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PARABLE OF THE 10 VIRGINS. A WARNING TO GOD’S PEOPLE Matthew 25:1-13. Delay and surprise of judgment (Mt. 25:29; 24:44,48-50) Starting is not finishing (Gal. 5:4; Acts 8:13,22-24; Heb. 10:25; etc.) Be prepared at all times (Mt. 25:3-4,13). DECIDE TO BE PREPARED. Devoted to God’s word
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PARABLE OF THE 10 VIRGINS A WARNING TO GOD’S PEOPLE Matthew 25:1-13
Delay and surprise of judgment (Mt. 25:29; 24:44,48-50) • Starting is not finishing (Gal. 5:4; Acts 8:13,22-24; Heb. 10:25; etc.) • Be prepared at all times (Mt. 25:3-4,13)
DECIDE TO BE PREPARED • Devoted to God’s word • Our anchor (Mt. 13:19-23; I Pet. 2:2; Jam. 1:21) • Our encouragement (Rom. 15:4) • Our answer (Mt. 4:1-10) • Our alarm (Heb. 2:1; 4:11-12) • Action (Mt. 24:45-46) • Growth (II Pet. 1:8-11)
Delay and surprise of judgment (Mt. 25:29; 24:44,48-50) • Starting is not finishing (Gal. 5:4; Acts 8:13,22-24; Heb. 10:25; etc.) • Be prepared at all times (Mt. 25:3-4,13) • The finality of missing heaven (Lk. 16:24-26; Mt. 25:46) • The broken relationship (Mt. 25:12; 7:21-23) • Don’t help those in need?