LESSON 49 THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB MEMORY VERSE :“And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” Revelation 19:9b BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelations 19: 1–14

INTRODUCTION Marriage, in this context, symbolises the union between Christ and the Church (Eph.5:22-32). It is, however, important to note that the Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the next event after the second coming of Christ for the saints. May the Holy Spirit teach us and bless us richly as we look at this topic in details (1Tim.6:14; Acts 1:10-11).

OUTLINES 1. WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IS THE MARRIAGE. 2 OUTLINES 1. WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IS THE MARRIAGE? 2. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SAINTS? 3. WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE MARRIAGE?  

WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IS THE MARRIAGE WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IS THE MARRIAGE? The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the consummation of the union between Christ, the Bridegroom and the Church, the bride, without spot or wrinkles (Eph.5:27; Rev.19:1-14; Matt.25:1-13). The marriage will take place before the second coming of Christ to the earth. Christ is the Bridegroom. The wife is the redeemed or saints of all ages who will have part in the first resurrection and who will live in the New Jerusalem forever (Rev.21:2).

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SAINTS. i WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SAINTS? i. To assemble the saints for the last supper with Christ. ii. To present the just of all ages to God, the Father and fulfil their main eternal purpose. iii. To wipe away tears from the faces of the saints. iv. To take away the saints from the earth before the activities of the anti-Christ. v. To take away the saints before the tribulation.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE MARRIAGE. i. Those who belong to Christ (2 Cor WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE MARRIAGE? i. Those who belong to Christ (2 Cor.5:17). ii. Those who earnestly desire His second coming and are watchful (Matt.25:1-13): whose patience and visions are not darkened. iii. Those who do not get distracted and lose focus completely before the Bridegroom comes. iv. Those whose holiness has not been polluted and whose garment of righteousness has not been stained (Rev.21:8, 27; Heb.12:14). v. Those who obey His commands and whose citizenship is in Heaven (Rev.22:14-15; Eph.2:14-16; Matt.7:21-23).

CONCLUSION The Marriage Supper of the Lamb, like all biblical prophecies, will be fulfilled. You cannot afford to miss it. Pray to God to keep you standing in Him and count you worthy of this great and unique event.

QUESTIONS 1. Who qualifies for the marriage. 2 QUESTIONS 1. Who qualifies for the marriage? 2. Name four important reasons for the Marriage?