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ALL slumbered

Matthew 25:1-5
"1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept."

Our study series leading up to Easter is titled "Lift High the Cross." It is giving us the opportunity to learn and review important things about our FAITH in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We just read about Jesus's last words to His Disciples and that He will RETURN! "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall NOT pass away." Of course we want to know WHEN Jesus is coming back. We need to be ready it can happen at ANYTIME; right now or a long time from now. We don't know and have no way of knowing! Like the ten virgins we begin to study today...

This parable is told by Jesus to teach His followers to be ready for His return. The scene and roles represented in this scenario use the marriage customs of the day. The first hearers of this lesson knew exactly what Jesus was teaching. Sincere Christians are the wise virgins, and hypocrites the foolish ones. The lamps in their hands is the profession of their FAITH. The Bridegroom is our Lord and Savior and the Bride is the church. 

Today's verses; "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were WISE, and five were FOOLISH. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, THEY ALL slumbered and slept." Half are WISE, and half are FOOLISH. And, "THEY ALL slumbered and slept." The wise and foolish, both, are going to be surprised when Jesus returns! This parable will encourage us to be vigilant. To Be Ready...
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