Lesson 11 · December 16, 1899

The Ten Virgins and the Talents

Mount of Olives, A. D. 31.

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1.To what did Christ liken the kingdom of Heaven when the signs were proclaiming the Coming King near at hand? . Side texts: ; .
2.In what mental state were these virgins? . Side texts: .
3.How did the actions of the two classes differ? .
4.What were they all doing while the bridegroom tarried? . Side texts: .
5.When word came of the approaching king, what did all do? . Side texts: .
6.What did the foolish virgins then find? .
7.What answer did they receive from the others? .
8.Before they could procure a fresh supply of oil, what took place? . Side texts: .
9.When they returned from their fruitless attempt, what did they say? . Side texts: ; .
10.How was their request answered? . Side texts: ,
11.What alone can prevent us from being counted among the foolish virgins at the day of the Lord's coming? .
12.To what did the Lord again liken His kingdom? .
13.In what proportion were His goods distributed? . Side texts: ; .
14.How did these different ones use the talents intrusted to them? .
15.What words of commendation were spoken to the first two classes? .
16.What did the unfaithful servant say to excuse his fault? .
17.How did the lord meet his excuse? .
18.What sentence was then passed upon him? .

Notes

The parable of the ten virgins met its fulfilment in the experience of God's people in 1844, when the great advent movement reached its climax. This included a period of six months, ending with October 22, 1844. The midnight cry was given, commencing in July of that year and continued till October 22. See "Life of William Miller," "Life Sketches," and "Last Day Tokens."

The talents in this parable represent the gifts which God bestows upon His people to use for Him. They include all temporal and spiritual blessings, and they are given "to every man according to his several ability." Verse 15. That is according to his ability to use them. See ; . While the principles taught in this parable have always applied to the experience of God's people, they will be understood better, and be applied more closely in the last days, after the giving of the signs. Like the parable of the ten virgins, it is placed chronologically in connection with Christ's teaching in regard to His second coming and the judgment.

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