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