89 Parable of the Ten Virgins

Matthew 25:1-13, TBC Book Two, Chapter 89
It was hard for the disciples to imagine what Jesus was talking about. He kept mentioning “the coming of the Son of Man,” the day when he would return to this earth. Over and over, he said, “Make sure you are ready for that day.”

Jesus knew what they were thinking. They were wondering how they could be ready. So he told them another story, a parable, and it was filled with symbolic meaning.

“The kingdom of heaven,” he said, “is like ten bridesmaids. As night approached, they all took torches so they could meet the bride-groom. They were not sure how long they would have to wait.

“Five of them were wise, for they thought to themselves, It might be a long time before he comes. I better take some oil so my flame won’t burn out. 

“The other five, however, foolishly gave no thought to taking any oil. They assumed that their torches would stay lit.

“As it turned out, the bridegroom took a long time in coming. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 89, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: So let us consider those things that feed the Spirit within us . . .
     A promise to cling to: “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. . . .” Ephesians 5:18-19 NIV           
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