SUNDAY MORNING,
OCTOBER 25, 2015.
WEEK 43
QUALITIES OF A
STEWARD – Preparedness
Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13
Memory Verse: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the
hour. Matthew 25:13” (NIV)
Introduction
The parable of the ten virgins indicates that all
the ten virgins were aware of the coming of the bridegroom, all did not know
the specific time and all were waiting patiently for the coming of the
bridegroom. The major difference is that five were waiting in readiness and
made preparation in case the bridegroom delayed. While the other five were not
adequately prepared for any delay. Many Christians can be caught up in this
scenario. You may be involved in doing things for the Church, but how ready you
are is more important. Readiness means staying in Christ, living a daily
righteous life. Paul encourages us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.
Salvation should not be taken for granted. Living in readiness is demonstrating
through your life that Christ will come in a twinkling of the eye for those who
truly abide in him.
Discussion Questions
1. What is your understanding of living in
readiness?
2. Why were the five foolish virgins shut
outside? Verses: 7-10
3. What happens to people who are not ready for
the coming of the bride? Verses: 11-12, 30
4. What shows that the five wise virgins were
ready and how can we apply that to our lives? Verses: 7-10
5. How can we keep watch for the coming of our
Lord for His saints?
Conclusion
We don’t have the power to postpone the coming of
our Lord for His saints; neither do we have the technology to determine his
specific date of coming. One thing we have the means to do, is to keep watch, avoid
living a double life and be always ready for His coming.
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