me…. (John 15:9)

• That they may be with me (John 17:24)

• The two shall become one (Eph 5:25-31)

When is the wedding?

• Certainty but no clarity (Matt 24:36)

• Longing for his appearing (Matt 24:30)

• Watching and waiting (Matt 25:1)

The Passionate Bridegroom Son

• The culmination of history … a wedding

• Father is preparing a bride• Lovers not slaves… now!• We are desired!• Time to prepare• Invite others