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Matthew 25:6
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And at midnight--that is, the time when the Bridegroom will be least expected; for "the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night" (Th1 5:2). there was a cry made, Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him--that is, Be ready to welcome Him.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And at midnight there was a cry made;.... Which is no other than the following notice of the bridegroom's coming, expressed in these words: behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet him: which supposes that then all things will be ready for his coming: all things respecting this world; all the strange and surprising events that were to come to pass, before the coming of Christ, will now be accomplished; an end put to all the monarchies of the earth; and all the preparations in nature, for the burning of the world finished: all things respecting the ungodly of the world: they will have filled up the measure of their iniquities, and finished their persecutions of the saints: and all things respecting the elect of God, they will be all born, and born again; they will have gone through all their sufferings for Christ, and have all their graces tried and perfected; for when the bridegroom comes, he will come to espouse them openly to himself, for which they must be prepared and adorned, and to take them to himself, that they may be for ever with him. It also supposes, that his coming will be very nigh at hand; it was so represented long ago; it is greatly desired by the saints to be quickly; and it will be in a very short time after this notice: and it signifies that there will be some notice given of it, a little before he comes; and that partly for the glory of his majesty; and that his own people, the wise virgins, may be ready; and that the foolish ones may be left without excuse: and this being prefaced with a "behold", shows the certainty of his coming, than which nothing is more certain, and to be depended on; as appears from Enoch's prophecy, and others of the Old Testament; from Christ's own promise; from the testimony of angels: from the words of the apostles; and from the ordinance of the Lord's supper: and also the importance of it; for things of the greatest moment will follow on it; such as the resurrection of the dead, the judgment of the whole world, the complete happiness of the saints, and the destruction of the wicked: and likewise, that it will be wonderful and astonishing; Christ will come in amazing glory, in his own, in his Father's, and in the glory of the holy angels, and of his power and authority, as the judge of quick and dead. And in this notice advice is given to the virgins, go ye out to meet him; see Sol 3:11, and may intend either a going forth internally, as the wise virgins did in the exercise of grace, of faith in the coming of Christ, of love of his appearance, and earnest desire after it; or a going forth externally, as all the virgins did in a way of visible profession, taking up and trimming their lamps; or literally and corporeally, as the saints will, that will be found alive at Christ's coming. Now this notice is called "a cry"; and refers not to the voice of Christ in raising the dead, for this will be before the coming of Christ, whereas that will be when he is come; and for the same reason, not to the voice of the archangel, if he can be thought to be distinct from Christ. Some think it regards a secret general impulse, that will be upon the spirits of the people of God, with respect to the bridegroom's coming, but this does not seem to answer to a cry; rather it should intend some remarkable providence, as the earthquake in Rev 11:13 when a tenth part of the city shall fall, seven thousand men of note be slain, and the rest affrighted; or the sounding of the seventh angel, Rev 11:15, or, what is most likely, the voice of a great multitude, as of many waters, and of mighty thunderings, declaring, that the marriage of the Lamb was come, and the bride ready, Rev 19:6, and will be a very loud one: it will awaken all the virgins, and will be the cry, not of one, but of many; and will be very sudden and surprising, though joyful to the saints: this cry will be made, not by the virgins, for they will be asleep; nor by Christ himself, for he will not be come; nor by the angels, for they will come with him, and not before; rather by the ministers of the Gospel, who are the angels so often spoken of in the book of the Revelations, who sound the trumpets at different times, and on different occasions; who also will sound this trumpet, and give this last and general notice of Christ's coming; who will be all at once apprized of it, and give an universal alarm of it together in all the churches: thus, as the notice of Christ's first coming was made by the prophets, the notice of his second coming will be made by the ministers of the Gospel: and this will be at "midnight": which expresses the state of the church a little before the coming of Christ: it will be a night season with it, a time of darkness both with respect to Gospel light, and the presence of God with his people; a time of coldness and lukewarmness, as to zeal for God, love to his people, and concern for the interest of Christ; a time of drowsiness and sleep, of insensibility and security, of indolence and inactivity: so as the coming of Christ will be later than was first expected; it will be sudden, and at unawares, and like a thief in the night; but whether it will be literally in the night season, as his first coming, is not certain. The Jews expect (q), that at the end of the world Moses and Messiah will come in the night, the one from the wilderness, and the other from Rome: and they make frequent mention of God's going into the garden of Eden, or paradise, at midnight, and there rejoicing with good men. It is said (r), that R. Eliezer and R. Jose "were sitting one night, and studying in the law, and about midnight, a man cried (or the cock crowed), bless ye the blessing; says R. Eliezer, now is, the time that the holy, blessed God goes into the garden of Eden, to rejoice with the righteous.'' (q) Targum Hieros. in Exod xii. 42. (r) Zohar in Exod. fol. 76. 4. & in Lev. fol. 21. 1. & 23. 2.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
25:6 The arrival of the bridegroom at midnight while the bridesmaids slept further highlights the fact that the second coming of Jesus will come suddenly, at a time that no one can anticipate (24:42-51).
