Wit's End
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Mat 25:1-4
Then shall the [Great Tribulation] Kingdom of Heaven be likened unto ten virgins,
which took their lamps [their Gospels], and WENT FORTH [from their churches]
to meet the bridegroom [Jesus]. And five of them were wise [saved wheat/sheep],
and five were foolish [unsaved tares/goats in the church] They that were foolish took
their lamps, and took no oil [Holy Spirit] with them: But the wise took oil [Holy Spirit]
in their vessels [themselves] with their lamps [their Gospel].
We are already given some of the "key" markers, so why would we use "our own interpretation"?
2Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Virgins
Rev 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
Lamp(s)
Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Wise and Foolish
Mat 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Mat 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
Mat 7:26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Mat 7:27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Notice the first word of Matthew 25 "Then" in the original scroll this is a continuation of Matthew 24. This is what we need to focus on.
The "two" types of people one who hear the word and does them and the other doesn't.
Mat 24:46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Mat 24:47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
Mat 24:48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
But notice, the "evil servant" says "My lord delayeth his coming" He is living worldly, and don't want Jesus to come any time soon.
In Matthew 25 these were ready Now, but some didn't prepare to endure to the end, through Tribulation or hardship.
Mat 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Mat 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
What is the "Oil"? Faith. Not the Holy Spirit.
Why would Jesus tell a parable about "buying" the Holy Spirit? When we have insight on this!
Act 8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
Act 8:19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
Act 8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
Act 8:21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
Again
Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
What do you put in The Word/Lamp?
A) The Holy Spirit
B) Faith
C) Nothing
Were the Virgins able to buy? If they come back with the Holy Spirit, it would Never be to late! The Oil is Faith in this parable.
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