<![CDATA[Between Sundays with Pastor Ted]]> https://www.catalinanorth.org Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:01 CDT en-us perpetuatech.com - Perpetua Technologies <![CDATA[Keep the Light On]]> https://www.catalinanorth.org/keep-the-light-on https://www.catalinanorth.org/keep-the-light-on Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:08:53 CDT https://www.catalinanorth.org/keep-the-light-on Are you keeping the light of your faith burning? This Sunday, we explore Jesus' parable of the ten bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1–13 and what it teaches us about being prepared, living with eternity in mind, and watching for His return.

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BIBLE 2026 — Week 46

Sunday, November 15, 2026
Scripture: Matthew 25:1–13 (NLT)

Jesus continues teaching us how to live our lives with eternity in Heaven in view.

In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the story of ten bridesmaids waiting for the bridegroom. Five came prepared with extra oil for their lamps, while five did not. When the bridegroom finally arrived, only those who were ready could enter the celebration.

It's a surprising lesson about watching for Jesus and living with an eternal perspective.

What does it mean to be prepared? How do we keep the light of our faith burning? And why does Jesus describe a door that eventually closes?

Three Questions to Consider

1. What is your wedding story?

2. The Bible tells us our faith should be like a light on a hill. How do we not "run out of oil"?

3. Jesus telling us the door gets locked is different from our general understanding of going to "a better place." Why do you think Jesus said the door gets locked?

I invite you to read Matthew 25:1–13 and spend some time thinking about these questions before Sunday.

I look forward to exploring this passage together!

— Ted

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