But at midnight there was a shout behold the bridegroom.
Is there oil in your lamp.
8 the foolish ones said to the wise give us some of your oil.
We must have oil in our lamps when the call is sounded to meet the lord.
We say i d like a little more light on this subject meaning i need more knowledge of it the oil.
Jesus reveals a parable of the ten virgins each having their own lamp but only five had oil in their lamps.
Go ye out to meet him.
While lamp oil is generally inexpensive there are ways to save even more by using oil that you already have in your kitchen.
The anticipation of the holidays is over there are messes to be cleaned and lots of cold weather and dark days ahead.
Come out to meet him 7 then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.
There is no quit in the kingdom of god.
Five had oil and five had neglected to fill their lamps.
Our lamps are going out 9 no they replied there may not be enough for both us and you.
His desire is for you to succeed at what you set out to do.
When the call sounded to meet the bridegroom only five were ready.
Mother earth news suggests making your own lamp from a wide mouthed.
January is usually a challenging time in the lives of many people.
And the foolish said unto the wise give us of your oil.
We use it the same way today.
Five were wise and five foolish.
For our lamps are gone out.
Come out to meet him then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.
An oil lamp is an object used to produce light continuously for a period of time using an oil based fuel source.
Is there oil in your lamp.
The five without oil did not.
Instead go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.
Then they will see the good that you do and praise your father in heaven.
The foolish said to the prudent give us some of your oil for our lamps are going out.
The five with oil in their lamps got to meet the bridegroom and were invited to the wedding banquet.
Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.
Matt 5 14 16 the lamp or light is also used throughout scripture as a symbol of knowledge or understanding.