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The Ten Virgins and the Talents

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The Ten Virgins and the Talents
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Bill Teubl teaches from Matthew 25, focusing on the parables of the ten virgins and the talents. He emphasizes that these are parables of the kingdom, given by Jesus to instruct believers on how to live in the period between His ascension and His return. The central theme is learning to wait patiently and faithfully for the Lord, who, despite perceived delays, is always on time.

  • [00:00:00] We should earnestly desire spiritual gifts and pray for one another in this regard.
  • [00:01:32] The breaking of bread should touch our lives in practical ways, raising everything to the level of the eternal.
  • [00:02:46] Matthew 25 contains two parables set in the context of the close of the age and the final judgment.
  • [00:07:35] Both parables address the feeling that the Lord’s coming is delayed, a feeling God has purposely allowed.
  • [00:10:45] From the Lord’s standpoint, He is never delayed; He always acts at the right time, the “fullness of time.”
  • [00:12:02] The goal for believers is to learn to wait for the Lord’s return with patient expectation, which leads to rest and peace.
  • [00:13:16] The parable of the ten virgins is from the perspective of those waiting for the Lord.
  • [00:19:45] A crucial part of the Christian life is maintaining a daily, living awareness that Jesus is returning, which is tied to the certainty of His resurrection.
  • [00:22:02] The lamp represents a source of light, and the oil is a picture of the Holy Spirit.
  • [00:26:07] The key difference between the wise and foolish virgins is the supply of oil, indicating a variation in the anointing of the Spirit among believers.
  • [00:32:34] The standard for oil is a daily supply, nurtured through habits like coming quietly into the Lord’s presence each day to be refreshed in the Spirit.
  • [00:35:33] This daily anointing not only prepares us for Christ’s final return but also enables us to recognize His guidance in major life decisions.
  • [00:37:27] “The dealers” represent mature believers, elders, or mentors who can help us connect with the Lord and experience His grace.
  • [00:38:47] Another vital way to receive the Spirit is by gathering in community with intent to seek the Lord, as seen in Acts 2.
  • [00:40:36] The kingdom is for those who wait for the Lord, being renewed in His Spirit day by day, which adjusts our vision to recognize Him when He comes.

Scripture References

  • Matthew 25
  • Romans 8
  • Acts 2

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