How is Jesus like a "bridegroom"?

Answer 1

Many aspects of this parable can be understood as being symbolic. For example, the Scriptures speak of Jesus as a bridegroom. (John 3:28-30) Jesus likened himself to a king’s son for whom a marriage feast was prepared. (Matthew 22:1-14) And the Bible compares Christ to a husband. (Ephesians 5:23) Interestingly, while anointed Christians are elsewhere described as the “bride” of Christ, the parable does not mention a bride. (John 3:29; Revelation 19:7; 21:2, 9) It does, though, speak of ten virgins, and the anointed are elsewhere likened to a virgin promised in marriage to Christ.—2 Corinthians 11:2.
Aside from such details and any prophetic applications, there certainly are fine principles that we can learn from this parable. For instance, note that Jesus closed it with the words: “Keep on the watch, therefore, because you know neither the day nor the hour.” So the parable conveys the need for each of us to be vigilant, to be alert to the approaching end of this wicked system. This end is unquestionably coming, even though we cannot pinpoint a date. In this regard, note the attitudes manifested by the two groups of virgins.
Jesus said: “Five of them were foolish.” Was that because they did not believe that the groom was coming? Were they off pursuing pleasures? Or were they deceived? None of those. Jesus said that these five “went out to meet the bridegroom.” They knew that he was coming, and they wanted to be involved, even to share in the “marriage feast.” Yet, were they sufficiently prepared? They waited a while for him, until “the middle of the night,” but they were not prepared for his arrival whenever that would be—whether earlier or later than they initially expected.

Answer 2

Rev 19: 9: "blessed are those invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb". The Lamb is Jesus; the Bride is the Church (Rev. 21:2. Jesus is the Bridegroom.

Jesus is 'like' a Bridegroom because the relationship between God and His people is imaged as a marriage relationship between a husband and wife. Jesus is willing to die for his bride (which is what St Paul said a husband should do). The word 'bridegroom' rather than 'husband' indicates that this relationship is new, and is going to go beyond what we humans have understood to this point.

Answer 3

Jesus first physical appearance on earth was like a boy (Jesus) meeting a girl (believers) He made His promises to us and then went away to get everything ready. When He returns, the wedding will commence.

Answer 4

Because the church is His bride. That's why Ephesians tells husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church...even unto the point of death. When we make a committment to Christ by asking Him into our hearts and making Him Lord of our lives, we take his name and all of the "better or worse" that goes along with it. (Yes....you will be called to suffer at times in order to grow spiritually / spiritually mature. It's called "dying to self".)