Outline

Part I - The Bride and Her Groom

• The Bride (Us)—who she is, her condition, her status, and her identity
• The Groom (Christ)—who He is, His Character, His Love, His pursuit, His offer, His Jealousy
• The Ring (Holy Spirit)—the outward mark of our belonging

 
Part II - The Bride and the Engagement (everyday life)

• Growing the Relationship
• Preparing for the Big Day
• Sending out Invitations

 
Part III - The Bride and Others

• Other Suitors (the world)
• Well-Meaning, Distracting People
• The In-laws—brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers in Christ

 
Part IV - The Bride and Her Earthly Groom

• The Purpose
• The Standard
• Their Joined Goal

 
Part V - The Bride and Eternity

• The only, true “happily ever after”