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Marriage is an important issue in the Bible. It is God's idea, designed and instituted by the Creator for companionship and intimacy. The primary goal is to give each guest a clear impression that you, as a couple have made a solemn, eternal covenant with each other before God.
The Lord God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him'….. therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be one flesh. (Gen. 2:18, 21-24) |
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Mary and Joseph complied by travelling to Bethlehem to get registered to make the union binding in God’s eyes (Luke 2:1-5). In many countries couples are free to get married but must comply with local laws and meet certain legal requirements. |
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It is customary to register the marriage that occurred, and upon doing so the couple may receive an official certificate. Registration will offer protection for the couple or the wife if she becomes a widow and for any future children. Under the Mosaic Law, marriages and birth were officially recorded (Matthew 1:1-16) |
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The Bible gives no specific pattern or order of wedding service to define exactly what should be included. It can be personally designed, but it should also be an expression of worship, reflecting joy, celebration, community, respect, dignity, love and a way that is honorable before God and man. (Jeremiah 33:11) the union could be a small simple ceremony with some close family and friends or a sizable wedding that would require considerable planning and cost. |
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Jesus, his mother and some of his disciples knew the joy that an honorable wedding can bring. He made one wedding outstanding by performing his first recorded miracle there, turning water into wine(John 2:1-11). Jesus was also present at and contributed to a feast linked to a Jewish wedding.
A key is that what constituted such a wedding back then differs from what is de canciones wannabe spice girlsarmed force serviceweather com usayoung girls hentai common today (Matthew 22:2-10) |
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A wise groom will choose a spiritually mature individual for the key role as Best Man (John 2:8-10). Having ascertained the groom’s wishes he can follow through on details both before and during the gathering. He and the groomsmen are expected to mingle with the guests to assure that they are well looked after.
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Biblical women, as the Bible says are to adorn themselves in well-arranged dress, with modesty and sound mind a joyful wedding does not require “very expensive garb” (1 Timothy 2:9) with God’s blessing, you will have joy that will last well beyond your wedding day. |
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Before the wedding, the couple should have a Bible-based talk. The groom is usually asked to reflect on the God–given role of the family (1 Corinthians 11:3). They must communicate effectively in order to carry out wedding preparations successfully and the couple should be able to trust that if they cannot invite some family members or friends, they will be understanding and will not be offended (Ecclesiastes 7:9) |
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It is common for friends and relatives to give gifts to those getting married. Many guests who give presents would prefer to remain anonymous rather than attract undue attention to themselves with a public mention and they should take all of this into consideration to make the guests all feel important regardless of the size or cost of the gift (Matthew 6:1-4)
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