Posts with the tag “the-bridegroom”

Every pastor knows that weddings rarely start on time. Jesus taps into that familiar reality in Matthew 25, telling a story about ten bridesmaids waiting for a delayed bridegroom. But this parable is about far more than a wedding. From Joshua's covenant renewal at Shechem to the prophets, the ministry of Jesus, and the marriage supper of the Lamb in Revelation, Scripture tells one great love story between God and his people. This week, we'll explore how the parable of the ten bridesmaids fits into that story and what it means to be ready when the Bridegroom comes.  Read More