1243. Christ becomes our husband.

Eph 5:31-32, 2 Cor 11:2, Rev 19:7

In the Old Testament, Isaiah says that God is our husband. (Isa 54:5)

Isa 54:5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

As the church, we are the bride of Christ. (Ephesians 5:31-32)

Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

Paul worked hard to match us to Christ, our husband. (2 Corinthians 11:2)

2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

When Christ comes again, we will partake of the marriage supper of the Lamb as the bride of Christ. (Rev 19:7)

Rev 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.