Matthew 25:13
“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.”
Chapter 25 seems to be about being ready. Jesus warns about a final day of reckoning, when the sheep will be separated from goats. To ensure that we are ready for what is coming, Jesus gives two parables. The first explains the need to be born again, the second the need to be busy about the Lord’s business.
In the first, five of the ten virgins were not prepared when the groom arrived. They may have been dressed, even excited, but they did not have oil in their lamps. Oil is used throughout Scripture as an illustration of the Holy Spirit. It seems, the main message is that these woman were not born again. It is also worth noting, that while saved, the other five were certainly neglecting their responsibilities. They slept while their friends remained ill prepared.
In the second story, we are introduced to three men, each of whom had been given varying sums of money to invest. The first two made investments, and were handsomely rewarded by the king. The third failed because of fear. It should be the desire of every Christian to use what we have been given to make investments in eternity.
Every promise given in Scripture will come to pass. One day, Jesus will fulfill His promise and return for His church. The question should not be ‘Is He coming?’ but rather ‘Are you ready?’ If you have not received Christ as Savior, do so right now. If Christ is your Savior, seek to use all He has given you to make investments in eternity.
Pastor Jim
Questions for chapter 25
- What did the virgins do that made them wise?
- According to verse 13, what application should we draw out of the story?
- What did the 3rd man do with the talents he was given?
- What did the first 2 do with theirs?
- How are you using your resources to further the Kingdom of Heaven?
- Who do the sheep represent?
- Who do the goats represent?
- How can we show the love of Jesus to strangers?
Old Testament:
Genesis 49- Blessed
Genesis 50- Meant For Good
Jim Gallagher 
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Jim
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