We pray for a peace that the world cannot give us. And transform us into ambassadors of justice for Your sake. Lord, give us Your peace! Amen.2 Nov 2018
Matthew 25 31 46 prayer
What do we learn from the Parable of the ten virgins?
The meaning and moral lesson of the parable of the ten virgins is this: The Savior can return at any time. If you have not accepted Him as your Savior, when He comes back you are not going to get another chance. It doesn't matter that the Savior hasn't came back in 2021 years.
What does Matthew 25 teach us?
In Matthew 25, Jesus calls us to feed those who are hungry. … Now is the time for us to come together as followers of Jesus, sustaining families for today and equipping them to put food on their own tables for tomorrow.
What is the message of the parable of the sheep and the goats?
The Parable of the Sheep and Goats strongly encourages Christians to take action to help those in need. In this parable, Jesus makes it clear that a life worthy of the reward of Heaven must involve actively helping people in need.
What is God’s message to us in the parable of the talents?
First and foremost, the Parable of the Talents teaches us that we are put on Earth to work. This is evident not only in this particular parable, but in several other Bible stories. God rewards those who put considerable effort into bettering their lives and the lives of those in their community.
What does the oil in the lamp of the virgins represent?
The oil in the parable represents our faith and testimony, our purity and dedication, our good works, and our keeping of covenants—all of the ways in which we have “taken the Holy Spirit for [our] guide” (D&C 45:57).
What does it mean to keep oil in your lamp?
Keeping your lamps lit means having your mind alert and tuned into Jesus, ready to hear him. Keeping them full of oil means preparing in advance, by storing in your mind knowledge of Scripture and similar things.
Who is the bridegroom in Matthew 25?
In this parable, Jesus Christ is the bridegroom, echoing the Old Testament image of God as the bridegroom in Jeremiah 2:2 and similar passages, and the virgins are the Christians. The awaited event is the Second Coming of Christ.