Matthew 25:6
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
5When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.6At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
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Christ Is All - in Scripture
By Bill McLeod1.6K46:28Fulness Of ChristPSA 2:10PSA 40:7PSA 41:9MAT 1:21MAT 28:19MRK 14:62COL 3:11TIT 3:7PHM 1:1In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Mark 16 and Luke 1 from the Bible. He highlights how Jesus reproached his disciples for their lack of belief in his resurrection and then commanded them to preach the gospel to the world. The speaker also mentions that some versions of the Bible omit miracles and end with Jesus' death on the cross, portraying him as a good man and advocate of peace. However, the speaker emphasizes that the Bible is truly all about Jesus and explores the significance of his ministry and his role as the Son of God.
Midnight! What Then?
By Ian Paisley83627:25GEN 19:17GEN 22:1EXO 12:23MAT 24:42MAT 25:6LUK 13:25ACT 20:7In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the ten virgins from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared and ready for the return of Christ. The five foolish virgins, who did not have enough oil for their lamps, represent those who are unprepared and lacking in faith. The preacher warns against the consequences of not being ready and urges the audience to watch and be prepared for the coming of the Son of Man.
Behold 06-the Bridegroom Cometh
By Neil Dougal81242:41MAT 25:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the coming of Jesus Christ and the purpose of his arrival. He describes Jesus as a loving Lord who patiently waits for the moment when he will descend from heaven with a shout. The preacher compares this moment to a father eagerly waiting to be reunited with his child. The purpose of Jesus' coming is twofold: to receive his bride (the church) and to present her as a reward. The preacher also mentions the joy and satisfaction that Jesus will experience when he sees the fulfillment of his soul's desire. The sermon references Bible verses such as Isaiah 53:12 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16 to support these teachings.
Gospel Meetings s.h.c.- 07 Hell
By Stan Ford43640:26MAT 5:14MAT 6:19MAT 25:6MRK 9:43LUK 16:1LUK 16:19In this sermon, the preacher discusses the topic of hell and emphasizes the importance of remembering certain aspects of it. He starts by acknowledging the permanency of sin in the world, even for believers. He then goes on to talk about the certainty, subject, duration, and deliverance of hell. The preacher shares a personal experience of speaking about hell in a town hall and expresses his reluctance to discuss this topic. He concludes by mentioning the advice he received to approach the subject with compassion and tears.
Philippians 3
By John Nelson Darby0Christian IdentityFocus on ChristMAT 25:6JHN 13:31ROM 8:291CO 2:72CO 5:17EPH 1:3PHP 3:8PHP 3:20COL 3:11JN 3:2John Nelson Darby emphasizes the practical characteristics of the Christian life as outlined in Philippians 3, focusing on lowliness and the energy that propels believers towards Christ in glory. He highlights that the Christian path is not about sin but about walking in the Spirit, with Christ's accomplished work and heavenly calling as the central focus. Darby explains that believers are called to be conformed to the image of Christ, and that the Cross signifies the end of reliance on human righteousness, establishing a new identity in Christ. He urges Christians to live with their affections set on heavenly things, recognizing their citizenship in heaven and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, he calls for a singular focus on Christ as the object of our lives, encouraging believers to count all things as loss for the sake of knowing Him.
Compared View of the First Three Gospels, Etc.
