Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Jesus wants me to be ready.
Faith Verse
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
Question of the Day: Did you ever forget to prepare for something important?
Read about it
Read: Matthew 25:1–13
God wants us to do things to prepare for when Jesus comes back. It may seem like Jesus is taking a long time to return, just like the bridegroom took a long time to show up in today’s Bible story. Half of the bridesmaids were prepared, and half were not. The ones who weren’t prepared couldn’t go to the feast because they were still getting ready.
Jesus told us this story so we would not be like that. Even when it feels like we’re waiting a long time for Jesus to come back, we can still be ready. We can be ready by having a relationship with God and growing closer to Him. We do that by reading our Bible, talking to and listening to God, and going to church. And we do all that to know God and tell others about Him so they can know Him too! That way they will be ready when Jesus comes back to take us to be with Him forever.
Talk about It
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Question 1. Why were the five bridesmaids foolish? Answer 1. They didn’t take enough oil for their lamps. (Matthew 25:3)
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| Question 2. What happened when the foolish bridesmaids left to buy more oil?
Answer 2. The bridegroom came, and they missed him.
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| Question 3. Are you ready for when Jesus returns?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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| Question 4. What does Jesus say about the day or hour of His return?
Answer 4. No one knows when it will happen. (Matthew 25:13)
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| Question 5. What can you do to prepare for Jesus’ return?
Answer 5. Answers may vary but could include spend time with other Christians, read the Bible, and pray. |
Pray about It
Dear God, I pray that in this time of waiting, You will prepare my heart and help those around me come to know You more and more. I thank You for the promise that Jesus is coming again. Amen.