S T M ARY C OMPUTER C ENTER, E AST B RUNSWICK, NJ, Sunday School Computer Program© 2013 Artistry by Moody Bible

“Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet Him” ~(Matthew 25:6)

 What is a parable?  A parable is a story  Why would Jesus use parables to teach the people?  It is the best way to make people understand what Heaven is like

 Jesus begins the story by saying that there were ten virgins that were invited to a wedding party at night  He said that 5 were wise and 5 were foolish  What makes someone wise and what makes them foolish?

 The 5 that were wise brought extra oil with them  The 5 that were foolish did not bring extra oil

 But by midnight the virgins were tired of waiting and they fell asleep

 Then, a cry was heard, “Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet Him !”  All of the virgins got up to go meet the bridegroom.

 But the 5 foolish virgins realized that they ran out of oil

 The foolish virgins asked the wise ones if they can use some of their oil.  But, the wise virgins said no for fear that there would not be enough for both of them.

 The five foolish tried going to different people and stores to get more oil, but they couldn’t get any.

 The wise virgins saw the bridegroom coming and were able to join in the wedding party.

 The foolish virgins eventually came to the wedding, but by that time it was too late.  The virgins pleaded with the bridegroom, saying “Lord, Lord, open to us”.

 But the bridegroom answered saying, “Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.”  The five foolish virgins were not able to attend the wedding

 The Lord had told this story to make a point.  The Lord said, “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour”

What do the following represent?  The wise virgins  Those who are ready  The foolish virgins  Those who are not ready  The oil  Works  The Bridegroom  Jesus

 What does this statement mean, “Perhaps there will not be enough for us and for you?”  The righteous man is scarcely saved  What does the statement “the door was shut” mean?  On the Day of Judgment, any attempt to repent is useless.

“Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet Him” ~(Matthew 25:6) S T M ARY C OMPUTER C ENTER, E AST B RUNSWICK, NJ, Sunday School Computer Program© 2013 Artistry by Moody Bible