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The Parable of the Ten Virgins

July 8, 2012 Speaker: Steve Reed Series: The Parables of Jesus

Topic: Parables Verse: Luke 18:9–18:14

FINDING DIRECTION: THE PARABLES OF JESUS

“The Parable of the Ten Virgins”

Luke 18:9-14

Steve Reed| 07.08.2012


THE SYMBOLISM:

Foolish Virgins - Believers

Wise Virgins –Believers with extra oil

Lamps – Words of God

Bridegroom- Jesus

Oil – Spirit of God who draws us to believe and equips us with the power for the journey

1. Do I know who I am in God and what is expected of me? Am I fulfilling this journey?

2. What is the difference between the wise and the foolish virgins?

3. What do I want out of God?

4. What does he want out of me?

5. Which am I-a wise or a foolish virgin?

6. Am I living a life that God would say honors him?

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