The next step in the process requires the groom to pour a cup of wine and give it to his bride. Lifeway Research has found that approximately 30% of the Church does not even believe in a literal Rapture, which is stunning. Let's take a look.Back to the topic of discussion, which is a betrothal. people learn best by relating something new to something they already know, and when asked these days what type of learner a person is, the vast majority will answer that they are a "visual learner". No other Middle Eastern cultures, not even the Jewish culture in Jerusalem gave the bride the absolute and final choice to access or reject the covenant, but in Galilee, this was the process.
Everything I learned here I learned from watching the video multiple times and I claim no original knowledge here. Typically the groom would personally build the new room and it would be an extension to his father's house. How does that compare to the Rapture?Only those in the bride's family, guests, and others around the town who are prepared could join the procession. In biblical times city gates were the central location for activities such as announcements, court, and important business activities. What are some of the similarities between a Galilean wedding ceremony and the rapture? Sounds similar to this scripture from 1 Thessalonians?16 For the Lord, himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and When the procession arrives at the bride's house, the bride and everyone attending the feast joins the procession as they return to the father of the groom's house.
Whereas declining the cup could potentially lead to a life of childlessness, loneliness, and despair. The phrase “blessed hope” that Paul wrote about extensively does not even register for many Christians today. There will also be three groups of people involved in the marriage of the Lamb. It is a pre-millennial, pre-tribulation Rapture, and the early Church, understanding the Galilean vernacular, knew this. Frequently, it can be the most obvious thing and is maybe why it had been overlooked. He would have the shofars blown, and send the word out that the wedding was about to happen. The Call For The Wedding - When the father decided that all was in order, he would have his servants start putting together the things needed. To have a marriage supper means the marriage is beginning or it has begun. Not only that but more than 60% of the events recorded in the Gospels occurred in Galilee. But wait, it gets even better! 37 For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." If ever there was a time to rediscover our “Galilean roots” it would be today. Come out to meet him.’ 7 Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. Today we consider a betrothed couple to be engaged. Think about it, if Jesus had been born in your community and He wanted to teach His truths to your community, wouldn't He want to communicate in a way that made the most sense to the people in your community? John 14:1-3 ESVJust as the Galilean groom went away after the betrothment to prepare a place to live and he promised to return to retrieve her when everything was ready, so to Jesus went away to prepare a place for his bride (the Church) to live and He promises to come back and get us, A critical element to the bride and the groom's preparation was the fact that in the Galilean wedding tradition, nobody except the groom's father knew when the wedding feast would occur. What we are discussing here is central to the purpose of the church at End Times, our understanding of the Rapture, and how the church relates to Jesus in eternity.
11 Afterward, the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’ 12 But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." "’ 5 But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, 6 while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The difference is, in modern days is the wedding includes a ceremony and a reception whereas in biblical times in Galilee it was a wedding feast or reception only. The price He paid, giving His life for us, can also be seen as the bride price. Then both families will go to their respective homes, including the bride and the groom. Perhaps you might ask, "Preparation for what?" If you haven't made your commitment to accept the free offer and drink from the cup of Christ, know that the time is short. If you want to know Why do we consider the church to be the Bride of Christ? This aspect of the marriage process is unique to the Galilean culture in biblical times.