Sermon Notes:

When the foolish bridesmaids failed to bring enough oil with them, it wasn’t just

of them to do that. It was an

The five wise bridesmaids came

The five foolish bridesmaids did not bother to gather the

Jesus, the Bridegroom, is

We are to let the light of Jesus shine through us—not to glorify

, but to glorify

in heaven.

Out of love for Jesus, and out of respect for the tasks He’s entrusted to us, we must gather the necessary

We are trying to shine the light of Jesus in the United States in

and

Memory Verse:

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16