Oil in Your Lamp? Why Faith Can’t Be Borrowed

Apr 27, 2025 • Amanda Bartley

Are you ready for eternity?

In this video, Amanda Bartley dives into one of Jesus’ most powerful parables—the story of the Ten Bridesmaids. It’s not just a nice Sunday school lesson… it’s a wake-up call.

Five were ready. Five were not. What made the difference? The oil.

But it’s more than just oil—it’s what it represents: our personal faith, our daily walk with God, the time we spend with Him when no one’s watching.

You can’t borrow someone else’s relationship with God. You can’t borrow their faith. This parable is a reminder that our spiritual readiness is on us.

It’s not about predicting when Jesus will come back—it’s about living like He could come back today.

So… is your lamp full? Is it burning bright?

Stick around, because we’re unpacking what it really means to live in expectation, with hope that fuels endurance, shapes who we are, and moves us to action. Let’s get into it.

Chapters

0:00 - 9:00: The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids

Introduction and explanation of the parable of the ten bridesmaids from Matthew 25.

9:00 - 18:00: Hope as Preparation

Exploring how eternal hope prepares us for Christ's return and fuels our endurance.

18:00 - 27:00: Hope in Action

Examining how eternal hope inspires action and shapes our daily lives.

27:00 - 36:00: Living with Unshakable Hope

Concluding thoughts on living with unshakable hope and staying prepared for Christ's return.

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