Compared to the Relationship between Jesus Christ and his Bride the Church Event in Jewish Wedding Application to us as Christians Scripture References 1. The groom's father made and approved choice of the bride. Christ is the bridegroom.
Church is the bride.
The Father makes and approves the choice. John the Baptist shows himself as bestman. Made a covenant or contract promise. Groom pays a price to show he is serious. Groom's speech of promise to his bride that he would come to claim her soon.