The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Matthew 25:113

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The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
Matthew 251-13

• Jesus gives the parable.
  Matt. 251-13

Let us analyze the parable
The "virgins" represent those in the kingdom, or
the church.
The coming of the bridegroom represents the
Second Coming of Christ.
The "lamps" represent the faith of Christians.
The "extra oil" symbolizes good works that
accompany our faith.
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The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
Matthew 251-13

• Jesus gives the parable.
  Matt. 251-13

Christians are like the virgins awaiting the
bridegroom.
Some are wise.
Growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.
2 Pet. 15-8
They live accordingly. 2 Pet. 311-14
For them, the coming of the Lord will be a
blessing! 2 Pet. 110-11
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The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
Matthew 251-13

• Jesus gives the parable.
  Matt. 251-13

Christians are like the virgins awaiting the
bridegroom.
Some are foolish
They know the Lord is coming, but are not
prepared
They may even be like the evil servant.
Matt. 2448-49
Jesus has warned what will happen to such evil
servants. Matt. 2450-51
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The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
Matthew 251-13

• Being prepared is the whole point of the
  parable.

The main message is quite clear, as evident from
Jesus' comments leading up to this parable. Matt.
2442-46
Jesus' comment at the end of the parable itself.
Matt. 2513
This message is repeated later on in the New
Testament.
1 Thess.
51-6 2 Pet. 310-12 Rev. 32-3
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The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
Matthew 251-13

• We must be prepared because no one can do it
  for us. Psalms 497 Prov. 912

Character and obedience are not transferable.
One cannot be saved by association.
Jer. 74-7
The five foolish virgins needed to bring their
own oil. Rom. 1412
Therefore, we must be prepared
Outwardly by having lamps. Rom. 617-18
Inwardly by having oil. 2 Pet. 15-9
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The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
Matthew 251-13

• We must be prepared because of the second
  coming of Christ.

Christs second coming is a fact.
Acts 19-11 2 Thess. 17-9
The second coming will reveal our true character.
In the church we may all appear to be alike, but
when Christ comes again we will see those who are
not prepared.
Rom. 216 1 Cor. 45, Eccl. 1213-14
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The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
Matthew 251-13

• Be diligent to maintain the state of
  preparedness.

Be careful not to let this world to
pre-occupy you. Luke 2134-35
Be steadfast in prayer. Luke 2136
Be diligent to grow in the grace and knowledge of
Jesus Christ. 2 Pet. 318