The return of Jesus is often treated like a future event to analyze or a timeline to debate. But Scripture presents it as something far more personal. It is the longing of a Bridegroom for His bride. When we understand the ancient Jewish wedding, Jesus’ words come alive. The betrothal. The separation. The preparation. The promise to return and take His bride to be with Him forever. Nothing about this is distant or impersonal. It is covenant love. The call of Scripture is not to fear His return,