Matthew 24:45, 47

The very rich parables of the virgins and the talents are grounded in the same context, in which Jesus uses them to speak about obedience, commitment, and loyalty. Jesus is speaking about His coming, the condition in which human beings will be, and the condition in which He expects to find His disciples on earth when He returns. I want to invite you to dive into what Jesus intended to say with the parable of the ten virgins and, subsequently, with the parable of the talents, understanding in depth their real application in our daily lives and in the church.

In the tapestry of our faith, the threads of perseverance and service are woven together, creating a vibrant portrait of anticipation. As we await Christ's return, we are called to keep watch and serve with unwavering dedication. We are called to remain faithful in our service, knowing that our efforts are not in vain. Let’s delve into the tapestry of faithful waiting and discover the profound significance of our actions.

Jesus often taught about the day of judgment and his return at the end of the age. However, sometimes, we find these sayings challenging to accept or understand and are tempted to avoid them! Over our four-day series, we will learn how parables on this topic in Matthew 24-25 can actually encourage us, help us live as his disciples, and prepare us for his return.

At the core of it, discipleship is taking care of and tending all the things Jesus commanded us. Yet how can we know what to do if we don't know His words? That is why we're exploring all of Jesus' words across the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each day includes a Bible narration from Ps Mark Varughese of the words of Jesus. NOTE: the translation used in the narration is the New King James Version.