Revelation 19:9 And he said to me, Write, Blessed are they which are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he said to me… I. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BRIDEGROOM. 1. As the Lamb He is the one everlasting sacrifice for sin: He will not be other than this in His glory. 2. As the Lamb, suffering for sin, He is specially glorious in the eyes of the angels and all other holy intelligences; and so in His joyous day He wears that character. 3. As the Lamb He most fully displayed His love to His Church; and so He appears in this form on the day of His love's triumph. 4. As the Lamb He is best loved of our souls. Behold, how He loved us even to the death! II. THE MEANING OF THE MARRIAGE SUPPER. 1. The completion and perfection of the Church. "His bride hath made herself ready." 2. The rising of the Church into the nearest and happiest communion with Christ in His glory. "The marriage of the Lamb is come." The espousals lead up to this. 3. The fulfilment of the long expectations of both. 4. The open publication of the great fact of mutual love and union. 5. The overflowing of mutual delight and joy. "Be glad and rejoice." 6. The grandest display of magnificent munificence in a banquet. 7. The commencement of an eternally unbroken rest. "He shall rest in His love." The Church, like Ruth, shall find rest in the house of her Husband. III. THE PERSONS WHO ARE CALLED TO IT. 1. Those who are so called as to accept the invitation. 2. Those who now possess the faith which is the token of admission. 3. Those who love Bridegroom and bride. 4. Those who have on the wedding garment of sanctification. 5. Those who watch with lamps burning. IV. THE BLESSEDNESS WHICH IS ASCRIBED TO THEM. 1. They have a prospect which blesses them even now. 2. They have great honour in being called to such a future. 3. They will be blessed indeed when at that feast, for — Those who are called will be admitted. Those who are admitted will be married. Those who are married to Jesus will be endlessly happy. How many a marriage leads to misery! but it is not so in this case. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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