The imagery of the bride as the body of believers known as the church is not a New Testament concept

The imagery of the bride as the body of believers known as the church is not a New Testament concept. Even in Old Testament times, God has characterized Himself as the husband of Israel with the imagery of Israelites as the chosen people of God and the nation Israel as the spouse of God.

This short is from the sermon/Bible Study, "Wedding Parables of Jesus Christ, What Do They Mean?" Watch the full sermon/Bible Study on: https://youtu.be/p66BgiSpCiI