The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 is a story told by Jesus about ten virgins who were waiting for the arrival of the bridegroom. Five of the virgins were wise and brought extra oil for their lamps, while the other five were foolish and did not. When the bridegroom was delayed, all ten virgins fell asleep. When the bridegroom finally arrived, the wise virgins were able to enter the wedding banquet because they had enough oil for their lamps, while the foolish virgins were left outside.
This parable teaches us about the importance of being prepared for the return of Jesus. It challenges us to live with a sense of urgency and readiness for His coming, and to prioritize our relationship with Him above all else.
We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities that relate to the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins. These resources are designed to help you share this important message in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.
Our resources are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the importance of being prepared for the return of Jesus and living a life of readiness and faithfulness.
