OIL IN YOUR LANTERN -- ACTS 2 -- KNOW YOUR TRIBE -- FIND IT -- TRUST IT -- HONOR IT

Parable of Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 
2 Five of them were foolish [thoughtless, silly, and careless], and five were wise [far-sighted, practical, and sensible]. 
3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take any [extra] oil with them, 
4 but the wise took flasks of oil along with their lamps. 
5 Now while the bridegroom was delayed, they all began to nod off, and they fell asleep.
6 But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! The bridegroom [is coming]! Go out to meet him.’
7 Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order [trimmed the wicks and added oil and lit them].
8 But the foolish virgins said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’

9 But THE WISE REPLIED, "NO, otherwise there will not be enough for us and for you, too; go instead to the dealers and buy oil for yourselves.’

10 But while they were going away to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut and locked.
11 Later the others also came, and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open [the door] for us.’
12 But He replied, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I do not know you [we have no relationship].’

13 THEREFORE, BE ON THE ALERT [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come].

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Give Me Oil In My Lamp

So you will walk in the way of good men 
And keep to the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 2:20

BIND US TOGETHER 

TEAM

We who are strong in faith should help the weak with their weaknesses,

 and not please only ourselves.

Romans 15:1

TEAM

Where there is no guidance, a people falls, 

but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

Proverbs 11:14

TRIBE: a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader

BE TRUE TO YOURSELF AND GOD
TRUST YOUR TRIBE
SHED FALSE COUNTERFEIT FRIENDS QUICKLY

A HOUSE OF PRAYER 
not a market place, 

a political place, 

or a social gathering place for the elite. 
Acts 2: 43-47

A sense of awe was felt by everyone, and many wonders and signs (attesting miracles) were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed [in Jesus as Savior] were together and had all things in common [considering their possessions to belong to the group as a whole]. 45 And they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing the proceeds with all [the other believers], as anyone had need. 46 Day after day they met in the temple [area] continuing with one mind, and breaking bread in various private homes. They were eating their meals together with joy and generous hearts, 47 praising God continually, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were being saved.

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