Living Ready

SERIES: THE STORIES OF JESUS

MESSAGE: Living Ready

TEXT: Matthew 25:1–13

DATE: May 4, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The context/setting/teaching.
   (Matt. 24:1–3, 36–44, 46)

2. The parable’s symbolism.

   1. The virgins: protesting followers.

   2. Lamps: outward profession.

   3. Oil: true faith in Jesus.

   4. Bridegroom: Jesus Christ.

   5. Delay: waiting for Christ’s return.
      (Matt. 24:36, 42, 44)

   6. Shout: sudden return of Jesus.
      (1 Thes. 4:16)

   7. Closed door: final judgement.
      (Matt. 24:37–44)

Key Lessons:

1. Be watchful and ready.
   (Matt. 24:42–44)

2. Personal responsibility.
   (James 2:17)

3. Personal relationship.
   (2 Tim. 3:5; John 10:14)

4. Judgement and separation.
   (Matt. 24:34; 7:21, 23)

5. Grace is not transferable.
   (2 Cor. 13:5)