Gospel Reading Matthew 25:1 – 13

Matthew 25:1 – 13 1 “At that time the Kingdom of heaven will be like this. Once there were ten young women who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and the other five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any extra oil with them, 4 while the wise ones took containers full of oil for their lamps.

Matthew 25:1 – 13 5 The bridegroom was late in coming, so they began to nod and fall asleep. 6 “It was already midnight when the cry rang out, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come and meet him!’ 7 The ten young women woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 Then the foolish ones said to the wise ones, ‘Let us have some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’

Matthew 25:1 – 13 9 ‘No, indeed,’ the wise ones answered, ‘there is not enough for you and for us. Go to the store and buy some for yourselves.’ 10 So the foolish ones went off to buy some oil; and while they were gone, the bridegroom arrived. The five who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was closed.

Matthew 25:1 – 13 11 “Later the others arrived. ‘Sir, sir! Let us in!’ they cried out. 12 ‘Certainly not! I don't know you,’ the bridegroom answered.” 13 And Jesus concluded, “Watch out, then, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Matthew 25:1 – 13

Matthew 25:1 – 13 Approaching end of year

Matthew 25:1 – 13 Approaching end of year Watch, not to miss the end, deadlines, dates

Matthew 25:1 – 13 Approaching end of year Watch, not to miss the end, deadlines, dates - payments, assignments due, exams, sales

Matthew 25:1 – 13 Approaching end of year Watch, not to miss the end, deadlines, dates - payments, assignments due, exams, sales Reading

Matthew 25:1 – 13 Approaching end of year Watch, not to miss the end, deadlines, dates - payments, assignments due, exams, sales Reading - Jesus taught about the Kingdom of heaven

Matthew 25:1 – 13 Approaching end of year Watch, not to miss the end, deadlines, dates - payments, assignments due, exams, sales Reading - Jesus taught about the Kingdom of heaven - We must keep watching as we wait

Matthew 25:1 – 13 Approaching end of year Watch, not to miss the end, deadlines, dates - payments, assignments due, exams, sales Reading - Jesus taught about the Kingdom of heaven - We must keep watching as we wait V13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return V13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return V3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey V3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey - If you take lamp – must take oil V3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey - If you take lamp – must take oil - Believers, must take Christ with them V3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey - If you take lamp – must take oil - Believers, must take Christ with them - Believers, must bring honour to God V3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey - If you take lamp – must take oil - Believers, must take Christ with them - Believers, must bring honour to God - Need to shine light in the dark V3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey - If you take lamp – must take oil - Believers, must take Christ with them - Believers, must bring honour to God - Need to shine light in the dark - God gives us grace, strength, courage and resources – to shine. V3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey V3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey V5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay V5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay - our world demands instant items, services V5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay - our world demands instant items, services - we lack the capacity to cope with delays V5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay - our world demands instant items, services - we lack the capacity to cope with delays - Abraham & Serah – struggled with delays V5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay - our world demands instant items, services - we lack the capacity to cope with delays - Abraham & Serah – struggled with delays - Used Hagar – bring them a son V5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay - our world demands instant items, services - we lack the capacity to cope with delays - Abraham & Serah – struggled with delays - Used Hagar – bring them a son - Result = tension, conflict and brokenness V5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay V5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ - The foolish, had no oil V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ - The foolish, had no oil - They turned to the wise, and asked V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ - The foolish, had no oil - They turned to the wise, and asked - They said ‘No’ V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ - The foolish, had no oil - They turned to the wise, and asked - They said ‘No’, because they too might not have enough, to honour…. V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ - We live our lives, to honour God. V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ - We live our lives, to honour God. - Friends may tempt you to do otherwise V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ - We live our lives, to honour God. - Friends may tempt you to do otherwise - You must have the courage to say ‘No’ V9 “ ‘No.....there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ Read your Bible always

Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Matthew 25:1 – 13 Watch, as you wait for Christ’s return Take what is useful for the journey Be prepared for the delay Be prepared to say ‘No’ Read your Bible always And pray