Be Ready When It’s Time to Go

Context

• After rebuking the Pharisees days before His crucifixion, Jesus left the temple for the final time (Matt. 24:1).
• Jesus shared what signs His disciples should be looking for while waiting for the end times (Matt. 24:3).
• Jesus taught three final parables to help His disciples prepare for His return (Matthew 25).

Content

• The ten virgins were unmarried bridesmaids invited to participate in the upcoming wedding (25:1).
• Half of the women planned well for the unknown commencement, but half were partially prepared (25:2-4).
• The groom arrived later than anticipated and alerted less than expected (25:5-6).
• Those unprepared searched frantically for something to guide their journey, but they were too late (25:7-13).

Concept

• Anyone who boasts of knowing Christ’s return claims insight that Scripture says they cannot possess.
• Not everyone who is invited to the heavenly celebration will make it there.
• Some people who appear prepared will flicker as challenges increase and Christ’s return seems delayed.
• You should require no additional warning than this one – Jesus will return.
• Are you prepared if Jesus returned this very day?