Bible Study 10/26/22 (Matthew 25:1-30)
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Matthew 25:1-30
St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Woodrow Leeks, II, Pastor
According to verses 1-13, what is the kingdom of heaven like?
The kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins.
Matthew 25:1; Matthew 25:2; Matthew 25:3–4; Matthew 25:5–10; Matthew 25:11–12; Matthew 25:13
This parable of the ten virgins underlines the division between the ready and the unready.
It concludes in v 13 which directly echo 24:42.
Their is a possibility that some so called Christians will be excluded from the kingdom of heaven for Jesus made this known in Matthew 25:11–12 and He echoed it in Matthew 7:21–23;
Jesus also said in Matthew 12:28.
Who do the ten virgins represent?
They represent all who have been invited to be citizens of God’s kingdom—some of whom will indeed enter the kingdom and some of whom will not.
Why were five of the virgins considered wise? Matthew 25:4
but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.
Why were the others considered foolish? Matthew 25:3 “The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps,”
The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps,
Why didn’t the wise virgins share their oil with the foolish virgins?
Jeremiah 15:1
How long would it be before the bridegroom came?
What might those who are waiting for Him be tempted to do?
What is the most important planning and preparing we can do for the future?
What is the consequence for being unprepared for Jesus’ return?
What will be the reward for being prepared to greet Jesus when He does return?
According to verses 14-30, in this second parable, what is the kingdom of heaven like?
the Parable of the Faithful Servant and Wicked Servant (Matthew 24:45–51)
Who does the man going on a journey represent?
Who are the servants that have been entrusted with his possessions?
What does the Master expect from them?
What is the talent in this parable?
When did the man on the journey return?
What will he do when he returns?
What had the first two servants done and what was the master’s response?
In what way did the third servant attack his master’s character?
Why would he have done that?
How did the master respond to this servant?
How can we apply this parable to ourselves?
Are you utilizing the skills, resources and opportunities God has given you?
Do you take advantage of all that God offers to you for the sake of His kingdom? Closing Prayer