By John Nelson Darby0The GospelsChrist's MinistryMAT 1:1MAT 4:17MAT 5:1MAT 9:35MAT 11:28MAT 28:19MRK 1:14LUK 3:23LUK 4:18John Nelson Darby discusses the distinct characteristics and purposes of the first three Gospels, emphasizing that Mark presents a chronological account of Christ's service, while Matthew focuses on the presentation of Jesus as the Messiah and the implications of His rejection. He notes that Luke, while generally following Mark's order, includes moral teachings that are unique to his Gospel. Darby highlights the importance of understanding the genealogies and the context of Christ's ministry, particularly in relation to Israel's expectations and the establishment of the church. He concludes that the Gospels collectively reveal the nature of Christ's mission and the unfolding of God's plan for humanity.
Behold, He Cometh (Communion: He Comes to Fill Us With His Love and Make Us Like himself.)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0Transformation through LoveThe Return of ChristMAT 25:6ROM 5:5ROM 6:141CO 15:522CO 5:17EPH 3:20PHP 3:21HEB 10:261PE 2:9REV 1:7Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the imminent return of Christ, urging believers to prepare their hearts to receive His love and transformation. He reflects on the significance of being changed into the likeness of Christ at His coming, contrasting the joy of believers with the wailing of those who reject Him. Waldvogel encourages the congregation to open their hearts to the Holy Spirit, allowing God's love to fill them and empower them to live righteously. He stresses the importance of repentance and the call to live as a kingdom of priests, dedicated to serving God and spreading His love. Ultimately, he reminds the audience that Jesus desires not only to save but to make them partakers of His divine nature.
Homily 3 on Second Thessalonians
By St. John Chrysostom0MAT 24:24MAT 25:61TH 3:42TH 1:92TH 2:3HEB 12:4John Chrysostom preaches about the eternal punishment awaiting those who do not know God and do not believe in the Gospel, emphasizing the severity of hell and the importance of not being deceived by false teachings. He warns against being shaken in faith by false prophecies claiming the imminent return of the Lord, highlighting the need for constant remembrance of God's teachings. Chrysostom also discusses the Antichrist, the man of sin, who will exalt himself against God, and urges the congregation to be vigilant and not easily deceived.
In the Twinkling of an Eye
By Charles S. Price0MAT 25:6In this sermon by Charles S. Price, the urgency and suddenness of Christ's glorious appearing are emphasized, highlighting the need for readiness at any moment without delay or procrastination. The message stresses the unpredictability and swift nature of His return, urging believers to be prepared and vigilant. The imagery of speed, rhythm, and suddenness in Christ's coming is vividly portrayed, emphasizing the imminent and unexpected nature of His arrival. The sermon also echoes the call for the Spirit and the Bride to eagerly anticipate and welcome the return of Jesus, likening it to the dawn breaking after a long night of waiting.
Remember My Song in the Night
By Charles E. Cowman0PSA 77:6MAT 25:6JHN 1:5ROM 8:382CO 4:6Charles E. Cowman preaches about the beauty and significance of finding our song in the night, drawing parallels to how a little bird only sings its own melody when the cage is covered in darkness. He emphasizes that many people only truly learn to sing and experience God's love and comfort when they are surrounded by dark shadows, just like the nightingale singing with its breast against a thorn. Cowman highlights the profound truth that the richness and completeness of God's love are often fully realized in the midst of darkness and trials, where light emerges from darkness and morning from the womb of the night.
Mastering Our Midnights
By Russell DeLong0EXO 11:4JDG 16:3PSA 91:5MAT 25:6JHN 8:12ACT 16:25REV 21:25Russell DeLong preaches on the theme 'Mastering Our Midnights,' highlighting how our attitude towards dark and challenging times can either make us stronger or weaker, better or bitter, victims or victors. Drawing from biblical references, he emphasizes the importance of mastering our midnights rather than letting them control us, using examples like the Passover in Egypt, Samson's actions, and Paul and Silas praising God in their darkest hour. DeLong contrasts night as a symbol of despair and evil with Jesus being the Light of the World, offering hope and dispelling darkness from our lives.
The Passover
By Henry Law0EXO 12:11ISA 53:7MAT 25:6JHN 1:29JHN 19:361CO 5:71CO 11:26HEB 9:141PE 1:19REV 19:7Henry Law preaches on the significance of the Lord's Passover, reflecting on the night of Israel's deliverance from Egypt's bondage. The sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's promises for ultimate triumph and redemption. It vividly describes the contrasting experiences of Egypt's despair and Israel's protected joy during that fateful night, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate sacrificial Lamb appointed for salvation. The sermon urges believers to partake in Christ fully, embracing His sacrifice, purity, and strength, and to live in repentance and sincerity, always prepared for His return.
