Listen "Christ as the Husband: Exploring Marriage of the Church Metaphor"
Episode Synopsis
Chelsea and Ty are joined in person by Robyn Bush to explore the deeply symbolic and often overlooked metaphor of Jesus as the Bridegroom. Drawing from Scripture, ancient Jewish wedding customs, and personal stories, they unpack how this image reshapes our understanding of intimacy with Christ—whether single, married, or widowed.In This Episode02:00 – Why This Topic: Book Club, Loss, and Curiosity04:30 – Isaiah 54:5 and the Tenderness of a Divine Husband07:00 – Ephesians 5 and the Weighty Call of Love and Submission10:00 – Single and Married: Living into the Picture of the Bride14:00 – Cultural Lenses & the Challenge of Bridegroom Language17:00 – Covenant, Death to Self, and Mutual Sacrifice20:00 – A Christian Vision of Marriage: “No Man Hates His Own Body”21:40 – Ancient Jewish Wedding Traditions & the Gospel Story30:00 – The Woman at the Well and the Bridegroom’s Pursuit34:00 – Genesis, Luke, and the Tender Choice of a Bride36:00 – Christ, the Second Adam, and the Bride from His Side38:00 – Why We Must Read the Bible with Eyes to See the BrideKey TakeawaysJesus as Bridegroom Is PersonalThe Bridegroom Chooses the BrokenMarriage Is Meant to Model the GospelThe Return of Christ Is a Wedding to AnticipateMentioned ResourcesJesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreThe Meaning of Marriage by Tim KellerFollow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email [email protected]
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