Lesson Nine
The Marriage Of The Lamb

A.	Importance Of The Marriage:
•	The importance of the marriage of the Lamb may be understood when we remember that it was ordained before the foundation of the world. 
•	This great event is the crowning climax to the eternal purpose of God. 
o	That He might present to Himself a glorious church that is His sweetheart, His bride. 

B.	The Hallelujah Chorus: (Revelation 19:1-6).
•	The word "Hallelujah" comes from a Hebrew word meaning, "Praise ye Jehovah." 
o	It is the cry of victory over the enemies of the Lord and gives praise to the Lord.
•	The second cause for the rejoicing was that "The Lord reigneth." 
o	The saints had been praying for centuries "Thy Kingdom come." 
•	The third reason for the Hallelujah chorus is stated in verse seven. "The marriage of the Lamb is come." 

C. The Marriage Of The Lamb:
We shall study the marriage by asking and answering seven questions:
1.	WHO IS THE BRIDEGROOM?
•	The Lamb is the bridegroom. 
2.	WHO IS THE BRIDE?
•	The bride is certainly the blood bought, blood washed, Spirit-filled church that bears the Name of Jesus. 
3.	WHO ARE THE GUESTS?
•	The guests are the Old Testament saints and the Tribulation saints. 
4.	WHERE DOES THE MARRIAGE TAKE PLACE?
•	Undoubtedly the marriage will take place in New Jerusalem, the city foursquare. 
•	When the church is raptured she is brought into the presence of God before His throne.
5.	WHEN WILL THE MARRIAGE TAKE PLACE?
•	After the church is raptured while the Tribulation is upon earth, she will appear before the judgment seat of Christ.
•	The marriage will take place just before Christ returns to earth to reign in His millennial Kingdom.
6.	HOW DID THE BRIDE MAKE HERSELF READY?
•	The preparatory work of getting ready for the wedding goes on continually from the moment the Christian is born again. 
7.	WHAT IS HER WEDDING DRESS?
•	Her wedding dress is described as being fine linen, clean and white. 

D.	The Marriage Supper:
•	The marriage super takes place after the wedding. 
•	All guests are invited guests. 
•	They are blessed to be invited to such a happy and wonderful event. 

E.	Who Gets The Glory?
•	Revelation 19:7
•	The bride is the one who attracts the most attention at all weddings. 
o	Dressed in white, beautiful, but she’s doing it to please the bridegroom.
•	All the pageantry is there to give honor to the groom who receives his beautiful bride.
•	The bride was chosen to the praise of his glory (Ephesians 1:12). 

Lesson Nine
Self Help Test

A.	Who is the bride?

B.	Who is the bridegroom?

C.	Who are the guests?

D.	Who gets the glory?

E.	Describe the bride's wedding dress.

F.	What is the meaning of the word "Hallelujah?" 

G. Explain fully why there is such rejoicing in Heaven at this time.