SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:1-13.

The message of Jesus' parable in Matthew 25:1-13 builds on last Sunday's sermon on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, reminding us that the Church includes genuine and counterfeit believers. Likewise, in the Parable of the Ten Virgins, Jesus describes two types of Christians. Some may appear to have saving faith, but they do not have enduring faith. Jesus challenges us: While we wait for His second coming, we must have a sustained faith through all seasons of life. May the Lord use this passage to challenge us to grow in depth of faith for the joys and trials of life!