Matthew 25:1-13
"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
6 "At midnight the cry rang out: "Here's the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'
7 "Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise, "Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.'
9 ""No,' they replied, "there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.'
10 "But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.
11 "Later the others also came. "Sir! Sir!' they said. "Open the door for us!'
12 "But he replied, "I tell you the truth, I don't know you.'
13 "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (NIV)
  1. Who do the virgins represent?
    1. Mankind.
    2. People who think that they are Christians.
    3. Angels.
    4. The true Children of Israel.

     

  2. What is the common name for the event of the bridegroom's coming?
    1. Judgment Day.
    2. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
    3. The Rapture.
    4. The Last Day.

     

  3. Do all ten virgins think that they will be collected at the coming of the bridegroom?
    1. Yes.
    2. No.

     

  4. What does the oil represent?
    1. Preparedness.
    2. The Holy Spirit.
    3. Faithfulness.
    4. The Bible.

     

  5. Who do the wise virgins represent?
    1. True Christians.
    2. Devout Churchgoers.
    3. The "good" people.
    4. People that have diligently read the Bible.

     

  6. What is meant by keeping watch, lest you be unprepared?
    1. It means that you must continually seek the Lord and never let him be far from your thoughts, that is, always keeping your relationship with him alive and growing.
    2. It means that you should always pay attention at church and be a regular member.
    3. You "buy" your oil from the Church, which means that you must give ten percent of your money to the church.
    4. It means that you should stock up on food and supplies so that when the time of Judgment comes you will be able to survive it.

     

  7. Is the "wedding banquet" spoke of in this parable the same as the one mentioned in Matthew 22:2-14, and in Luke 14:16-24?
    1. Yes.
    2. No.

     

  8. What is a another name for the wedding banquet?
    1. Heaven.
    2. The New Jerusalem.
    3. The bride of Christ.
    4. The Father's house.
    5. All of the above.

     

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