The Parables of Jesus :: 8/10/25 :: Billy Waters

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What does it mean to be ready for the return of Christ? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters unpacks the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13), showing that Jesus’ second coming isn’t an irrelevant distant event but the most hope-filled and transformative reality we can prepare for.

Jesus calls us to readiness in three ways: intimacy with Him, holiness of life, and mission to the world. Like the wise virgins who kept oil in their lamps, we must remain devoted and alert—cultivating a deep relationship with our Bridegroom, living set apart in love, and shining His light through our actions and words.

📖 Key Themes in This Message:

🔹 Why thinking often about Jesus’ return makes us more effective in the present

🔹 Intimacy with Jesus as our Bridegroom—receiving His proposal and living as His treasured possession

🔹 Holiness as consecration—saying “no” to what distracts and “yes” to what prepares us for the wedding feast

🔹 Living on mission—letting our lives proclaim the good news and inviting others into God’s Kingdom

The return of Jesus is not meant to stir fear or cynicism, but to inspire love, urgency, and joyful faithfulness. The fields are ripe for harvest—let us keep our lamps burning until the day we see Him face to face.

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