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"Tell Me the Stories of Jesus"
Learning from the Parables of the Savior
The Ten Virgins
Walter Rane
Related Articles:
"The Parable of the Ten Virgins," Mar. 2009 Ensign
"Oil in Our Lamps," June 2007 Ensign
"Preparation for the Second Coming," May 2004 Ensign
"Converted Unto the Lord," Oct. 2012 CR
"Preparation for Tomorrow," Oct. 1982 CR
"The Need to Teach Personal and Family Preparedness," April 1981 CR
"If Your Eye Be Single to My Glory," April 2014 Ensign
Study Guide
1. Read Matthew 24:3. Where was Jesus when he gave the parable of the ten virgins? What question from His disciples prompted the discourse found in Matthew 24-25?
2. Read Matthew 25:1-4. To what is the kingdom of heaven likened in this parable?
3. Read Matthew 25:5-7. What did all the virgins do as they awaited the arrival of the Bridegroom?
4. Read Matthew 25:8-9. Since the wise virgins were unable to share their oil, what might the oil represent?
5. Read Matthew25:10-11, with footnote 10b. What qualified the five wise virgins to enter into the marriage feast?
6. Read Matthew 25:12-13 with footnote 12a. According to the JST footnote for Matthew 25:12a, what did the Bridegroom tell the five foolish virgins? How does this add to the parable's meaning?
7. Read D&C 45:56-59. When will the parable of the ten virgins be fulfilled? From D&C 45:57, list what we will do if we are wise, to keep oil in our lamps. Now list promises to the wise from D&C 45:58-59.