Faith the Reality
By Richard E. Bieber0PSA 63:1MAT 13:44MAT 25:6LUK 5:10LUK 12:32HEB 11:6Richard E. Bieber emphasizes the importance of having true faith in God, not just religious practices. He illustrates this through the stories of Noah, Abraham, and Peter, who all took bold steps of faith by letting go of the familiar and embracing the unknown to follow God's calling. Bieber challenges the congregation to joyfully abandon distractions and idols in their lives to pursue a deeper relationship with God, comparing it to the priceless treasure hidden in a field that requires everything to obtain. He urges believers to seek God diligently, expect His manifestation, and rid themselves of anything that hinders their faith, emphasizing that faith is a personal journey that no one else can undertake for them.
Faith
By Richard E. Bieber0MAT 13:44MAT 25:6LUK 5:10LUK 12:32HEB 11:6Richard E. Bieber emphasizes the importance of having true faith in God, not just religious practices. He highlights the examples of Noah, Abraham, and Peter who demonstrated faith by letting go of the familiar and embracing the unknown to walk with God. The sermon challenges believers to abandon distractions, seek God diligently, and simplify their lives to focus on the treasure of knowing and walking with God, made possible through Jesus' sacrifice and the Holy Spirit's guidance.
Coping With the Press 0f Time
By Richard E. Bieber0MAT 25:6MRK 1:14MRK 13:32LUK 12:49JHN 9:4Richard E. Bieber preaches about the importance of being prepared for the return of the bridegroom, emphasizing the need to bring the glory of God into our daily lives in our interactions with others, handling of finances, and management of time. He highlights the temptations that come with the pressure of time, such as slothfulness, anxiety, vain ambition, and triviality, and how Jesus navigated time with holy peace and purpose. Bieber urges believers to enter the realm of sanctified time through prayer, watchfulness, and labor, ensuring that their lamps are filled with oil to partake in the marriage feast.
The Living and the Dead
By Richard E. Bieber0MAT 24:42MAT 25:6COL 3:231TH 5:6HEB 6:10REV 3:1REV 3:15REV 3:19Richard E. Bieber preaches on the importance of being spiritually alive and not just appearing alive in the eyes of others. He emphasizes that Jesus is the only one who truly knows the condition of believers and cares deeply about their spiritual state. Using the example of the Church at Sardis, he highlights three reasons why a church can be declared dead by Jesus: imperfect works done half-heartedly, forgetting what has been received and heard, and being spiritually asleep and unaware of God's work.
The Wise and Foolish Virgins. (Matt. 25:13)
By George Whitefield0MAT 7:21MAT 22:11MAT 24:42MAT 24:44MAT 25:6MAT 25:10MAT 25:12ACT 24:25HEB 9:27George Whitefield preaches a powerful sermon on the importance of being prepared for the return of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the uncertainty of the day and hour of His coming. He warns against self-righteousness and mere outward morality, urging listeners to have a living faith in Jesus Christ and to be born again by the Holy Spirit. Whitefield calls for vigilance, prayer, and a constant readiness to meet the bridegroom, Jesus Christ, with a wedding garment of true faith and righteousness.
