Sleeping on the Edge of Eternity

Introduction

1. The Sleepy Vigil (v1-5)

a. The Occasion.

b. The Attendants.

i. The Ten Virgins Represent the Visible Church

ii. Five were Foolish

iii. Five were Wise

iv. Ten were Sleeping

v. Application

2. The Sudden Visitor (v6-9)

a. A Sudden Coming (v6)

b. A Sudden Command (v6b)

c. A Sudden Calamity (v7-9)

d. Application

3. The Shut Out Virgins (v10-13)

a. The Door is Open to the Ready

b. The Door will be Shut to the Unready