The parables that Christ referred to in Matthew 13:11 were given specifically to those who God is working with. The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 is a contrast of spiritual readiness. The lesson drawn is that there are certain things that cannot be obtained at the last minute, and certain things that cannot be borrowed.

Joe Dobson

United Church of God Pastor

Joe Dobson pastors the United Church of God congregations in the Kansas City and Topeka, KS and Columbia and St. Joseph, MO areas. Joe and his wife Pat are empty-nesters living in Olathe, KS. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law and four wonderful grandchildren.