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Matthew 25:1-13

Listen to Matthew 25:1-13
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.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.[a]
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
11 Afterward* came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Matthew 25:1-13 Study Resources

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You Can’t Borrow Salvation
You Can’t Borrow Salvation
Dr. Jeff Schreve

Salvation isn’t something you can borrow or inherit—it’s personal. In this powerful message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, learn why secondhand faith won’t save anyone. Just as the foolish virgins in Jesus’ parable tried to borrow oil for their lamps, many today try to rely on a parent’s faith, a church background, or religious activity instead of a real relationship with Christ. But when the Bridegroom comes, borrowed faith won’t do. Discover what it truly means to be born again and to have the Holy Spirit living within you.

The Midnight Cry
The Midnight Cry
Dr. Jeff Schreve

Jesus said the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom—five wise and five foolish. In this eye-opening message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, discover what the Parable of the Ten Virgins teaches about true salvation and spiritual readiness. Some were prepared with oil in their lamps; others thought they could borrow from someone else. But when the midnight cry rang out—“Behold, the Bridegroom is coming!”—it was too late to get ready. Don’t wait until the door is shut. Be wise, be watchful, and be ready for the coming of the King!

Footnotes 1

  • [a] gone out: or, going out
The King James Version is in the public domain.

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