The Parable of the Foolish Virgins

We continue in our study of Matthew. We begin chapter 25, which contains two parables and one description of Christ’s final return. This Sunday we will consider the parable of the foolish virgins. The text is Matthew 25:1-13.
Consider these three points:
1. The context and purpose of the parable.
2. The story and the cultural setting.
3. The warning and message for the church today.