Matthew 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.… I. The MARRIAGE. 1. It exhibits the love of Christ to His:people. 2. The security of His people. 3. It furnishes valuable hints to the Church of Christ. How careful should the bride be to manifest her sincere love to the bridegroom. 4. How many times we have appeared weary of His love. II. The PREPARATION for this marriage. 1. It is not in any man's excellence in his natural state above others of his fellows. 2. It is not on account of any special dexterity and judicious skill — "The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God." 3. The preparation is by the instrumentality of the Holy Spirit — "Of Him we are in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, righteousness," etc. III. The END of US all. (H. Allen, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. |
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