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Neal Frisby, Special Writing #12, Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins
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The parable in Matthew 25:1-13 provides a stern warning to all that not everyone who receives salvation or confesses Christ as their saviour will be included in the translation (rapture). The Wise must seek to understand why the foolish are left behind. John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
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Bridegroom: Lord Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:15
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
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Lamps: Word of God (bibles)
A vessel for containing oil to be burned by means of a wick; or a light, a burning wick inserted in a vessel of oil.
Psalm 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
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Oil: Anointing, Holy Spirit
Exodus 30:25
And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.
Psalm 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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Song of Solomon 1:3
Because of the savour [The quality which renders a thing valuable] of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
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Bride Elect (hidden) Cries at Midnight: Those that seek and desire revelation truth unconditionally and early (now, before judgement)
Revelation 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
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Psalms 45:13-15
13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.
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Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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Virgins: Believers in Christ
2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Revelation 14:4
These are they which were not defiled with [false] women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
Wise: Those that hear and do God's Word
Proverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear (authorized word), and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Foolish: Those that do not seek revelation knowledge and understanding of God's authorized preserved Word until it is too late
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Slept: Careless, inattentive or unconcerned; not vigilant
Proverbs 6:6-9
6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
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Updated 02/02/2022