180: Are You Ready? The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids and the Warning We Can’t Ignore
⏰ “The bridegroom was a long time in coming...”
What does it mean to be ready for Jesus’ return?
In this powerful new episode of Talkin’ Bible, Rohan Bell and Jeff unpack one of Jesus’ most sobering parables: the Ten Bridesmaids (or Virgins) from Matthew 25.
💡 Some were prepared. Others missed out.
Together, they explore:
💍 The ancient Jewish wedding customs that give this parable its punch
🕯️ What the oil in the lamps symbolises—and why it matters today
❌ Why Jesus would say “I don’t know you” to people who call Him Lord
⚖️ The difference between professing faith and living it out
🔥 Big themes explored:
What it really means to call Jesus “Lord”
Why it’s dangerous to rely on a past decision instead of a present relationship
How we can invite the Holy Spirit to examine our lives
The cost of being unprepared when the time comes
🙋♂️ Ever wondered:
Why were some bridesmaids shut out of the party?
Can I lose my salvation?
Is saying a prayer enough to be “ready”?
This episode will help you reflect on:
⛪ Your daily walk with Jesus, not just your past decisions
🧭 How to live with expectation and readiness
🧍♂️ How to avoid becoming a person who hears, “I never knew you”
💭 “We don’t earn salvation by good works—but a life prepared for Jesus will show fruit of obedience.”
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