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RLJ-1971
-- JULY 14, 2024
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THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Part 68: The Ten Virgins |
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The parable of the ten virgins is one of the most
familiar stories of the New Testament. The problem is that most
Christians are ignorant of Hebrew marriage customs two millennia
ago. Marriages were arranged and a dowry was paid the bride’s
parents once the terms were settled. Years later, the groom set the
day of the wedding and it was up to the bride and the rest of the
guests to be ready during that particular 24-hour period. Anyone
that failed to join the groom’s parade to the bride’s home or to the
venue afterwards was excluded from the wedding feast. The oil in the
parable represents salvation. The ten virgins represent two groups
of people. The wise virgins are those who are prepared for the
second coming of Jesus. The foolish virgins reveal the conduct of
those who profess to love Jesus, but are not prepared to meet Him.
The takeaway is that it is impossible to enter heaven without
righteousness of Jesus, let alone take part of the Marriage Supper
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