Is there a conquering King, a Bride and a wedding to take place? Who are they? Let’s look at Psalm 45.
Who is our king? Is He our theme? Is He blessed forever?
My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe. You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. (Ps 45:1-2 LSB)
Will God win any war He enters? Is the cause of truth, humility and righteousness an important battle?
Strap Your sword on Your thigh, Mighty One, In Your splendor and majesty! And in Your majesty ride on victoriously, For the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; Let Your right hand teach You awesome things. Your arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under You; Your arrows are in the heart of the King’s enemies. (Ps 45:3-5 NASB)
How long will God rule the universe? Is God’s king anointed with joy?
Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad. Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir. (Ps 45:6-9 NIV)
If the bride is the church then does it make sense for her to worship the king as Lord?
Listen, O daughter, Consider and incline your ear; Forget your own people also, and your father’s house; So the King will greatly desire your beauty; Because He is your Lord, worship Him. And the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor. (Ps 45:10-12 NKJV)
Is the marriage of the Lamb described as a similar celebration?
The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown. In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids. What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace! (Ps 45:13-15 NLT)
Will the people give thanks to this king forever and ever?
Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth. I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever. (Ps 45:16-17 WEB)
Where do we find the allegory of Christ and the Church as His Bride?
This is why a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two of them will be one body. Marriage is a significant allegory, and I’m applying it to Christ and the church. (Eph 5:31-32 CEB)
Is there a marriage to take place between the Lamb and His Bride?
And I heard something that sounded like a huge crowd, like rushing water and powerful thunder. They said, “Hallelujah! The Lord our God, the Almighty, exercised his royal power! Let us rejoice and celebrate, and give him the glory, for the wedding day of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. She was given fine, pure white linen to wear, for the fine linen is the saints’ acts of justice [righteous acts].” (Rev 19:6-8 CEB)
Is there a conquering King, a Bride and a wedding to take place? Who are they? You decide!
