I have heard lots of teachings on this passage of scripture over my lifetime, yet I feel I still don't understand it's full meaning. I have pondered it now this past year very often, praying and asking for understanding of what the oil represents. It is very important! It appears to be something that can be purchased. All the virgins were waiting and expecting the bridegroom. All fell asleep. I'm asking all of you, what do you think the oil represents? Matthew 25:1-12 KJVS Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. [2] And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. [3] They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: [4] But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. [5] While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. [6] And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. [7] Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. [8] And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. [9] But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [10] And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. [11] Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [12] But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Posted by twinoaksranch7 at 2024-09-16 15:18:14 UTC