Day 35: Matthew 25:1-13 | 2026 Lenten Reading Plan

Thank you for joining us for the thirty fourth reading in our Lenten Reading Plan. Find all the resources you need below: Read Matthew 25:1-13 on Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025%3A1-13&version=ESV Listen to Matthew 25:1-13: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0f2137a Download your own Lenten Reading Plan Bookmark: https://higherthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HT_Lenten-Reading-Plan-Bookmark-2601-PRINT-at-home.pdf Download the 2026 Lenten Reading Plan Study Guide: https://higherthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HT_Lenten-Reading-Plan-Study-Guide-2511.pdf In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins. Is this parable really about having enough oil, good works, or being spiritually prepared? What if the difference between the wise and foolish virgins isn't what they had, but where they were when it mattered? Watch the full video to discover why this parable isn't about your readiness. Contributor Rev. Harrison Goodman is the Higher Things Executive Director of Missions and Theology. #higherthings #lcms #lutheran #lent If you have questions or topics that you'd like discussed on Higher Things, email them to content@higherthings.org Subscribe to our channel to get notifications when we go live: http://youtube.com/@HTgospel4all To support the work of Higher Things®, visit https://higherthings.org/morehi/giving/ For more information about Higher Things, go to http://higherthings.org ------ Join the conversation on Social Media: http://facebook.com/higherthings http://instagram.com/higherthings https://www.tiktok.com/@higherthings