Matthew 25
The Foolish Bridesmaids
Jesus illustrates the Kingdom of Heaven with a story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom (v. 1). Five were foolish and took no oil for their lamps (vv. 2-3). The other five were wise and took extra oil for their lamps (v. 4). As they waited the …
The Sheep And Goat Judgment
We find Jesus giving a prophetic sermon. The phrase all nations refers to the Gentiles (v. 32). These are all people other than Jews, who have lived throughout the tribulation period and will be judged individually. This judgment will take place on earth right after the battle of …
The Wise And Foolish Stewards
Jesus tells the story of a master with three servants. The master went on a long journey and gave each servant talents of money which were distributed according to each person’s ability (vv. 14-15). These talents were worth a minimum of $1,000 each (about 20 years wages) in those …