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Originally Posted by UntoHim
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My original concerns still stand. WHO WAS JESUS TALKING TO HERE? IT WAS THE JEWS HE WAS CONVERSING WITH. THE FACT THAT HE WAS SPEAKING TO THE JEWS...DOES THAT HAVE ANY AFFECT ON THE MEANING AND OR INTERPRETATION OF THE PASSAGE?
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A resounding yes. Jesus knew his audience, Jews, and knew they were familiar with the wait that accompanied the bride being taken into the father-in-law's house. Jesus spoke to his disciples in terms they were familiar with and then explained the meaning in Matthew 25:13. Watch. Be ready. You don't know when. Remember, this parable is a response to the disciples' question in chapter 24. They wanted to know WHEN. Is there any further need for interpretation? Where do we stop? Aren't we the bride and not the bridesmaids? Who sells oil? What is the oil? How much is it? how much should I buy? What's enough? and so on....Each of the parables in this section is driving home a point: wait. Watch. Be ready.