Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have temporary sorrow that would change into lasting joy. In spite of our suffering in this world, Christians can have joy, peace, and courage, because Jesus has overcome the world.
The ideal king’s marriage to the ideal bride not only teaches us about marriage but also about the relationship between God and his people.
Our little work of accepting each other in the church is part of the big work God is doing in the world.
From Genesis 2:18-25 and Ephesians 5:22-22 we learn why to get married, how to get married, and how to stay married.