MATTHEW 25:1-13

1. We have been chosen to participate in the celebration of the Bridegroom (v.1).
   • What does purity have to do with being in the presence of God?
   • How should we live differently when we consider the kingdom?
2. We need to bring ‘extra oil’ for our lamps (v.2-6).
   • Why is it so important to have a reserve of ‘oil’ for our lamps?
   • When have you seen believers displaying a reserve of strength?
   • What do we need to be doing so that we have that reserve of strength?
3. We must remember that the light is for the Bridegroom, not for us (v.7-9).
   • Why is it more important to bless the Bridegroom than to cover for others?
   • In what situations do we need to refuse to give away our strength?
4. There will come a time when the door is shut (v.10-12).
   • Why do we need to be aware of the feeling of being outside the door?
   • When does Jesus refuse to ‘know’ people?
5. We have been given the responsibility of being a continuing light (v.13).
   • What does ‘not knowing the day or the hour’ have to do with a reserve of strength?
   • How well are we keeping watch over our spiritual strength?

Call to Action: To grow in strength so that we can be a lasting light for Christ.