Stewardship Questions

Matthew 25:1–13 KJV

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. 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.

Breakout Rooms:

This parable compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding

Jewish marriage had three stages: the engagement, the betrothal, and the marriage

It is this event that takes place in the parable, and the ten virgins are friends who join the celebration. It was customary for girls to keep the bride company as they waited for the bridegroom, and to dance along the road with their torches in celebration.

In this parable the ten virgins are described as being of two kinds:

What Are They? ___________.

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What Makes them Different?

During the long vigil they all slept, but at midnight the joyous cry rang out, “The bridegroom is coming!”

What proved to be a sign of good stewardship? (Elaborate please)

What Proved to be a sign of bad Stewardship? (Elaborate)

In This Parable One Kind needed help, Why?

The Other Kind Wouldn’t help, Why?

Who was Wrong? The Helpless or The Helper’s (elaborate)

Three of the saddest sayings in the parables of Jesus are found here: Vs. 8-13

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Bonus Question: What’s the Conclusion/Moral of this story?