Kingdom of Heaven
The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Keep Your Lamp Burning
Matthew 25:1–13 contains the well-known parable of the ten virgins. In the moments before the door shuts, only those who are ready will enter. Matthew 25:1–13 (NASB 2020) 1 “At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. 2 Five of them […]
Workers in the Vineyard: The Parable That Confronts Entitlement
Matthew 20:1–16 is the biblical passage that illustrates the workers in the vineyard parable, highlighting themes of generosity and fairness. When grace is poured out equally, it offends our sense of fairness—but it reveals God’s justice. The workers in the vineyard parable is a perfect example of this. In this powerful parable, Jesus exposes the […]