The young man then starts immediately to prepare a place (Y‘shua is busy right now preparing a place for
us. John 14:2).
It can take a long time to prepare a place. If someone asked the young man what the date of the wedding
will be, he would have replied ―I don‘t know, as only my father can inspect and approve the house‖; only after
approval is he allowed to receive his bride. (Just before Y‘shua left, His disciples asked Him when would He
return. His answer was ―... but of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, but My
Father only‖ Matt 24:36; Rev 21:9-27).
During this period, the bride is called a ―me‘kudeshet‖, and will make herself ready with the gifts that the
bridegroom gave her and shows by wearing a veil that she has been ―bought with a price‖. (Re-born
believers to use Holy Spirit to live holy at all times – your light must shine to show you belong to Y‘shua. Heb
12:14).
The bridegroom eagerly awaits the final inspection of his chamber by his father. (Y‘shua eagerly awaits the
inspection by YHWH of the place He went to prepare for us).
PHASE 2: WEDDING
After approval, it does not take the bridegroom long to go and get his bride. (Y‘shua will come quickly to fetch
us).
The bride must always keep a lamp full of oil ready at night, as the bridegroom normally comes and steals
her away like a thief in the night. (Y‘shua said when he returns he will come like a thief in the night – referring
to the Rapture. 1 Thes 5:1-2, Matt 24:42, 44). (Now you can understand what Y‘shua tried to explain in Matt
25:1-13).
The bridegroom will come accompanied with close friends. (Y‘shua will come with His angels. 1
Thes 4:16).
He wants to surprise her, but also allows her enough time to get ready – just enough to get her things, no
time for packing (Y‘shua warns continuously in the Bible to be ready. 1 Thes 5:4-6).
When they get close to the house, they give a ―shout‖ and blow a ―shofar‖ (ram‘s horn) to warn the bride and
her maids. (Y‘shua will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the
trumpet (shofar) of Elohim. 1 Thes 4:16).
They then take the bride and leave in a hurry with her maids and her face still covered, leaving the curious
neighbours behind. (Y‘shua will Rapture the Church away – take His Bride and leave the world curious. 1
Thes 4:17).
When they arrive at the father‘s house, the newlyweds enter the wedding chamber for a seven-day
honeymoon, where they consummate the marriage and establish their covenant union. (The Church will be
in heaven for seven years while there will be great Tribulation on earth. From Rev 4:1 to Rev 19:11 you
never read of the Church on earth again).
When they have intercourse, the bride‘s hymen is broken and blood is spilt to show she was a true virgin. (All
your works will be tested by fire to prove yourself. 1 Cor 3:13-15).
The groom‘s best friend stands outside the door, waiting for the groom to tell him the marriage is now
complete; at that moment the husband takes the honeymoon sheet stained with blood and gives it to his
friend. His friend then shows this to the guests as evidence that the two have become one (Possibly Y‘shua
will show the O.T. Saints and the angels the crowns of the rewards of the reborn believers (John 3:29) – note
that John is classed as an O.T. saint who is one of the guests and not the bride. The bride only started at the
outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Why?).
PHASE 3: THE CELEBRATION
The celebrations last for seven days (the church will be in heaven for a seven year period while there will be
great Tribulation on earth – Rev 4:1 to Rev 19:11).
After the seven days, the newlyweds appear and the guests clap and cheer to congratulate them (The O.T.
Saints, and the angels will be very happy as they will join the celebration before the marriage supper of the
Lamb – John 3:29).
This is followed by the marriage supper, which is given to honour the new husband and wife (this will be the
marriage supper of the Lamb in heaven – Rev 19:9).
When the party is over, the bride (without her veil) and groom depart to their own house where the
neighbours will recognise the bride. (Y‘shua and His Saints will then come down to earth for the battle of
Armageddon and reign for a thousand years on earth – Rev 19:14).