Jesus used many parables in His teachings. A parable is a story about natural things that has great meaning in the spiritual realm, and is filled with knowledge and understanding of God. We believe that the greatest parable in the entire Bible is the life of Christ. There are many things that Jesus said and did that have profound spiritual significance. It is a wondrous parable of the bridegroom and the bride, of the long-awaited Messiah and those who believe in Him, of Jesus Christ and the church. This study brings ancient Jewish marriage traditions, and an abundance of Scriptures, together to reveal deep meaning in the relationship of the Lord Jesus Christ and His bride, the church.