Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and

apply scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through

Friday as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started.

Welcome to our study in Matthew chapter 25. Let's start with a recap. Jesus tells three stories to

drive home one crucial point, quote, be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour.

Whether addressing Jerusalem's destruction or the final day, this message is needful. Whenever Christ comes in judgment, we must be prepared.

The first story is about ten virgins waiting to enter a wedding feast. The groom delays, and the five who brought

extra oil stay ready and enter in, while the five foolish virgins run out. The second parable

describes three men given talents and time to develop

them. The first two immediately gain more. The third man does nothing and is unprepared when the

master returns. Lastly, Jesus describes the judgment day scene. Those who serve others are saved,

and those who do not are lost.

Here are some things we can look at for our personal benefit.

The Kingdom of Heaven includes a unique kind of people.

While many would take enough oil to get into an important event,

disciples over-prepared to make sure they can wait patiently for the master.

The world may have talents and

do just enough to keep from losing them, but kingdom citizens want to use the time they have to

cultivate the father's gifts and return to him as much profit as possible. The world may serve those

who serve them, and most look out for themselves. But those preparing for

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