Seeking Truth Bible Study: Gospel of John (Chapter 14 Part 2)

Sharon gives us a wonderful teaching about first century Jewish wedding customs,
which helps us to better understand the rich symbolism found in this chapter. In ancient Palestine,
extended families lived together in an expansive house called an insula. The marital ritual began when
the groom and his father journeyed to the bride’s home and negotiated the terms of the marriage.
The son would return home and prepare the insula for the arrival of his bride. The bride prepares herself for
the return of the groom, but she does not know how long it will take for him to return. Knowing this, we
now have a much better understanding of Jesus’ promise to return to us after he prepares a place for us
in his Father’s house.