What Lies Ahead: Wise People Prepare for What They Know is Coming | Parable of the Ten Virgins

In this message from Matthew 25:1–13, Pastor John Rallison reflects on Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Virgins and what it means to live wisely—prepared for what we know is certain, even when we don’t know when it will happen.Using the vivid image of bridesmaids waiting with their torches for the bridegroom, Pastor John invites us to rest in Christ’s redemption, keep our faith personal and alive, and continue growing in grace.This sermon closes the Walking in Wisdom series with a call to quiet confidence: wise people prepare for what they know is coming—the return of Christ and the joy of His kingdom.Scripture: Matthew 25:1–13Series: Walking in Wisdom – Week 4Preacher: Pastor John RallisonChurch: Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS), Salem OregonKeywords / TagsMatthew 25 sermon, Parable of the Ten Virgins, Jesus return, Christian watchfulness, wise living, end times parable, readiness for Christ, Lutheran sermon, John Rallison preaching, Redeemer Lutheran Church, walking in wisdom series, living in hope, faith and grace, watchful living, spiritual preparation