Christian and Non-Christian
By Martyn-Lloyd Jones0MAT 25:6ACT 28:151TH 4:17Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 34441 preaches about the significance of the term 'apantesis' in Greek culture, which describes a ceremonial meeting with a person of position. The term is used in the New Testament to depict believers meeting the Lord in the air. The sermon delves into the technical meaning of 'apantesis' and its implications for believers meeting the Lord in the air, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and comforted by the hope of this meeting.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And at midnight--that is, the time when the Bridegroom will be least expected; for "the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night" (Th1 5:2). there was a cry made, Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him--that is, Be ready to welcome Him.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And at midnight there was a cry made;.... Which is no other than the following notice of the bridegroom's coming, expressed in these words: behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet him: which supposes that then all things will be ready for his coming: all things respecting this world; all the strange and surprising events that were to come to pass, before the coming of Christ, will now be accomplished; an end put to all the monarchies of the earth; and all the preparations in nature, for the burning of the world finished: all things respecting the ungodly of the world: they will have filled up the measure of their iniquities, and finished their persecutions of the saints: and all things respecting the elect of God, they will be all born, and born again; they will have gone through all their sufferings for Christ, and have all their graces tried and perfected; for when the bridegroom comes, he will come to espouse them openly to himself, for which they must be prepared and adorned, and to take them to himself, that they may be for ever with him. It also supposes, that his coming will be very nigh at hand; it was so represented long ago; it is greatly desired by the saints to be quickly; and it will be in a very short time after this notice: and it signifies that there will be some notice given of it, a little before he comes; and that partly for the glory of his majesty; and that his own people, the wise virgins, may be ready; and that the foolish ones may be left without excuse: and this being prefaced with a "behold", shows the certainty of his coming, than which nothing is more certain, and to be depended on; as appears from Enoch's prophecy, and others of the Old Testament; from Christ's own promise; from the testimony of angels: from the words of the apostles; and from the ordinance of the Lord's supper: and also the importance of it; for things of the greatest moment will follow on it; such as the resurrection of the dead, the judgment of the whole world, the complete happiness of the saints, and the destruction of the wicked: and likewise, that it will be wonderful and astonishing; Christ will come in amazing glory, in his own, in his Father's, and in the glory of the holy angels, and of his power and authority, as the judge of quick and dead. And in this notice advice is given to the virgins, go ye out to meet him; see Sol 3:11, and may intend either a going forth internally, as the wise virgins did in the exercise of grace, of faith in the coming of Christ, of love of his appearance, and earnest desire after it; or a going forth externally, as all the virgins did in a way of visible profession, taking up and trimming their lamps; or literally and corporeally, as the saints will, that will be found alive at Christ's coming. Now this notice is called "a cry"; and refers not to the voice of Christ in raising the dead, for this will be before the coming of Christ, whereas that will be when he is come; and for the same reason, not to the voice of the archangel, if he can be thought to be distinct from Christ. Some think it regards a secret general impulse, that will be upon the spirits of the people of God, with respect to the bridegroom's coming, but this does not seem to answer to a cry; rather it should intend some remarkable providence, as the earthquake in Rev 11:13 when a tenth part of the city shall fall, seven thousand men of note be slain, and the rest affrighted; or the sounding of the seventh angel, Rev 11:15, or, what is most likely, the voice of a great multitude, as of many waters, and of mighty thunderings, declaring, that the marriage of the Lamb was come, and the bride ready, Rev 19:6, and will be a very loud one: it will awaken all the virgins, and will be the cry, not of one, but of many; and will be very sudden and surprising, though joyful to the saints: this cry will be made, not by the virgins, for they will be asleep; nor by Christ himself, for he will not be come; nor by the angels, for they will come with him, and not before; rather by the ministers of the Gospel, who are the angels so often spoken of in the book of the Revelations, who sound the trumpets at different times, and on different occasions; who also will sound this trumpet, and give this last and general notice of Christ's coming; who will be all at once apprized of it, and give an universal alarm of it together in all the churches: thus, as the notice of Christ's first coming was made by the prophets, the notice of his second coming will be made by the ministers of the Gospel: and this will be at "midnight": which expresses the state of the church a little before the coming of Christ: it will be a night season with it, a time of darkness both with respect to Gospel light, and the presence of God with his people; a time of coldness and lukewarmness, as to zeal for God, love to his people, and concern for the interest of Christ; a time of drowsiness and sleep, of insensibility and security, of indolence and inactivity: so as the coming of Christ will be later than was first expected; it will be sudden, and at unawares, and like a thief in the night; but whether it will be literally in the night season, as his first coming, is not certain. The Jews expect (q), that at the end of the world Moses and Messiah will come in the night, the one from the wilderness, and the other from Rome: and they make frequent mention of God's going into the garden of Eden, or paradise, at midnight, and there rejoicing with good men. It is said (r), that R. Eliezer and R. Jose "were sitting one night, and studying in the law, and about midnight, a man cried (or the cock crowed), bless ye the blessing; says R. Eliezer, now is, the time that the holy, blessed God goes into the garden of Eden, to rejoice with the righteous.'' (q) Targum Hieros. in Exod xii. 42. (r) Zohar in Exod. fol. 76. 4. & in Lev. fol. 21. 1. & 23. 2.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
25:6 The arrival of the bridegroom at midnight while the bridesmaids slept further highlights the fact that the second coming of Jesus will come suddenly, at a time that no one can anticipate (24:42-51).