How does marriage represent the covenant relationship?

The Bible uses the marriage metaphor to represent God’s covenant relationship with His people. “(I) declared my marriage vows. I made a covenant with you, says the Sovereign Lord, and you became mine” (Ezekiel 16:8 NLT). In this metaphor, God is the husband/Jesus is the bridegroom, and His church is the bride. Ephesians 5:32 describes marriage … Continue reading How does marriage represent the covenant relationship?